September 13, 1879 To: Daniel Brockway From: Lucena Brockway Lucena has received two letters from her husband Daniel this week, but he has not written exactly when he will be coming home. He has said he needs to stay and work his claim and continues to tell Lucena that he needs to stay longer and… Continue reading September 13, 1879 letter to Daniel Brockway from Lucena Brockway
July 1, 1879 To: Nancy Brown, Galesburg, MI From: Louese Keith, Chicago, IL Louese is sending a postcard to let Nancy know that she is still in Chicago and will probably leave for South Bend in about two weeks. She will celebrate her 18th birthday with a social and is looking forward to a good… Continue reading July 1, 1879 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Keith
This is an updated version of the letter that was originally posted on 10-28-2015 June 12, 1879 To: Hannah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Edna Crawford, Omro, WI Edna writes about her responsibilities at home with housework and caring for her mother. Louisa had been doing better, but yesterday… Continue reading June 12, 1879 letter to Hannah Keith from Edna Crawford
January 1, 1879 To: Margaret Stinehart From: Julia Allen, Comstock, MI Daily accounting of the family life. Comstock, 1879 Dear Sister Margaret[1] January 1st, We[2] went to Keiths[3] and held New Years, Hanks family[4] there too. Nancys Pa plays on a violin, & her Brother[5] on the Organ so we heard good music. Hank give… Continue reading January 1, 1879 letter to Margaret Stinehart from Julia Allen
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 