November 26, 1889 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: J. Alex Lowe, Melbourne, Australia C.J. Lee has returned to Australia, but is so busy he asked J. Alex Lowe to write to Ethan to update him on the progress, or lack thereof, of the Nut-Lock. Telephone No. 1304. … Continue reading November 26, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from J. Alex Lowe
November 2, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, On the High Sea C.J. is on his way back to Australia and will post this letter when they reach the Samoan Islands. He plans on returning to the U.S. in three or four months and will bring his wife with him. S. S. Alameda… Continue reading November 2, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
October 29, 1889 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: J. Alex Lowe, Melbourne, Australia He is reporting to Ethan on the delay regarding the Nut-Lock. 9 Universal Bdgs 16 Collins St. West Melbourne 29th Octr 1889 E. B. Keith Esq Galesburg, Michigan U.S.A. Dear Sir, Yours of 13th duly recd. Lee[1] is still away and… Continue reading October 29, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from J. Alex Lowe
October 3, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, San Francisco, CA Another letter dealing with the patent for the Nut-Lock. Palace Hotel — C. H. Livingston Manager San Francisco, Oct 3rd 1889 Dear Cousin Ethan I received your last letter in due time and contents noted. I waited for my letters from Melbourne… Continue reading October 3, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
September 6, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, San Francisco, CA C.J. is still in California and doesn’t know when he will be heading east as business is taking longer than he thought. He is receiving good reports on the Nut-Lock and is assured it will make them lots of money. Describes his… Continue reading September 6, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
August 16, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, San Francisco, CA The Railway Department has not yet made a report on the Nut-Lock, but ordered more for trial. C.J. expects to sail from New York City on September 20 and will stop over a few days in Kalamazoo going and returning. If Ethan… Continue reading August 16, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
July 12, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, San Francisco, CA Is in the States on a special mission to get some mining machinery manufactured for the mines in Australia. He has to stay in California for four weeks and then will proceed to New York, stopping at Kalamazoo for a visit of… Continue reading July 12, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
July 8, 1889 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: J. Alex Lowe, Melbourne, Australia Charles Lee left for the States in June. Things are looking good for the Nut Lock and the Government Railways recently asked for a further supply. He hopes Ethan can arrive at a solution regarding the difficulty of the cable fastener.… Continue reading July 8, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from J. Alex Lowe
July 7, 1889 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Charles J. Lee, San Francisco, CA Telegram from C.J. advising Ethan that he arrived safely in San Francisco. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Received at 230 Pm Galesburg Mich 7 1889 Dated San Francisco Cal To Ethan B. Keith Galesburg Mich I arrived safely and well.… Continue reading July 7, 1889 telegram to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
May 14, 1889 To: Ethan Keith From: Charles J. Lee, Melbourne, Australia Nut-Lock is progressing well. He needs a new Power of Attorney as he cannot work in Tasmania or New Zealand without it. He hopes to be in San Francisco on July 6. Had to borrow money from his brother Alvan and Alvan wrote… Continue reading May 14, 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
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