This letter was written by Emma Longfellow a young lady living in Machias, Maine to her cousin, Susie Longfellow. The letter was written on July 17 & 18, 1893. Susie had recently moved to Pasadena, California and in the letter, Emma asks Susie if they have moved into their new house yet. The house she was preparing to move into is the Longfellow-Hastings Octagon Home here at Heritage Square Museum.
While you read the letter, think about the differences between Emma's everyday life and yours. How often do people you know get the measles? Do you go horseback riding all the time? What about having tea parties with your friends?
While you read the letter, think about the differences between Emma's everyday life and yours. How often do people you know get the measles? Do you go horseback riding all the time? What about having tea parties with your friends?
Letter to Susie Longfellow
