Episode 14 - A Babbie Whose Wits Had Gone"A-Woolgathering"In A Windy Day - a podcast by Hum. Servt

Jane Welsh Carlyle to Jeannie Welsh, 2 January 1844

In which Jane Welsh Carlyle orders tobacco for her husband, describes a"guddle"of a dinner party, mentions her"first foot,"and complains about an absolute PANCAKE of a hair-brush.

Just me this week, folks! Happy holidays, and enjoy!Further Reading:

Text of the letter: https://carlyleletters.dukeupress.edu/volume/17/lt-18440102-JWC-JW-01Carlyle Letters Online Homepage: https://carlyleletters.dukeupress.edu/home

Jane Welsh Carlyle: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/10/02/jane-welsh-carlyle-love/Giuseppe Mazzini: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Mazzini

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