October 11, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Had tried to do railroad work again, but had to quit as he could not do the work. Update on various family members, including Wesley Keith’s family who had moved to Kansas and had sold and moved about 20 miles further on. Their daughter… Continue reading October 11, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
December 18, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Uncle Joe Lee had a shock paralysis and could only say yes or no, but is getting better and can put words together. The mill is installing a 50-horsepower engine which costs $8,000.00 as the race freezes in the winter and they are unable… Continue reading December 18, 1874
December 10, 1874 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Sarah Keith, Lawton, MI Sarah is updating her husband on her travel plans. She will be staying until the fifteenth as Lois and Mr. Brown thought it would be best for her to stay until then. Lawton Dec 10th 1874 We have concluded it is better… Continue reading December 10, 1874 letter to Luke Keith from Sarah Keith
December 9, 1874 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Sarah Keith, Paw Paw, MI Sarah is apparently sending her husband an update of her travel plans. Pawpaw[1] Dec 9th 1874 I shall be home tomorro if nothing happens. If I cant come will send a postal. Sarah Keith ——- [1] Even though she wrote… Continue reading December 9, 1874 letter to Luke Keith from Sarah Keith
July 26, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Had some rain yesterday and again this morning, the first in over four weeks. He is afraid the corn and potatoes will be a light crop. Henry Brown was in Chicago at the time of the fire of July 14. Both Lois and Kate… Continue reading July 26, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
July 19, 1874 To: [unknown] From: Isaac Huey It appears he is writing in response to a card he received asking for money and is replying that he doesn’t have any nor does he know when he can get any. His family has been sick and the doctor’s bill is almost $200.00. July 19 1874… Continue reading July 19, 1874 letter from Isaac Huey
July 14, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Galesburg, MI His sister, Lois, had a baby girl. Writes about the wheat harvest. He does the cutting with a machine and two men ride and do the binding. Scan of 1874-07-14 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg July 14th 74 Cousin Frank Am in receipt… Continue reading July 14, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
May 17, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Updates on various family members and their illnesses. Pa “went to a lawsuit” and Louese received a letter from Libbie Keith saying they arrived in Kansas all right. Henry thinks he might go into telegraphing but Ethan thinks that is too confining for him.… Continue reading May 17, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
April 10, 1874 To: Sarah Keith From: Nancy Betts, Omro, WI Her health is quite good this spring; has been taking the electric health restorer. D.C. sent his photograph in a splendid frame and sent Robert and Prosper a photograph each in a smaller size. Robert has trouble with rheumatism a good deal of the time,… Continue reading April 10, 1874 letter to Sarah Keith from Nancy Betts
February 23, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, White Pigeon, MI He is not doing much business as he is having trouble with his eyes. Aunt Alfleda is very sick and says when she dies she does not want her children to know until she is buried. Scan of 1874-02-23 Henry Keith to Frank… Continue reading February 23, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 