From a miniature by Malbone, in possession of Miss Rogers of Boston.
ARTOTYPE, E. BIERSTADT, N. Y.
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Now Mamma, what do you think I am going to ask for?—a wig. Eleanor[10]
has got a new one just like my hair and only 5 dollars, Mrs. Mayo one
just like it. I must either cut my hair or have one, I cannot dress it
at all _stylish_. Mrs. Coffin bought Eleanor’s and says that she will
write to Mrs. Sumner to get me one just like it; how much time it will
save—in one year we could save it in pins and paper, besides the
_trouble_. At the assembly I was quite ashamed of my head, for nobody
has long hair. If you will consent to my having one do send me over a 5
dollar bill by the post immediately after you receive this, for I am in
hopes to have it for the next Assembly—do send me word immediately if
you can let me have one. Tell Octavia she must write soon, and that
there are many inquiries after her.