Mary H. Child and Eliza H. Schofield letters to Martha Schofield

Mary H. Child was Martha Schofield's mother; Eliza H. Schofield was Martha's sister. Child describes a her recent activities, including a quilting party. Describes in detail the final meeting of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, including a speech by Quaker minister and activist Lucretia Mott. Reports Mott's remarks about her indebtedness to antislavery societies. Discusses the health of the Bartram family and Elizabeth Yarnall, as well as other news of friends and family. Says the family has been reading "Little Women." Discusses having her photograph taken. Expresses concern for Martha's health. Eliza Schofield discusses news of friends, including the health of Sadie Brouwer Bartram.