{"value"=>"<p>From 1891-1903, Julia's children usually wrote their mother a weekly letter. George's letters are generally about school, his career, and his daily habits of living, often complaining that he has nothing new or of interest to say. George and his mother contended with each other, and the tension led to a final falling out in 1903, when George accused his mother of telling lies and meddling in his life. In the final letter from George, he told his mother that he would have nothing more to do with her until she changed her ways.</p> <p>Letters from Gertrude tell her mother of her art studies in Paris from 1892-1893 and her summer in Holland in 1893. While abroad she traded English lessons for French lessons and drawing lessons for singing lessons. Later Gertrude moved to New York and wrote to her mother about her social life, her art studio, commissions received, and drawing lessons she taught.</p> <p>Letters from Julia Nelson Colles describe her schooling, first at Hogwarth's School for Girls, Wellesley College, and Columbia University. There are occasional mentions of teaching at Barnard College.</p>"}