July 7, 1899 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Galesburg, MI Couldn’t find the pin that Eda gave her and had only worn it twice. She and LaVerne had been cleaning their grandparents’ house. She planned on returning home in a week. 1899-07-07 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown July 7, 1899 Galesburg Dear Mamma: We… Continue reading July 7, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
June 30, 1899 To: Nancy Brown From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Lela hasn’t given Dr an answer yet but Louese thinks she will before she returns home. They get along very well with Aaron and Cora. Doesn’t know how Hannah will cope with the family visits coming up. 1899-06-30 Louese Harris to Nancy Brown Shelbyville … Continue reading June 30, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
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
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
May 12, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, 1236 Summit Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Henry writes regarding the photography business and how he, Bess and Claude are getting along. Bess then adds her own letter filling in more family details. 1898-05-12 Henry Brown and Bess Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill May 12… Continue reading May 12, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown and Bess Brown
May 1, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL He opened a photo studio at 1141 Western Avenue in Chicago. Gives a rundown of the building and the expenditures he has made. He wants Bess to join him and will have Claude meet her at the train. 1898-05-01 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown… Continue reading May 1, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
January 1, 1891 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL All are well except Grace, but she is alright now. Doesn’t seem like New Year’s; it rained all night and doesn’t show signs of letting up. Would like Henry’s address. Minnie’s sister Sarah is moving in with “her man” next week. Minnie… Continue reading January 1, 1891 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
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
July 9, 1890 To: James Keith, Chicago, IL From: Cora Meredith, Shelbyville, MI Cora wrote that she did not enjoy the Fourth any more than Jim did. She went to Long Lake but had an awful headache. Cora suggests that Jim work on the passenger trains rather than the freight trains since he likes that… Continue reading July 9, 1890 letter to Jim Keith from Cora Meredith
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 