Dear Mrs Henderson
I send a little hat for <Manore>, made out of some relics of former patterns, which I hope will fit her, & be of use to her this winter. I am sure she will look very sweet in it. I arranged the strings very slightly, having no pride for the style, & feeling sure for now be obliged to alter them to suit her baby proportions. I was sorry I did not see her the last time she was here being particularly engaged & shall now be especially anxious to know how she looks in the hat.
Very truly yours
Marielle C. Lee
Robert E. Lee Papers (064 collection), Leyburn Library The letter's envelope is addressed: "Mrs. Frank Henderson Present."