In the Beginning -- dated May 28, 1890
Miss Nannie Calloway:
Esteemed Friend:
It is with much pleasure I attempt to answer your highly appreciated letter, which came to hand a few days ago. It seems that fate is against me on letter writing. I was just preparing to write Sunday afternoon when a couple young ladies came in, and of course I had to entertain them they did not leave until nearly church time and as they walked down from C., I could not stand to see them walk back, so I escorted them home, got in a mud hole came very near breaking down.
Miss Suddie B. was over a little while the other day. I see she hasn’t forgotten me yet. By the way my Kansas girl has gone home, I bid her a last long farewell Sunday night it seems she could not make up her mind to make Old Ky., her future home, Isn’t strange? When her interest is all here. I wish I could help you share that musical treat, and get to see that cousin. I know you had a fine time at the party Jim must to have been there. I had an invitation to a social last week, it being several miles away, and as I was not feeling very well I did not attend. I have been nearly sick for several weeks some say I have the La Grippe, I think it only a cold.
Miss Nannie I have been looking for that picture group, have you forgotten your promise. You may send a copy of that poetry next time if you think of it. I am not particular about the original rat (?) all I want only a copy.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached next Sunday the commencement exercises will take place, Wednesday or Thursday following, you ought to attend. There are only three graduates this time. I hope you have not come to the conclusion that I have forgotten you again. Certainly, I will excuse your wild speculation before you receive the other letter. I beg your pardon for being so dilitary in writing. I know Ida has a good scolding laid up for me, I have not answered her letter yet. As the night is wearing away and it is time farmers had retired I will close for the present.
Hoping you will excuse this hastily written letter.
I remain your true friend,
S.O.Rayman
Esteemed Friend:
It is with much pleasure I attempt to answer your highly appreciated letter, which came to hand a few days ago. It seems that fate is against me on letter writing. I was just preparing to write Sunday afternoon when a couple young ladies came in, and of course I had to entertain them they did not leave until nearly church time and as they walked down from C., I could not stand to see them walk back, so I escorted them home, got in a mud hole came very near breaking down.
Miss Suddie B. was over a little while the other day. I see she hasn’t forgotten me yet. By the way my Kansas girl has gone home, I bid her a last long farewell Sunday night it seems she could not make up her mind to make Old Ky., her future home, Isn’t strange? When her interest is all here. I wish I could help you share that musical treat, and get to see that cousin. I know you had a fine time at the party Jim must to have been there. I had an invitation to a social last week, it being several miles away, and as I was not feeling very well I did not attend. I have been nearly sick for several weeks some say I have the La Grippe, I think it only a cold.
Miss Nannie I have been looking for that picture group, have you forgotten your promise. You may send a copy of that poetry next time if you think of it. I am not particular about the original rat (?) all I want only a copy.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached next Sunday the commencement exercises will take place, Wednesday or Thursday following, you ought to attend. There are only three graduates this time. I hope you have not come to the conclusion that I have forgotten you again. Certainly, I will excuse your wild speculation before you receive the other letter. I beg your pardon for being so dilitary in writing. I know Ida has a good scolding laid up for me, I have not answered her letter yet. As the night is wearing away and it is time farmers had retired I will close for the present.
Hoping you will excuse this hastily written letter.
I remain your true friend,
S.O.Rayman
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