Date: February 24, 1886
Context: Grandmother Coolidge updates her grandson on how the townsfolk of Plymouth are faring in the late winter season. She tells him that she is doing well and bids him to greet some of her acquaintances in Ludlow. In a grandmotherly fashion, she encourages him to either head home or to inform his father if he falls ill.
Dear Calvin
Your Father is here now, but has not been in. I take it for granted they are all well. I am feeling nicely for me, went to Sherborn yesterday, with Warren found his folks all well and was in good spirits, looks the best I ever saw her, she would be glad to be to Ludlow with you. Your Father spoke to Warren about working for him this summer, I guess he will not work. Ephraim went to Rutland yesterday will be back today I hope you are happy and contented. I miss you ever so much Warren was over to Miltons last night untill eleven oclock. If you see Mrs Pollard or Mrs Dudly give my respects to them. If you are sick & feeble, take the stage for home, or let your Father know at once love to you
Grandma
P.S. had a letter DW Taylors folks last night – George is in California
Citation: Coolidge Family Papers, Vermont Historical Society
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