May 2, 1872 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Nancy is writing her daughter, Sarah, about her state of health which is presently poor. She is complaining about indigestion and heart palpitations that are causing her to sleep poorly. She has received a letter from her grandson, Eugene Crawford, who has… Continue reading May 2, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
March 24, 1872 To: Sarah Keith From: D.C. Crawford, Golden, CO Glad to hear that Sarah is more cheerful and that her prospects seem brighter. The last portion of the letter is missing. This letter was originally posted to the Crawford/Comfort Family Letters and can be viewed here.
March 18, 1872 To: Sarah Keith From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Talks about Robert and family as well as Prosper, who has not been feeling well. Mentions that Aunt Jemima Comfort has been married fifty years in February and celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. This letter was originally posted to the Crawford/Comfort Family Letters and can… Continue reading March 18, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
February 21, 1872 To: Sarah Keith From: Hiram Crawford Jr., Chicago, IL Sends his sympathy to Sarah regarding the general ill health of her family and the financial strain it seems to be causing. He is well as is his son Harry. Kate is not feeling well and is taking medicines for kidney, liver and “complaints… Continue reading February 21, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Hiram Crawford Jr.
February 3, 1872 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo Creek, NY Writes of how “hard” his job is and describes the various things he has to do in his job. Scan of 1872-02-03 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo Creek Feb 3d 1872 Dear Cousin Georges[1] letter from you was the first news I… Continue reading February 3, 1872 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
January 18, 1872 To: Sarah Keith From: Oscar Keith, Coloma, MI Was sorry to hear that Kirby had foreclosed on their mortgage. Mentions the birth of several babies. Scan of 1872-01-18 Oscar Keith to Sarah Keith Coloma Jany 18, 1872 Dear Aunt Yours of the 21st was just recd. I was glad to hear from you… Continue reading January 18, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Oscar Keith
January 5, 1872 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Nancy has not been feeling well lately, but appreciates the kindness of her landlord as well as her son Robert and his wife. She describes an unpleasant visit with Henry and Virginia. She talks about her sisters, Jane & Mary; Mary Crawford, who… Continue reading January 5, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
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