Hartford May 1, 1883.
Dear Miss Sharples—
The dainty marvel wrought by your exquisite needle has come safely to hand, & you may be sure I shall always keep it & most hightly prize it. I shall not degrade this handkerchief to common uses; I shall take it out only on occasions that be worthy of it; it shall be kept sacred to tears of sorrow shed for lost friends, & tears of joy shed for the destruction of enemies. And for one other occasion—to wave you a welcome when you come to America!
Sincerely Yours
S. L. Clemens
Miss Jenny Sharples.
Miss Jenny Sharples, | Moorfield | Sharples | Nr. Bolton | Lancashire | England. [return address:] return to s. l. clemens, hartford, conn., if not delivered within 10 days. [postmarked:] hartford conn. may 1 83 6 pm [and:] bolton d my 14 83
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