December 31, 1871 To: Jessie Keith From: Alice Wightman, Galesburg, MI Received her letter but hadn’t written back because she was sick. Would like to see her very much and hopes to go to Deerfield next summer and make a long visit. Was sorry to hear about the death of the father of one of… Continue reading December 31, 1871 letter to Jessie Keith from Alice Wightman
December 28, 1871 To: Keith Family From: Caroline Wiseman, Utica, MO Describes the people and the town of Utica, Missouri. Describes an oyster dinner that her husband and daughters went to and how, during dinner, one of the finest houses in town burned to the ground. She also writes of how they spent Christmas and… Continue reading December 28, 1871 letter to the Keith Family from Caroline Wiseman
December 8, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY Describes the best way for Aunt Katie to return home. Also writes of the surprise marriage of his sister. Scan of 1871-12-08 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo Dec 8th 71 Dear Cousin Your letter just rec’d. It is not possible for me to… Continue reading December 8, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
December 1, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI The big news is that Ethan’s half-sister, Lois, was recently married to Adelbert Skinner, yet none of the family knew of it until they read it in the newspaper. Scan of 1871-12-01 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Dec 1st 1871 Cousin Frank, Yours… Continue reading December 1, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
November 30, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY Is not sure when he will be able to visit as Mr. Sibley has gone to New York to get new goods which will have to be made ready for the coming holiday trade. 1871-11-30 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo Nov 30th 1871… Continue reading November 30, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
November 27, 1871 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Arrived at Robert’s last Wednesday morning and has rented two rooms for fifty cents a week. Found Bell at Robert’s. When Bell found that Nancy had rented she was very indignant and said she thought it would be cheaper for them if Nancy… Continue reading November 27, 1871 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
September 22, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Laingsburg, MI They are still at Uncle Paul’s, but weren’t able to see him. They will leave for Kalamazoo tomorrow. Had a good time in Buffalo and saw the rolling mills and other places as well as the large Engine Frank spoke of. Scan of 1871-09-22… Continue reading September 22, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
July 23, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY Has to defer his visit to Perry until he returns from the west which will be about September 1st. Scan of 1871-07-23 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo July 23d 1871 Cousin Frank I have the impression that I have written you more letters… Continue reading July 23, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
July 13, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY Blog Date: 02-18-2018* Letting Frank know that he and George won’t be there until Wednesday. Scan of 1871-07-13 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo July 13th 1871 Frank I have just received word from a friend in LeRoy[1] that he will be here… Continue reading July 13, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
July 11, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY He and George will be in Castile on the 14th and would like Frank to meet them at the depot. They plan to stay with him for about three weeks. Scan of 1871-07-11 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo July 11th 1871 Cousin Frank… Continue reading July 11, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
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