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
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
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
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
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
March 2, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: James Keith, Chicago, IL He was back home in Chicago. Was sorry to hear about D’s barn fire and the loss of his horses. He hopes Ethan and the rest of the folks will come to Chicago for the World’s Fair. The papers say it will… Continue reading March 2, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
April 15, 1884 To: Sarah Keith From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Doesn’t think she will write much as she has an awful headache. She has started cleaning the house a little and has moved the crib into her bedroom where Jay slept in it for the first time last night. Since Ollie has moved in… Continue reading April 15, 1884 letter to Sarah Keith from Louese Harris
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 