September 16, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith and Hannah Towne, Galesburg, MI Sarah writes the first part of the postcard regarding Louese. The doctor said she shouldn’t try to walk for several weeks. Hannah then finishes and says that Sarah is not doing well. When she has to move it makes… Continue reading September 16, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
September 13, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Recounts how his photography business is getting along. Isn’t sure how he can come home and is leaving it up to Nancy as to whether she will move to Chicago. Heard from Will Holmes that “Ma had a stroke paralisis.” 1898-09-13 Henry Brown to… Continue reading September 13, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
September 9, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Hadn’t heard about Cora’s accident. Yesterday Sarah couldn’t move but was better today. 1898-09-09 Sarah Keith to Nancy Brown Galesburg Sep 9 /98 My Dear Girl Would have [written] to you before, but was out of envelopes. We did not hear about… Continue reading September 9, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
August 17, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Clara Owens, Milldale, KY They arrived on June 4th; it is a little place like Galesburg. She misses everyone from “back home” and writes that if she doesn’t come for a visit in the fall, she will come in the spring and stay all summer. Her baby is… Continue reading August 17, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Clara Owens
July 14, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Has rented a gallery on Robey Street and will move in on July 21st and be ready to do business on the 22nd. Writes about the place and what needs to be done. 1898-07-14 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill July 14 7:30… Continue reading July 14, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
July 10, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Hannah Towne Louese apparently was not feeling well and Hannah went to help out. Mildred woke with a stomachache and Dee had to get some medicine and the doctor came twice. 1898-07-10 Hannah Towne to Nancy Brown Sunday Afternoon Evening July 10 1898 Dear Sister The train was… Continue reading July 10, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
July 7, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Will probably move the gallery next week but hasn’t found a place yet. Business has been a little better than last week and sends a check for $25.00. 1898-07-07 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill July 7 Dear ones at home Yours received… Continue reading July 7, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
June 27, 1898 To: Willis Brown, Chicago, IL From: Josephine Curtiss, Sodus, NY Gives an update on her family and also recounts the earlier deaths of Charles and Sidney Allen and how William Tinklepaugh dishonestly took Sidney’s home away from him. 1898-06-27 Josephine Curtiss to Willis Brown SODUS ACADEMY E. Curtiss, A. M., Principal Sodus,… Continue reading June 27, 1898 letter to Willis Brown from Josephine Curtiss
June 15, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Is writing for Hannah who is very busy but will try to come next Friday if she or Lela can meet her at the depot. 1898-06-15 Sarah Keith to Nancy Brown Galesburg June 15 /98 My Dear Girl, H[1] wrote you… Continue reading June 15, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
June 6, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Writes about how business is going, the money made and the amount he is sending home. Wishes they could sell their house in Kalamazoo and all live in Chicago, but not sure what is best as he would only be at home… Continue reading June 6, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
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