Hulslander, C. B. (fl. 1864) to Mary H. Benedict
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.43.20 Author/Creator: Hulslander, C. B. (fl. 1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 23.5 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Apologizes for taking so long to write back. Mentions that he is sick and has been for about ten days but believes that he will get better. Inquires after her singing and and asks how George is coming along with his melodies. Wishes that he could hear her sing and play, and says "it will do me as much good as my diner." Writes about choosing what type of cake he would like. Informs her that he would like those "little round scallope cakes" and prefers it over the clove cake. Inquires after the children, Ed and Ellen, and ask if she has to whip them often or if they are good children.
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