Celestia R. Colby diary, p. 44 (August 22, 1858)
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Celestia R. Colby diary, p. 44 (August 22, 1858)
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44
Same Evening 24th
It is now nearly midnight - I've been sitting
up alone for an hour or two writing and
holding silent communion with a picture,
the shadowy face of Annie. Strange how
much of companionship I found in those
eyes to night and how much of inspiration
my spirit has caught from hers just now.
Since I had undressed I went as usual to
take one lingering look out upon the night.
"Gloriously beautiful! What a picture!" was
the first exclamation that comes from my
lips and I felt that such a picture of
silent beauty were worth living [but?] to look
upon. I'm happier now than I was two hours
ago. Wonder what is the reason. My pen, like
David's harp, has exorcised the blues, and I
feel that I shall ever be happier for this
silent vigil, and that I've seen the
glorious night scene. I could [illegible] till it
melts away into the glory of day but this
poor physique must have rest and sleep,
else it will be but a dog at best, so I will
take another look and then yield to the
demands of nature.
44
Same Evening 24th
It is now nearly midnight - I've been sitting
up alone for an hour or two writing and
holding silent communion with a picture,
the shadowy face of Annie. Strange how
much of companionship I found in those
eyes to night and how much of inspiration
my spirit has caught from hers just now.
Since I had undressed I went as usual to
take one lingering look out upon the night.
"Gloriously beautiful! What a picture!" was
the first exclamation that comes from my
lips and I felt that such a picture of
silent beauty were worth living [but?] to look
upon. I'm happier now than I was two hours
ago. Wonder what is the reason. My pen, like
David's harp, has exorcised the blues, and I
feel that I shall ever be happier for this
silent vigil, and that I've seen the
glorious night scene. I could [illegible] till it
melts away into the glory of day but this
poor physique must have rest and sleep,
else it will be but a dog at best, so I will
take another look and then yield to the
demands of nature.
Creator
Colby, Celestia R. (Celestia Rice), 1827-1900
Source
Colby Family Papers, Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives, Milner Library, Illinois State University (Normal, Illinois)
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diaries; manuscripts
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
CRC_008_R
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Citation
Colby, Celestia R. (Celestia Rice), 1827-1900, “Celestia R. Colby diary, p. 44 (August 22, 1858),” Exhibits, accessed February 11, 2025, https://onlineexhibits.library.illinoisstate.edu/exhibits/items/show/20.