ALS (initials) : [Philadelphia] to "My dear little Gertrude," 1848 Sept. 24.

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ALS (initials) : [Philadelphia] to "My dear little Gertrude," 1848 Sept. 24.

Discusses birds and a recent horticultural show.

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Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858

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Eliza Leslie was born in Philadelphia, and spent part of her childhood in England. After returning to America, she became famous for her cookbooks, and her popular works on housekeeping and manners were well-regarded and widely used. She also wrote fiction and edited The Gift. Her writing was generally satiric, very clear, and remarkable for its detailed descriptions and support of American women. From the description of Eliza Leslie letter to Henry Peterson, 1850 July 5. (Pennsylvan...