A Letter Written on Nov 19, 1881

Elizabeth N.J.
Nov. 19 -'81

Dear Mother,

It has been such a short time since I wrote that I hardly know what to write. Yours enclosing Johns and a dollar bill was duly and thankfully received. Shall returned the first mentioned in this, also my last from Zella for Jennie's delectation, as that is the easiest and best way of telling her about Zella. Received a Jennie's letter yesterday also one from Margie. Would have written this to Jennie but I believe Ida writes to her to-day or to-morrow and I shall try to the latter part of the week. Margie says it will be impossible for her to come on this year, but gives no definite reason, says she cannot explain in a letter but will when she sees me, which I hope will not be later than next June.

Yesterday, we four young folks went to see a foot ball match at George's school. The day was very disagreeable, drizzling every few minutes. The boys however did not seem to mind it, and they played till it was too dark to see the ball. Each side made a goal, so they are to play the rubber next Saturday, I believe. We all enjoyed it notwithstanding the rain. I never saw a match before.

To-day is beautiful; bright and cold - a perfect day for this time of the year. This morning we girls did not want to wear our ulsters so we put on an extra amount of underwear - I my heavy flannels in addition to my thin ones. I wore my blue dress, and of course it looked pretty. After we got home I took off the heavy flannel, as it was entirely too much for the house.

Mrs Muldaur continues to improve. She does not have quite as much appetite as we would like, but she [is] ever so much better than she was a week ago.

The Thanksgiving Proclamation was read to-day, and on our way home from church we speculated on the probability of Jennie & Dudie being with us. I hope it will be possible.

You see by this that my stationery is very low. The Dollar will come in very nicely as I have neither stamps nor nice paper.

I hope to get an answer to my question about painting to-morrow. Do you send to the P.O. Monday evenings? if [sic] you do I will always try to get my weekly letter in the early morning mail, by taking it to the Office Sunday evening.

You ask about school I have the charge of the older pupils but I do not get very tired, nor am I unhappy or discouraged. Should like to see you this afternoon.

With lots of love from all to all.

Your daughter
Alice.

Mrs A. W. M. wished me to thank you for words of sympathy. Again Alice

Yours received this morning. Mrs M. better. Will not take the painting. In haste A