My dearest Mrs Meleney,-
Many thanks for your delightfully “happy” letters. Also “thanks” to Mr Meleney- for the Postal he kindly sent. - And “good luck” and happy-days to you & yours in your new home!- - I had a delightfully restful Summer, & had no letter forwarder- nor did I write any letters.- And when home, I was busy in preparation
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For the new Class; and them my Emma & I were very busy in getting ready for our removal to another Apartment here, at the San Remo. The Class has opened; a charming set of girls! And the furniture has been removed; but- we are yest fate from being in order. Only to-day a carpet could be laid.- All this means “patience” & “strength”. Im about a fortnight- I hope to be in order. I am looking forward to seeing you next Saturday, at our new meeting place.- We on thanks to you Mr meleny- for having Dr Taylor as our
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Lecturer. I met him has Summer at the N.Y.U. Summer School.- Laura Hughes is in my “class”. She came all “by herself”- Mr Hughes not being quite well. She is a lovely girl of just 19 years. I was fortunate, to find a “home” for her, to board. A lovely family, - not a “boarding place”.- Good night,- it is late. With love yours
Maria Kraus - Boelte
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M. Kraus-Boelte
Hotel San Remo
New York City
Mrs Clarence B. Meleney
69. Downing Street
Brooklyn
New York 121