November 22, 1867 To: Nancy Keith From: Henry Keith, Pavilion, Michigan Henry is letting Nancy know they arrived home safely and rode home on the train with Mr. Starr. Pavilion Nov 22nd /67 Dear Sister[1] I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know that we wer safe at home. When… Continue reading November 22, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Henry Keith
October 28, 1867 To: Nancy Betts From: Nancy Comfort, Clinton, Ontario, Canada Nancy Comfort is writing her aunt and mildly chastising her for not writing back. The rest of the letter is devoted to updating her about Nancy Comfort’s brothers and sisters and news about her aunt’s sister Mary Wickersham and her long lost son,… Continue reading October 28, 1867 letter to Nancy Betts from Nancy Comfort
October 2, 1867 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Juliet Clem Willcutt Arrived home very seasick. Nellie & John were very sick. Al sent him a letter from Massachusetts notifying them of the death of Father Washburne. John will probably go east in winter and bring mother back with him. Cleveland Ohio Oct 2nd 1867[1]… Continue reading October 2, 1867 letter to Sarah Keith from Clem Willcutt
September 20, 1867 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Shubael Keith, Palatine, IL Received the bed springs, likes them very much and is enclosing $4.00 in payment of same. C. L. Keith Esq. Palatine Sept 20th, 1867 Dear Sir, I recd your Bed Springs[1] all right. You did not say what the chg was. Aylmer[2]… Continue reading September 20, 1867 letter to Luke Keith from Shubael Keith
September 17, 1867 To: Sarah Keith From: David (D.C.) Crawford, Golden, CO Prosper wrote him that Hiram had married. He, Hiram, has not favored D.C. with a letter or wedding card. So he will give Hiram the cold shoulder should D.C. get married, which he has not the least idea of doing. However, if he… Continue reading September 17, 1867 letter to Sarah Keith from D. C. Crawford
September 4, 1867 To: Sarah Keith From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Prosper is working for one month on a farm. She wishes Sarah, Luke and their two youngest children could come for a visit. She was glad to hear Aunt Caty and Lucy had moved into their new house. Hiram married a young lady from… Continue reading September 4, 1867 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
July 19, 1867 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Robert and family are well. Pros came home for a few days then went back to the boom. Heard from her sister Mary. She is living in Beamsville. Robert and Willie Crawford went to the boom; saw Pros. This letter was originally… Continue reading July 19, 1867 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
May 1, 1867 To: Nancy Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Wayland, MI Lois writes that she has been doing some work around the house. Willie and Meredith are out to play and Kate is holding Myrtie. They are all well as usual. She asks a lot of questions about various people and is wondering… Continue reading May 1, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Lois Clark
April 26, 1867 To: Nancy Keith From: Henry Keith, Rochester, NY Henry writes that he is well and hearty as ever. He was in Pavilion and found Nellie having the mumps. He will be in Rochester through July. He likes Rochester’s inhabitants and telegraphing. He is boarding with a nice family and has a nice… Continue reading April 26, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Henry Keith
January 3, 1867 To: Nancy Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Betts, Waukegan, IL Nancy Betts is writing a short note to her granddaughter to thank her for the present of edging. She had been suffering from a severe cold, but is feeling better. She is sorry to hear that Elder Sell is moving. She goes… Continue reading January 3, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Nancy Betts
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