Letter and envelope from Hattie, Brigham City, Utah to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Letter and envelope (with stamp) from Hattie ( ),
Brigham City, Utah, to Mary E. Syphus, Panaca, Nevada, dated June 29, 1894.
Envelope addressed:
Mary Etta Syphus,
Panaca, Lincoln Co.
Nevada.
Brigham City, Utah.
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June 29, 1894.
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Dear Mary:
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Your letter came
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about two weeks ago; but I was
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so busy at the time, that I did
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nothing toward forwarding your
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album. Leah had it at her home
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and several things came up to prevent
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my getting it.
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First was County Examination
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for three days. A long drawn sigh
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escapes the lips at the thought
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of the torture we went through.
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However I was successful, and,
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received my certificate a week
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later.
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A new school house is in course
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of erection in which I expect to
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reign as "queen" surrounded by
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fifty or sixty dear little "midgets.
Can you see us? But I'm getting off the subject.
After Ex. came the Conferences, then house cleaning which was was waiting for me while at Provo.
The Temple Workers from
Salt Lake, one hundred fourteen all told, were here to be entertained We had some of them at our home, and much time was taken in practicing for the Concert given at the Opera House.
They returned home Monday; so now I am comparatively free, of course every day brings its work. Rasp berries and currants are now ready to pick so that canning of fruit is on our hands. Dear Mary, you must know how sorry every one of the Academy girls were for you when we learned of your trouble. Such a strong affection grew up among us that when the dark clouds
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hung over one, all were more or less in the shadow.
You and family have my deepest sympathy. You certainly are in grief, but God knows what is good for all.
When ever you get time to write me I shall be pleased to hear what you are doing. You know we are all delighted to learn of our Academy brothers and sisters.
Hattie.
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Will send album to day.