Almy's sister Carr and daughter Sukey intend to open a school for "young misses" where they will teach "all kinds of nice needed work -- tambour -- open work embroidery in contours on muslin for gowns and shawls and instruct them in every thing proper for young ladys who wishes to make a figure in life..." Inquires whether Sterry has a daughter who might wish to attend.
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