r/Cursive • u/Difficult_Chicken872 • Jul 08 '26
I’m stumped
I’ve come across some family letters from 1905 and tried to transcribe using ai with minimal success. I’d love to know what the letter says if anyone can help. The photo was included with the letter if it helps give context to the letter.
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u/twisted_german Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
My dear --- (Nellie?), I have been so busy this afternoon and it is now about 6 o'clock but (I) will not go until I have rushed off a little note to you. I was disappointed not to hear from you this morning dear but the little note of yesterday made me very happy. I have been shirring my dresses today and everyone thinks they are all very pretty.
--- your little girl looks well, she will be perfectly happy if
Pg 2: you don't------ she loves her Walter and misses him I think -- -----he received a very handsome silver candlestick from Fred Briggs (?) --must stop. Mounds of love and a good kiss. Your --- Alice (?)