Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Friday P.M. (2)

The letter reads: "My dear Artie, Thank you so much for the perfectly exquisite La Valliere. I just love it, and it is what I have always wanted. With great sincerity, Lessie. P.S. I am looking forward to seeing you Sunday. Again I say - come early. L.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Friday A.M.

This letter begins with telling Arthur how much she misses him and that she would like to return to see him before Xmas. This letter is undated.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 19 January 1920

Eleanore Celeste mentions that she went to church and then began to read the book "The Woman named Smith. She finished the book and spent the night awake worrying about Arthur since she has not received a night letter in a week. The next day she receives a telegram from Arthur and she is at "peace". The second part of the letter mentions her mother is attending her final examination before an operation. This letter is labelled number 103.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 13 April 1916

The letter states that they will see one another on the nineteenth and Eleanore Celeste is excited for the date to arrive. She also mentions some volunteer work "tagging" for donations for the "benefit of war sufferers". She also attends a concert of Columbia University given at Carnegie Hall.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 October 1916

Eleanore Celeste mentions her mother's eye surgery is complete and she is now recuperating. She also mentions that Arthur plans to come for a short visit soon.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 8 October 1917

Eleanore Celeste mentions that she may soon receive letters from Arthur since her friend received some after twelve days apart. She mentions some friends and gives updates about them. She is also planning on doing Red Cross work that evening. This letter is labelled number 9.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 October 1917

She begins by apologizing for telling Arthur he should have written to his mother when he was in Halifax. Eleanore Celeste just heard that his mother did receive a letter, but it came two weeks after she had received her letter. She writes about her studies in history, and the books she has read ("A Wanderer in London"). A small paragraph is written in french. The letter is labelled number 10.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 3 August 1917

Eleanore Celeste reveals the couple is engaged and she believes that they should announce their engagement. She writes that Arthur's parents are in Tottenville and that she would like to meet them soon. She hopes "that they will like me" and "I know I shall love them. In fact, I do already, for they are your mother and father".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 20 July 1918

Eleanore Celeste mentions outings with her friend Hilda. She also mentions the list of promotions that she watches for Arthur's name. The letter is labelled number 130.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 28 July 1918

She reflects on her time with Arthur the year before and asks him to take a leave at Xmas if the war has not ended by then. Eleanore Celeste has been to the movies to see "Pershing's Crusaders".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 April 1916

She discusses her evening of cards and dancing. She states that Arthur will be home in two and a half weeks.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 26 July 1916

Eleanore Celeste has just been out golfing in the rain. She plans to meet Arthur at the train station.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 7 August 1918

Eleanore Celeste mentions a lecture her sister attended about a man who discovered his friend was a German propagandist. She wants to go to "France as a nurse, or to do canteen work, etc." but has just heard that if she goes and then marries an American soldier, she will be sent home. The letter is labelled number 139.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 18 May 1918

Eleanore Celeste asks if it is true that "every month four men are being selected from each regiment to be sent back to the States as instructors". The letter is labelled number 182.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 12 November 1918

Eleanore Celeste is currently substituting at Lafayette St. School and she writes "of all the schools that I have substituted in, I like this the best." She hears about the end of the war and tells a story of how she was dancing and jumping when another teacher entered and she was so embarrassed she ran into a closet.