Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Written in 2 parts: April 25th & May 2nd.

Contents: -Mary in final stages of pregnancy; not sick yet but will be soon; has not been out in 2 months; missing church; hopes Gertrude & Fannie will continue sending letters, especially as Mr. (W. F.) Pendleton will likely visit Phila. during her “sickness” -wishing Gertrude happy Easter & birthday anniversary; remembers her beaming face during initiation into Academy -expecting visit from Mr. (Walter) Childs but delayed by business; will not mention jest about Gertrude and Childs together, although “it would be nice if some of our single Academicians could pair themselves off” -not surprised to hear of Emma breaking off engagement -missing Cara & Dora -part 2 (May 2nd): alone & restless, “Willie” holding doctrinal class on North Side tonight, Lulu fell down stairs today after dressing as “Grandma” in neighbor’s cap & spectacles, Gussie growing wiser every day- tells her playmates she knows who Swedenborg is

Names mentioned: Fannie (no surname), “Willie” / Mr. Pendleton (William Frederic Pendleton), Academy, Mr. Childs (Walter C. Childs), Emma (no surname), Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith), Lulu (Luele Pendleton Caldwell), Gussie (Augusta Pendleton Cooper Brown?), (Emanuel) Swedenborg Places mentioned: 561 West Superior Street, Phila. (Philadelphia), Chicago, North Side