Kraus-Boelte to Meleney, May 27, 1916

Categories

Maria Kraus-Boelté Letters Collection

Date

1916-05-27

Language

ENG

Author

Kraus-Boelté, Maria

Recipient

Meleney, Carrie Coit

[page 1]
383 Central Park West
New York City, May 27th, 1916
Dear & beloved Mrs Meleney,
My dear Carrie Cait,
I want to tell you of my appreciation that- both you & Mr Meleney came to honor our Association, & to say so many good & loving words.- I hope - you are well, & that no harm came to you- because of the effort to come all the way from your home. You, both, looked well & soo young- the expressions of happiness.- I am sorry , that I could not have had the pleasure of
[page 2]
Of having had you by my side; but - my ear trouble and the “giving out” so much vital strength - I needed to have my beloved daughter by my side- preventing her to sit among her class-mates. - The Luncheon was very beautiful, - and it was a sight to rejoice- seeing the happy faces. - I shall hope to see you before you go to the country! You have many cares, but also many joys. - I am
[page 3]
Well, and in the loving care of my daughter Emma, who loves & admires you- as also I do.- Some time ago you spoke about moving to New York City. It will be so good to have you here ! - My warm love & greetings I send to the members of your “family entire”, foremost to Mr Meleney- whom I always connect with the Knight on the Book- cover of Froebel’s Mother Play Book.- Hoping, that all of you
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Are well, I am - Affectionately you Kindergarten Mother-
Maria Kraus Boelte

[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence E Meleney
509 E 16th Street
Brooklyn, New York
1915
151
[backside envelope]
Mrs J Kraus

Funding Note

Funding for the Maria Kraus-Boelté Letters Digitization project is provided by the Long Island Library Resources Council.

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