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Gookin writes to her mother about spending time in New York for vacation.

Gookin writes about the end of World War I.

A short note from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Garrett saying that she has spent the day in Philadelphia but needs to take the train back to Bryn Mawr soon.

Gookin writes about her day.

Exemplification that refers to a contract entered into by two brothers, Roger and Robert Taverner, by which they purchased from the Crown during the reign of Henry VIII (on 23 May 1545) the properties of the church at Wellbourne in the county of Lincoln and of the Priory of St. Ive. It is sealed by Queen Elizabeth I. The document spells out the details of the properties acquired: pastures, houses, cottages, animals, woods, empty fields, gardens, mills, water, fishing waters, etc. It grants the above brothers, their heirs and successors permission to hold these. Fine Gothic hand. Brown ink. On the recto "Elizabeth" written in cadel calligraphy begins the document. The word "omnibus" in the first line has a 'b' that extends into a cadel "I" (for Elizabeth I). Various words in the document are rather large and bold. The bottom of the document is folded up, and two decorative, vertical lines enclose the signatures of clerks who examined and signed the document (John Amy...(?) and B. Small). Blind ruling. Prickings on the right side. The verso contains a description of the document in a different hand. The seal of Queen Elizabeth I is detached and still contains pieces of parchment. The seal is made of dark brown wax and about 14.5 inches in diameter. Images of Queen Elizabeth I in full regalia appear on both sides. On the obverse she sits on a horse.

After inquiring about the new family house and discussing some books, Dorothy describes Lantern Night in great detail. She also tells her mother of some parties, teas, and visitors to Bryn Mawr.

Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas about her dentist visit, her plans to host guests, and about her day.

M. Carey Thomas expresses relief upon hearing that Mary Garrett's frostbitten ears have healed. She goes on to tell Garrett about the work that she has been doing at the College, including the administering of an exam that she was very proud of having written, and proud of her students for having passed so well. She writes of receiving a bouquet of roses and violets from her English class as a Valentine's present. Included with the letter is a newsclipping about a play that Thomas has invited Garrett to go to.

M. Carey Thomas writes of her health and how it is making her alter her travel plans. She also writes of her day full of engagements and visitors.

Gookin asks her mother to clarify mailing instructions for her laundry.