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and slush. She said she had almost decided to buy the lot and finally told me to make out the deed and she would come up to our house tomorrow and give me a check. I went home feeling greatly relieved. My feet were wet, I had suffered agonies of anxiety which interfered with my digestion and I sat down in front of the fire with a grateful feeling that for the present I had escaped disaster. After I got warm I made out the deed to have it ready when she came tomorrow and then quieted myself by reading in Mr. Frothinghams life of Wm. Henry Channing. I used to see him when he lived in Rondout but knew but little about him. He was a most earnest and trusted man and I regret not making his acquaintance. I met him in England at the Royal Academy and called on him at his house. Janette and Emily are still here, Janette not very well, and as I can see a source of anxiety to both Sara and Emily. I think Sara fears she may not be able to return home and with all her other cares and responsibilities this is an added one

Thursday Apr 19" 1887. The storm has cleared and the sun shines warm and bright. Mrs. Folant came promptly and paid me five hundred dollars for the lot in Chester St for which I gave her a warranty deed, Girard as notary public witnessing it. I talked with her about the plan which I am to furnish her and got her ideas so far as she had settled upon them. I told her I was inclined to assist her all I could in carrying out her plans and I think she feels I will do so. After she left I went down to the bank and deposited the check and attended to some errands. I feel better but still far from the happy state I have been in all winter. I realize how great responsibilities are upon me and as my pictures do not sell I can only look to the sale of some lots to meet our expenses. The snow is so deep I could do nothing about the garden and the Spring work and decided to return to N.Y. which I did by the 4.35 train, leaving home with a regretful and melancholy feeling. Sara was sorry to have me come as were Janette and Emily and I would gladly have remained. When I arrived I found various notes awaiting me. One was an order for one of the $50 small pictures from Mr. Linsley of Three Rivers Mich. with whom Bonyer has had some correspondence. He enclosed a draft for the amount and is to return the picture if it does not please him. I went over to the club and had some supper but not feeling well I came to my room early. I have indigestion which I can trace directly to my anxieties. I have thought of dear Gertrude as I always do in my seasons of depression. Then her loss comes to me with redoubled force and I grieve for her in unspeakable sorrow.

Wednesday 20. I have not felt at all well today. I went down town to see about the plan in Shoppells modern houses, for Mrs. Folant. These seemed a flourishing business with a large office and a number of clerks. The man with whom I consulted admitted that this house could not be built for $1150. He said if it were let out at contract it would be necessary to add 20 p.c. I therefore did not think it wise to buy the plans until I see her again. I bought a number of their Journal for a dollar. At the breakfast table I talked with the family about the propriety of my fathers making some special provision for Sara which he wants to do and they were all of the opinion it should be done. Mary is going to Rondout this afternoon. Bonyer came in this forenoon and we put the picture for Mr. Linsley of Three Rivers, Mich. in the frame and selected two smaller ones to send to him to look at 

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