December 18, 1890 To: Hannah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Brown A lady stopped by selling Buddington Charts and Nancy thought Hannah might be interested in it. Christmas is near but there isn’t enough money to buy everyone presents. If some of the family can come by and if she can get some cream she… Continue reading December 18, 1890 letter to Hannah Keith from Nancy Brown
December 14, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Rose James, Charlestown, OH She was elected the county Superintendent of Narcotics and is active in the Temperance movement. Sent the Willcutt Family Record. Charlestown, O. Dec. 14, 1890 Dear Cousin Ethan, “Just like her,” you’ll say. “Write real often for a while,” “and then not… Continue reading December 14, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Rose James
November 30, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Henry Keith, Portland, OR Henry is describing the scenery and towns he passes through during his runs as a Pullman Conductor on the railroad. Nov 30th 1890 Dear Brother I am not sure wheather I wrote you the last or not however I will write agan… Continue reading November 30, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Henry Keith
November 30, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Florence Keith, Oakland, CA They are settled in and enjoying their new home. Henry was transferred a few weeks ago to the Portland run making three trips in two weeks and likes it better than the Los Angeles run. Gives an update on her mother and… Continue reading November 30, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Florence Keith
November 19, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Louese Harris, Kalamazoo, MI Wants Ethan or Pa to pick her up at the train station on Thursday. Kalamazoo Nov 19/90 Dear Brother I came to Kal[1] yesterday will go to Galesburg to morrow eve on Thursday noon. Will expect to see you or Pa[2]… Continue reading November 19, 1890 postcard to Ethan Keith from Louese Harris
October 31, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: D. M. Osborne & Company, Constantine, MI They have nothing to do with improvements in the machine. Ethan should contact the home office in Auburn, New York. D. M. OSBORNE & CO. Manufacturers of Harvesting Machinery Auburn, New York —– B. Timmerman, Manager, 600 South Morgan… Continue reading October 31, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from D. M. Osborne & Company
October 29, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Indianapolis Malleable Iron Co., Indianapolis, IN They are unable to put the piece in malleable iron as it is too thin and light and would crack badly during cooling. INDIANAPOLIS MALLEABLE IRON CO. A. A. Pope, President, E. L. Whitemore, Sec’y… Continue reading October 29, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Indianapolis Malleable Iron Company
October 26, 1890 To: Ethan Keith From: Nancy Brown Lela is going to take music lessons and she is wondering if he would be willing to let her use his instruction book. Rose Bloom will teach her and Nancy will give Rose painting lessons in return. Hank is on the road. He receives no salary… Continue reading October 26, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Nancy Brown
October 25, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: D. M. Osborne & Company, Constantine, MI Has forwarded his letters to their Chicago office. He is so busy he cannot come to Ethan. D. M. OSBORNE & CO. Manufacturers of Harvesting Machinery Auburn, New York —– B. Timmerman, Manager, 600 South Morgan St. S. B.… Continue reading October 25, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from D. M. Osborne & Company
October 14, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Strait Manufacturing Company, Kalamazoo, MI Has got a man working on the engine. Wishes he could hire Ethan to work along with him. L. J. Strait. Albert Henry. … Continue reading October 14, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Strait Manufacturing Company
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