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Belle Robinson diary, 1875-1877

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arm covers from Linn and I, and a vingrette from me. Mays presents were a lovely ring, some illusion, a purse, a navy-blue necktie, a collar, 1 handkerchief, pair sleeve buttons, and a hair receiver. Mine were an expensive book, a book mark, 2 handkerchiefs, a handkerchief box, a navy blue necktie, a white silk necktie, a blue scarf, a rubber. Grace got a kitchen, book, fancy candies ring, ring holder (from Mr. Lacy) comb, mug, bell, & an apron. Linn and I gave Mrs. Harvey a pair of frames & pictures, and I gave Linn a music-holder. Papa and Mamma went to Mrs. Chamberlains to dinner, and May, Gracie and I, to Mrs Herveys. Sunday 26th I went to Sunday-school.
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries