Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, May 27, 1876

Stebbins is waiting for a response from the publisher Osgood. When she receives an answer, she wants to consult Emma and Ned Cushman first before forwarding the letter to Lanier.

Transcripts by Jennie Lorenz

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[page 1] My Dear Lanier 
Pray commend me for the promptitude of this reply I have not written because I expected to hear from Osgood every day - and proposed to do so when I  should forward his lettr [sic]. He is taking longer to delibrate [sic] than seemed likely when he left us. Now as I am affecting Edwin & Emma C. on Tuesday I will keep the letter (if it comes) —  for them to see, before forwarding it. We propose to start in Tuerday night for Ithaca, and come back by way of Lenox so I need not return to N.Y. my sisters join me there. Yes, I am thankful to say the good turn I have taken in way of healt seems to hold straight on –  that is, for me – I am never very strong and very subject to atmospheric influences - but I consider myself well - if I am only able to keep on the surface of things and not make others anxious. My hope and prayer is, that I may have strength given me to watch over my 13 [Days?]  & do this work of yours – and I think now I am to have —  My Dearest one is not far from me. I have unmistakeably tokens from hr [sic] - and by her aid I shall conquer! I have written a morning moving [inserted] epistle to Charles Cushman.  +++ his Diary which if it dont [sic] bring the things itself will stir him up to greatr [sic] effort. You dont [sic] say you have done anythig [sic] yet with Fredericks. I  want you to remembr [sic] that he is a very shaky old gentl^m & who is capable tottering off the edge in an unexpected manner taking his reminiscences with him I enclose you the lettr [sic] from my geneological friend —  I shall try to look up this article before I leave town

[page 2] but all depends on the weathr [sic] and my strength: — so  glad to hear about the Cantata – these stupid blundering parties who call themselves +++ +++up the army +++ & +++ this time[?] 
always yrs [yours] faithfully 
ES. 
Best remembrances to the Peacocks.