December 31, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: John Geeslin Apologizes for not writing sooner. They had heard of Harvey’s death, but didn’t believe it. He was a good, trusty young man and while he was working for them they knew they could be away from home over night and everything would be… Continue reading December 31, 1885 letter to Oscar Keith from John Geeslin
December 23, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Relates a visit she had with Mrs. Andrews regarding events leading up to Harvey Keith’s murder. Shelbyville Dec 23/85 Dear Cousins I was not very well last week so could not go to see Mrs Andrews[1] should have gone Sunday any… Continue reading December 23, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Louese Harris
December 14, 1885 To: Oscar Keith From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Letter of sympathy regarding Harvey’s death. She has seen Mrs. Cramer but not Mrs. Andrews whom she expects to come into the store in a day or two when she will ask her what she has to say about the case. She will then… Continue reading December 14, 1885 letter to Oscar Keith from Louese Harris
November 8, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Letter sympathizing on the ordeal of the trial of Harvey Keith’s murder. Galesburg Nov 8th 1885 Dear Oscar and Mary[1] I hope you do not think because I have not written you we have not thought of you or the _____… Continue reading November 8, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
August 17, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Emily Geeslin, Wyattville, MN Another letter of sympathy regarding the murder of their son. Wyattville Wenona Co Minnesota August the 17 1885 Mr Keith and friends Esteemed Friends it with a sadness that I answer your letter that we received last saturday. We had sene… Continue reading August 17, 1885 letter to James & Mary Ann Keith from Emily Geeslin
August 7, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Orendo & Susan Sikes, Keeler, MI A letter of sympathy in regard to the murder of their son. Keelersville[1] Aug 7th/85 Dear Bro & Sister Keith[2] We are so sorry for you & hasten to express our sympathy. You are indeed passing under the _____.… Continue reading August 7, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Orendo & Susan Sikes
August 6, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI A letter of sympathy in regard to the murder of their son. Galesburg Aug 6th 1885 Dear Oscar and Mary O how our hearts go out in sympathy to you this terrible affliction that has come upon you. I find myself… Continue reading August 6, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
April 21, 1885 To: Harvey Keith From: Jennie Geeslin, Wyattville, MN Both Jennie and Addie wrote to Harvey telling him about school, their teacher and Pa’s new hired man. Wyattville Minn April 21, 1885 Friend Harvie After along delay we will answer your letter. We are all well at present. We go to school this… Continue reading April 21 & 22, 1885 letters to Harvey Keith from Jennie and Addie Geeslin
February 19, 1885 To: Harvey Keith From: Addie Geeslin, Wyattville, MN They had gone to school the first part of the term, but it has been so cold that they stopped going. Her teacher, Dora, wasn’t a very good teacher. Five of Mr. Buswell’s children had scarlet fever. Asks if he is feeling better than… Continue reading February 19, 1885 letter to Harvey Keith from Ada Geeslin
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