December 14, 1861 To: Sarah Keith From: Hiram Crawford Jr., Camp Hamilton, VA Surprised to learn that the Seely Boys and Charley Long had taken such a course when there is so much at stake. Galesburg hasn’t been very patriotic as far as his friends and schoolmates are concerned [apparently they are shirking military service.]… Continue reading December 14, 1861 letter to Sarah Keith from Hiram Crawford Jr.
November 24, 1861 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY He has not heard from Luke in response to his previous letter, has not received any payments from Babcock and is very much in want of money. He has had to borrow money to pay what he agreed to. They finally have… Continue reading November 24, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
October 29, 1861 To: Luke Keith From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY Has not received any money from Babcock and is in great need of it. He would like Luke to tell Babcock of his situation and try to do something. The origin of the fire in his store is a mystery, and the insurance company… Continue reading October 29, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
October 11, 1861 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Platt & Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Platt Betts writes the first part of the letter. Mentions David, Robert & Prosper. Henry’s wife had a boy 9 weeks old when he wrote. Wishes Luke would get a home by them. Added a kitchen to their house this… Continue reading October 11, 1861 letter to Sarah Keith from Platt & Nancy Betts
August 21, 1861 To: Luke Keith From: George & Marion Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY Would like Luke to sell the house to Babcock. If he can make the trade he should send the deed and George will sign it. He is in want of funds as his collections have dried up. Marion writes of the political… Continue reading August 21, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George & Marion Tomlinson
Jun 30 – Pleasant. Went over to Fathers. Nancy & Hannah went up to Wesleys. Heavy shower in the night. Jul 1 – Pleasant. J. York called. Worked on Bronsons wheels. B. Vosburg brot cradle to repair. Jul 2 – Pleasant. Worked in shop some. Got out seat rails. Bot pants for Ethen 40¢ Bot… Continue reading Luke Keith’s diary entries from June 30 – August 21, 1861
June 29, 1861 To: Luke Keith From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY George received the package with the money in it; however, Western money can’t be used. Remittances should be made in drafts or in Eastern money. Times are hard as wool is not selling at any price. John Page took all his livestock over to… Continue reading June 29, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
April 24, 1861 To: Luke Keith From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY Is writing in follow up to his previous letter in regards to his money matters. Business is slow – war absorbs all talk. Pavilion April 24, 1861 C. L. Keith – I have heard nothing from you since I left your place. I wrote… Continue reading April 24, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
March 24, 1861 To: Luke Keith From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY The broom business has been slow, but is now a little bit better. Has bought a small amount of land and will have to fence it and add ditches. He has 60,000 feet of lumber for broom handles and Sam Crossman has been turning… Continue reading March 24, 1861 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
Winter January 1861 To: Sarah Keith From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Blog Date: 07-08-2015/Updated 02-04-2017 Nancy refers to some disagreement that Sarah seems to be having with her in-laws. She feels bad that Sarah’s family had to move in with Luke’s parents without a fair understanding. Tells Sarah about the poor health of her husband,… Continue reading January 1861 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
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