My dear Louise,Never say that I do not fulfil [sic] my promises, if I write to you, the very day after I gave you that affectionate good bye, in the hall, at Holyoke.
That ride down to Williamansett was most uncomfortable; E. was seated between two brothers, one talked all the time, & the other preserved a most dignified silence. I did not at all fancy, being separated from father & [...] Childs, but the decrees of fate would have it so. In the hurry & flurry of packing, I forgot some essential things - and I write to ask you, if you will not look after them. The blue dress with low neck & short sleeves, & the muslin waste [sic] left in your drawer.
If you will find them, & put them away, some where among your things, I'll be much obliged - I think the dress was left in 45.
How did Emma & Lizzie & Mina get along? They went yesterday I suppose! - Emma had been introduced to a Proff. from somewhere, just before I left. She seemed quite reconciled to her fate - I want you to tell me if she monopolized him all the [...].
I am scratching this before breakfast, & you will excuse the scrawl - You will recieve [sic] it to night I hope, & when you write to me, please tell me if you found the dress.
Do not think this answers for a letter. It is only wishing you a good morn. & a happy day.
Sara.
[On a separate scrap of paper, she included her full name and address]
Sarah A. De Wolf
Chester, Mass.