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Title
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Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911_007
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Alternative Title
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Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911
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Date
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Aug. 29th, 1911
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Creator
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Edith Schwartz Clements
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Description
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Edith Schwartz Clements handwritten letter
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Identifier
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nshs-rg3158am
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Transcription
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7 tainly had a “glorious” trip, but every one is to sleepy & tired & just a little homesick. We all look forward to a week in one spot & freedom from repacking every night. We certainly enjoyed the rocky coast at Lizard’s Head & the neighborhood. The sea proved more attractive to me than the plants & I snatched every opportuniry to sit & watch the great waves rush in & crash on the sand or against the cliffs. At Truro, a men’s club entertained the men of our party at dinner. Mrs. Cowles & I were not included in the invitation, but a Miss Paull , of the town, had asked us to a family dinner. We were sorry to miss the final one for the party, as the farewell speeches & grand finale took place. Fritz reported that there were eighteen speeches! and the eating part was hurried so to leave time for the speeches, that he succeeded in getting only one of the five desserts! Father Clements would certainly be pleased at his son’s attitude at all these many dinners, wher ehe is the only one who refuse one &
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Rights
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