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It is an interesting, and very sweet, idea to look at this letter as an example of immigrants to relive their families back home that they are doing well. While reading this I did make note that it was exceptionally perky, and as for Amy’s comment I too question the percentage of honesty in this letter, though it very well may be as Emma stated that she was the type to find the silver lining in every situation. -- Elyse Lawrence | It is an interesting, and very sweet, idea to look at this letter as an example of immigrants to relive their families back home that they are doing well. While reading this I did make note that it was exceptionally perky, and as for Amy’s comment I too question the percentage of honesty in this letter, though it very well may be as Emma stated that she was the type to find the silver lining in every situation. -- Elyse Lawrence | ||
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| + | I've got to agree with the previous comments that Jannicke doesn't appear to be an average immigrant. Although she came to the United States as a servant, I think she had a better financial situation than most other immigrants. Her ability to write supports this conclusion. | ||
== William Sanger, New York Prostitutes, 1858 == | == William Sanger, New York Prostitutes, 1858 == | ||