[Rarebooks] FS: Pair of 1878 Victorian Romance-Rebuffed Letters in our New Catalog

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

 From our new Catalog, Bookin'! #10
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A Pair of 1878 Victorian Romance-Rebuffed Letters.

A pair of letters poignantly illustrating that the course of True Love 
running into a brick wall is not anything new-

"December 26, 1878 - Mr. Butler, I was very much surprised at the 
elegant present you sent me yesterday, particularly when I told you such 
a short time ago that I did not receive costly presents from my 
gentlemen friends; it is a rule I have always made, and mother before 
me. I did question the receiving of it for some time, but did not wish 
to hurt your feelings by returning it, particularly at this happy 
season, and I hope we shall always remain friends; therefor will accept 
it as a token of your friendship, but hope you will never repeat it. I 
(illegible) the (illegible) you sent, but do not understand what you 
meant by them, or how they apply to friendship. Do not think that I do 
not appreciate and value the gift, as well as the kind thought that 
prompted it. Thanking you for your kindness, and hoping you will 
understand my feelings on the subject, with many wishes for a happy New 
Year, I am ever your friend, Annie P. Newbold".

And then- "Mr. Butler, I think you will have to excuse me from going to 
that meeting, thursday, as I have no interest in the subject to be 
discussed, I think it would prove myself guilty of the charge you made 
against me of 'indifference'. Hoping the next time you want time to go 
anywhere with you I will be able to go, and will try and not by 
'indifferent' to any thing I see. (illegible) your friend, Annie P. 
Newbold".

DESCRIPTION & CONDITION: 2 letters. Minor soil, light wear.

PRICE: $85

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