Maria Magdalen Flagg Letters, 1790-1793 (inclusive). A/F5745, Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Miss Mary M. Flagg Bethlehem 2d Octo. 1791 Rec'd 25th Ult.

Rec'd New York 17th Ocr 1791 & forwarded by-

Your Most obed't serv't Samuel Greene

Miss Lydia Nightingale To the care of Mr Samuel Greene New York Providence

Bethlehem Sept 9th 1791

I write my dear Aunt a few lines to inform her of my arrival. I am highly delighted with the place and I hope to make a great improvement Master William looks fairly. He took your letter with great pleasure. I staid but a few minutes at Nazareth as the day was far advanc'd and we wishd to reach Bethlehem before night I was present at the celebration of a wedding last night. It was really a very solemn ceremony. We had very good music. Mr Greene gave me the things for William which I brought with me. I think B- a far prettier place than N. The next time I write I will give you some account of our rambles for I expect to have a great many before then. I must prepare to go into the school to curl up my hair put on my cap & go to work so my good Aunt will permit me to bid her adieu as I am in haste

believe me yours Mary M Flagg

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Miss Mary M. Flagg Bethlehem 9th Sep'r Received 17th Ult. & Answered 19th

Miss Lydia Nightingale Providence

Bethlehem Oct 6th 1791

Have I not a Good Papa Aunt Lydia? Yesterday I was desired to attend Brother Van Vleck at his house I could not imagine why, but obey'd the summons. I went tripping down the yard health & pleasure glowing on my cheek. When on my entrance of the room [m]y Father approached, you may judge how happy I felt [&] how disagreable it is to be out of his presence while he is here, which nothing but the love I bear my friends could induce me to, you will I know pardon the incoherency of my letter, & the shortness as-

I was interrupted by the School bell & as I am on account of My Father permitted to be absent I have come to the tavern & here I am seated by the side of my Father a chearful fire serves to make us comfortable & I feel quite glad to get rid of my troublesome little friends for a little while & then I shall go with open arms to secure their welcome kiss. The caps you requested I cannot send as they will not