October 30, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL Went to the dentist and had five teeth pulled. It took an hour and a half. The dentist said she couldn’t have gas and she felt everything they did. Some of them broke and two were ulcerated. She related that she never suffered so… Continue reading October 30, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Bess Brown
October 27, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL Is too excited to write much as Papa bought a music box and it was just delivered at suppertime. Describes the music box and some of the records that came with it. 1898-10-27 Bess Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago, Ill. Oct 27 – 1898… Continue reading October 27, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Bess Brown
October 25, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Feels he doesn’t know much about B & Loan investments, but suggests she look into it. Claude is thinking of investing. More updates on the photography business. 1898-10-25 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 25 1898 Dear ones in Kalamazoo… Continue reading October 25, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
October 16, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Update on Henry’s photography business. As soon as Ed Atkins comes Henry will start another place. Jay Harris has returned but didn’t find a pile of gold. 1898-10-16 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 16 1898 Sunday morning 915 Dear… Continue reading October 16, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
October 15, 1898 To: Cora Keith, Chicago, IL From: Mrs. W. M. Briggs, Shelbyville, MI Would like to request a favor to let her husband and son stay at Cora’s place while they attend the Peace Jubilee in Chicago, as it would be hard for them to find a place to stay. Gives a detailed… Continue reading October 15, 1898 letter to Cora Keith from Mary Briggs
October 10, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Lela Brown, Chicago, IL Wants to stay until Saturday so would like her mother to find out if she can stay and then send her a telegram with the answer. 1898-10-10 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown Oct 10 – 98. Dear Mamma: I am having a… Continue reading October 10, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
October 8, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Chicago, IL They went to the museum last night and saw the hoochie-coochie; she wouldn’t have gone if she knew what it was. Writes about different things she bought. Bess and Lillie are making candy. 1898-10-08 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 8 Dear… Continue reading October 8, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
October 7, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Business has not been good, mainly because the weather has been rainy. When business gets dull he will move and start another place and when that plays out he will go somewhere else and try to make enough to live on. 1898-10-07… Continue reading October 7, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
October 2, 1898 To: Matilda Brown From: Willis Brown, Chicago, IL Apologizes for not writing. Lizzie is in Michigan and has not been well lately. He was surprised to hear of Hattie’s death. When Lizzie is ready to go home, he wishes his mother would come with her. It would give Nancy a chance to… Continue reading October 2, 1898 letter to Matilda Brown from Willis Brown
September 22, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Is upset about their mother’s condition and hopes that something can be done to ease her suffering. Wishes Nancy could spend the winter to be with her. Reports that Cora is healing nicely. 1898-09-22 Louese Harris to Nancy Brown Shelbyville, Sept 22/98 Dear Sister… Continue reading September 22, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 