[The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) by Ida Husted Harper]@TWC D-Link bookThe Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) CHAPTER XI 34/38
I trust each will take to her soul a strong purpose and that on her tombstone shall be engraved her own name and her own noble deeds instead of merely the daughter of Judge Ormond, or the relict of some Honorable or D.D.When true womanhood shall be attained it will be spoken of and remembered for itself alone.
My kindest regards to them, accompanied with the most earnest desire that they shall make truth and freedom the polar star of their lives. To this Judge Ormond made cordial reply, October 17, 1859: DEAR MADAM: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2d inst., with the papers enclosed.
The petition to the Legislature will be presented by the senator from this county and I will apprise you of the action had upon it.
My daughters are obliged to you for the interest you take in them.
To a certain extent I agree with you as to the duties of woman.
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