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
September 14, 1890 To: Ethan Keith From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL Is anxious to hear how Ethan’s invention is coming along. They recently moved and it is a good move. Writes that the World’s Columbian Exposition is going to be at the lakefront and Jackson Park. Chicago Sept 14 1890 Dear Brother Dont know if… Continue reading September 14, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
May 25, 1890 To: Charles Towne, Galesburg, MI From: Lucius C. West, Kalamazoo, MI Is sending the Canadian assignment for Ethan Keith to sign. Kalamazoo, Mich., May 25, 1890. C.D. Towne, Esq., Galesburg, Mich. Dear Sir:- I find that the Canadian assignments were not executed at the time the application were made the instructions… Continue reading May 25, 1890 letter to Charles Towne from Lucius C. West
February 9, 1890 To: Ethan Keith From: Rose James, Charlestown, OH Recounts the various illnesses suffered by her family. Tells Ethan that if Hannah has not made her decision yet, he should tell her to take the one she loves the most. She thought it would be “Ed.” Talks about the Turners. Tells Ethan she… Continue reading February 9, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Rose James
January 21, 1890 To: Oscar Keith From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Doesn’t think Oscar needs to send his family record to Aylmer Keith as he included their generation in the record he sent in. Corrects Oscar regarding Hannah getting married. She wasn’t even engaged, so there was no marriage planned. Informs Oscar where to write… Continue reading January 21, 1890 letter to Oscar Keith from Ethan Keith
January 1, 1879 To: Margaret Stinehart From: Julia Allen, Comstock, MI Daily accounting of the family life. Comstock, 1879 Dear Sister Margaret[1] January 1st, We[2] went to Keiths[3] and held New Years, Hanks family[4] there too. Nancys Pa plays on a violin, & her Brother[5] on the Organ so we heard good music. Hank give… Continue reading January 1, 1879 letter to Margaret Stinehart from Julia Allen
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