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Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911_005

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Edith Schwartz Clements handwritten letter
Title
Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911_005
Alternative Title
Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911
Date
Aug. 29th, 1911
Creator
Edith Schwartz Clements
Description
Edith Schwartz Clements handwritten letter
Identifier
nshs-rg3158am
Transcription
5 enthusiastic man as our host was! He met us at the train, smiling hearty, with a warm Irish manner, with the query whether we would have lunch at once, or look at the garden first. We murmured that we had breakfasted at six & would like lunch first, but, apparently the murmur was inaudible, or else the question was perfunctory, for we were rushed along in a body from one rare plant to another, our host beaming & discoursing on its rarity & beauty; not even the nasty drizzle dampering his ardor. A good shower did permit of momentary shelter in a pavilion wher I decided to stay & to keep Fritz as we both had slight colds & the wet grass & wetter air were not the best treatment. The rest of the party “did” the rest of the garden “weather or no.” however. We were glad to do this after lunch, when the weather had
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