April 11, 1899 To: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI On a visit to her parents’ home she stopped in Kalamazoo and she couldn’t keep the tears away as she missed all the times that Nancy had greeted her there. Also mentions how excited Nancy’s dog Zama was to see her children… Continue reading April 11, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
April 12, 1891 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Helen York, Nampa, ID Describes the work being done on the “Canal proper.” Writes of receiving letters from various family members; one in particular was from Henry Lee, who was helping to get a record of the Lees, and wanted Helen to send Lucy’s information. She… Continue reading April 12, 1891 letter to Ethan Keith from Helen York
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
Catherine (Keith) Bradley Lee November 17, 1809 – May 25, 1889 ——- From the May 22, 1889 Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph, p.2: “Aunt Katy” is suffering untold agony, which must end soon.” ——- From the May 29, 1889 Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph, p.6: Mrs. Catherine Lee died of cancer on Saturday night after long and painful suffering.… Continue reading Obituary of Catherine (Keith) Bradley Lee
January 1889 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Charles J. Lee, Melbourne, Australia Writes regarding the patent that he is trying to obtain for Ethan. Was informed of his mother’s accident and wishes Ethan to visit her and then report on her condition. His wife had a baby girl born New Year’s morning. 9 Universal… Continue reading January 1889 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
December 1, 1888 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, Michigan From: Charles J. Lee, On the High Sea Describes the passage from San Francisco to Australia and the Feast he attended given by the King and Queen of Hawaii in honor or the Chicago Base Ball Club. Wants Ethan to send his Power of Attorney so he… Continue reading December 1, 1888 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles J. Lee
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
May 9, 1882 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith A letter of condolence to Oscar and Mary Ann regarding the death of their daughter, Katie. Also writes with an update on her family, particularly that Louese and D.D. Harris were married on April 12th. She also adds a letter of condolence to… Continue reading May 9, 1882 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
January 21, 1877 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Didn’t write earlier as he figured that since his father was visiting Frank’s family and his mother was writing all the news, he didn’t need to write. His father returned about 1:00 Saturday morning and was pleased with his visit to the family. Scan… Continue reading January 21, 1877 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
October 23, 1876 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Uncle Joe Lee died. Ansel Lee, who lived in Titusville, Pa., was able to come in time for the funeral and will stay until everything is settled. It appears that Uncle Joe didn’t leave a will. Uncle Charles thought it was “pretty bad to… Continue reading October 23, 1876 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
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