Lucy Shinn's letter to her daughter, Milicent, about a funeral, a young lady's duty, Millie's commencement appointment, and a birthday wish

Please visit the California Revealed website to see the most complete and up-to-date version of this object: https://repository.californiarevealed.org/node/340640 . Lucy Shinn's letter to her daughter, Milicent, about a funeral, a young lady's duty, Millie's commencement appointment, and a birthday wish. Millie was one of three students to speak at UC Berkeley's 1880 commencement ceremonies. Dear Millie, Niles Ap. 14.80 I presume you were informed that Nellie [Luella's mother] is no more, and it is probable that you are over today to attend her funereal. Joe has gone down. I had intended to go, but when I got up this morning and found that it was raining I made up my mind that it was not prudent for me to go. I am so glad to hear that your cold is better. I really think you are getting over that tendency to throat trouble. Can't say that I think it was a very prudent thing for you to do to walk to Temescal to return in the night. Hope you won't do it again. I quite approve of your taking pains to make yourself look pretty. It is a young ladies duty to look as well as she can. A. very innocent way of giving pleasure. Sorry we did not put in some money before. It is going to make it very hard on you about your expenses. Is there not some [????] who can be induced to board there. However the time is so short I suppose not. Well never mind we'll help you out if you need it. Wish I had your exchanges. I could do the clipping for you. Can't it be arranged? If you wanted a commencement appointment I am glad you have it. Dear child, may your morrow's birthday be the beginning of happier years for you, Mama