John P. Lightner to Kate Armentrout, December 15, 1860 | ||
Dec. 15th, 1860
I hope you have not become impatient, as I have been somewhat remiss in not answering your very welcomed epistle.
I was very glad to receive a letter from you so replete, with good sentiments, & also exemplary.
I suppose you hail the new world this morning, as well as myself. I was rather surprised, when I saw the earth robed in white. I am afraid it will blast my hopes, for I anticipated a fine time on Christmas, if I get out of this prison. I expect to leave here next Saturday or whip some of the Profs. as you know I am a great fighting character speaking ironically. I have not
Miss R.P. was not there very unfortunately, but there were some others present, whoich pleased me very much, but I was so bashful, I did not do more than speak to them.
I have never been a visiting but once, since I returned to college, & then I thought every body was looking at me.
I intended going a visiting to night, but the snow, has broken my arrangements.
How is cousin S.P. getting along at C.C. School. I suppose you have a singing-school there, this winter. I used to have some fine times
We have a very good band of students this year, no drinking which was as common last year, as it well could be.
Well you must excuse me for this short & badly written letter. I beg to be excused for tardiness in writing. I'm glad to hear that Nicholas is improving so fast.
John P. Lightner to Kate Armentrout, December 15, 1860 | ||