Letter from Sarah E. Andrews to James A. Andrews, January 7, 1866
Hudson, Wisconsin
January 7, 1866
My Dear Brother,
I do not know what to write. I haven't an idea worth putting on paper. It is Sunday. We have all been to church. I should like to go this evening, but am afraid it may be most too much for me.
What do you think of my going to Eau Claire this winter? I should like to go next week if I could get ready. If anything should happen that Ceal should go to Mich. perhaps it would be best for me not to go.
Our Literary Society is going to have a picnic supper next week. Each lady is to invite a gentleman. If you were here you should have an invitation. They are to have the usual exercises. I have not been since I was sick so they have had mercy upon me, and have not given me anything to do.
Jennie Holden was married New Year's morning to Mr. [Russell] Bunker, brother of the daguerrian artist. They went to Mr. K[e]eley's house to be married, and then started for St. Paul.
Mary attended a small party at Mrs. Evans Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Moffat called here the other day on her way up to Aunt Lydia's; she asked Mother and I to go, too.
Ceal went up to Mr. M. to stay with Mary.
Love to all,
Yours with affection
Sarah
I think you fared well for presents for Christmas.