Episode 14: A Babbie Whose Wits Had Gone "A-Woolgathering" In A Windy Day

Your Most Obedient & Humble Servant: A Women's History

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-01 Carlyle 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