Box 1

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Writes about a mutual acquaintance having a tooth pulled; discusses the activities of friends and other relatives; mentions her work and desire to make money.

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Refers to a letter she received from Nina (who was in California); mentions visiting Nina more in the future; recounts her social engagements and mentions her children; description of a university banquet held each February.

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Describes saying good-bye to her children before embarking on an ocean voyage (letter written on Quebec Steamship Company Limited stationary); extends birthday wishes to Nina.

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection contains letters (1897-1940) to and from members of the Edwin Warren Moïse family. Majority of correspondence (1897-1899) is to Penina Moïse Solomons Phelps from her first husband, Dr. Edward Alva Solomons; other letters (most undated) to Penina from siblings, friends and other relatives. Letters refer to health issues, social activities, relatives and friends. Collection includes condolence letters (1902) sent to Esther Lyon Moïse upon the death of her husband, Edward Warren...

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Extends birthday wishes and remembers their past; recounts her experience assisting a poor family consumed with typhoid fever.

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Thanks Nina for information on mountain resorts; discusses health issues.

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Letter contains Robinson’s practical tips for being organized and on-time; includes comments about Nina’s brother, Albert, and updates about her own family.

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Letter contains Mikell’s best wishes on her engagement to Alva Solomons.

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection contains letters (1897-1940) to and from members of the Edwin Warren Moïse family. Majority of correspondence (1897-1899) is to Penina Moïse Solomons Phelps from her first husband, Dr. Edward Alva Solomons; other letters (most undated) to Penina from siblings, friends and other relatives. Letters refer to health issues, social activities, relatives and friends. Collection includes condolence letters (1902) sent to Esther Lyon Moïse upon the death of her husband, Edward Warren...

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Writes that he will present Marion with his entire law library (as a Christmas gift?); mentions that Albert will receive the Encyclopedia Britannica set.