25 March 1851
Dear Susan
It has been quite a while since we last saw each other! Last was probably that demonstration we went to two months ago, when the elections came around. I cut out the photo of us in the newspaper, and I’m sending it here to you.
I must say it’s very brave of you and Elizabeth to travel the country speaking at public rallies and trying to persuade the government that women and men should have equal treatment. How long more will you be travelling? Are the speeches going well? Is the government budging? How is Elizabeth?
Here, the demonstrations are going well, but it’s still not the same without you and Elizabeth. We have finally started to convince a few more, which is always a good thing if you ask me.
I hope that you will return in time for the speech I will be giving in a fortnight. It will be at the city center here in New York. I will speak about women’s rights (of course!). It’s a bit like the speech I held 6 months ago to the Worcester Women's convention, but still somewhat different. Anyway, I am going to speak in front of 600 people, and hopefully someone amongst the audience will agree and join us!
Speaking of making a difference in the world, I think our protests are finally starting to pay off! The other day there were newspaper articles about women having the right to work and vote, our demonstrations and speeches, and that the government is talking about letting women vote. Of course the report said that the government had only mentioned it, but it’s a start!
I don’t know if you have read the latest edition of “The Lily” but I have just promoted a new outfit that is very liberating. It’s a pair of pants which is narrowed to a cuff at the ankles, and the pants are worn below a skirt. The pants are pretty big, but very comfortable all the same. You should try it! It´s a way of keeping our decency and being practical at the same time. And I say that it’s a great deal easier to put it on in the mornings, instead of the long skirts and dresses! I will send you a picture of the suit, and you can say what you think.
New York is now in its finest months. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, which is music to my ears in the morning. Everyone is cheerful since it’s nice and sunny outside. I hope this letter gets through to you, and I hope to see you soon! Keep me posted on how it is going!
My warmest regards
Amelia
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