Monday, April 01, 2013

My Dear Cousin Emily Visits the Fort… Part 1

A mere week ago my dear Cousin Emily came to visit me. I was so delighted to finally see my dear cousin, as it had been nearly a year and a half since last we met.

It was a one of the best times that we have ever spent together. As many of you know, my dear cousin is due to wed the Doctor this coming October and I had planned to help procure some her wedding clothes, thus the reason for her visit.

The Fort quickly became a flurry of activity as ladies from the surrounding Oregon Country came to see my cousin. I dare say, she did not know how much joy her visit brought.

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On Sunday last, we gathered to have tea at a lovely home a few hours south of the Fort.

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Miss Waterman and Mrs. Cartwright

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Miss Waterman and Lady Jersey, aka Mrs. Azevedo

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My young neighbor, Miss Jenna, joined us for her first outing since coming out into society. She spent countless hours sewing her gown or the occasion.

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Miss Jenna, Mr. Forest, and Miss Waterman

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My Cousin and Me

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Miss Jenna and Me

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Miss Waterman seizes a quiet moment to read the letter from her dear Doctor 

That evening we departed for the Fort for some much needed rest.

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This gave Miss Waterman and Miss Jenna a chance to catch up on their letter writing and enjoy a cup of tea. The next few days would prove to be busy and quite adventurous.