NC, Lenoir County, Letters, Mittie Edwards Hill to her mother
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2nd Letter from Mittie

LETTER FROM MITTIE EDWARDS HILL TO HER MOTHER

Original letter found in the Collection of Frederick Lee Edwards, original now in the 
Edwards Collection, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

Mittie was Lucretia Charlton Edwards daughter of Charlton T. and Dulcinea Caroline Edwards 
of Greene County.  Mittie married John Bryant Hill son of Thomas J and Julia A. Loftin Hill
of Lenoir County.


Kinston, NC
Oct. 15 1888

Dear Mother and Bud,

Yours of Oct. 10, was received and read with much pleasure. As it is very quiet,  the 
children are all sleep thought I would try and pen you a few lines although I have no news 
of interest to write.  We spent yesterday at Mr. John Suggs had a very pleasant visit. 
Sunday before last we spent at Mr. Ed Moseleys. Well you know I take most of my trips in 
talking and fixing. I worked hard as I could and fixed the children up and then missed the 
fair. I made Verna and Ethel a new worsted dress in three days. We intended carrying the 
children and Nan along but they did not have any special train for the occasion and Mr. 
Hill would not go. The darkey's had a big excursion yesterday to Goldsboro so Nan went 
after all.  There is a special train goes up to Goldsboro tomorrow evening about four 
oclock and come back tomorrow night for the benefit of those who want to hear Mr. Pearson 
preach.  Mr. Hill and I would like to go but don't see how we can on account of the 
children.
I have postponed my trip in Greene. Mr. Hill wants me to wait until he can go with me. The 
children are getting anxious to see you. I don't see much ? (torn) you and bud can't come. 
Mother I want you to come to stay some when you do come. I am very sorry bud has such a 
time with his risings ?.  They say if you will wet them all around with weak blue stone 
water they will come up in a hurry.  Ollie's is nearly well. Was that Mr. John Dixon cousin
William Dixons brother that lived up there over Rainbow Church. It is a sad thing. Had Bud
been down to Newbern yet.  You are not going to lose your pay for your trees to be sure.
I believe I have written all I can think of so what next.  We are all toterably well and 
hope you are the same.  I m getting sleepy so I will bring my epistle to a close. Come soon
and if you can't come let us hear from you occasionaly.  Love to all enquiring friends and 
accept a double portion for yourselves.
Fondly
Your daughter and Sister
Mittie