June 8, 1899 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Chicago IL Isn’t feeling very well and then writes that she has broken out in a rash and Bess thinks it is the German measles. If she does have the measles she won’t be able to go to Galesburg for her brother’s wedding. 1899-06-08 Lela Brown… Continue reading June 8, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
June 6, 1899 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Chicago IL Describes the shopping she and Bess had done in preparation for their brother’s wedding. 1899-06-06 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago, Ill June 6, 1899 My dear Mamma: Your letter came this morning so will write just a little before I do my work.… Continue reading June 6, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
June 4, 1899 To: Sarah Keith From: James Keith, Chicago, IL General news about family. Would like to come home for Claude’s wedding but can’t see how they can since Winnie would miss two weeks of school. Will plan to come when school lets out. 1899-06-04 James Keith to Sarah Keith Chicago June 4 1899… Continue reading June 4, 1899 letter to Sarah Keith from James Keith
October 2, 1898 To: Matilda Brown From: Willis Brown, Chicago, IL Apologizes for not writing. Lizzie is in Michigan and has not been well lately. He was surprised to hear of Hattie’s death. When Lizzie is ready to go home, he wishes his mother would come with her. It would give Nancy a chance to… Continue reading October 2, 1898 letter to Matilda Brown from Willis Brown
May 31, 1898To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MIFrom: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL Writes about various friends and how she spends her leisure time. Art Crandall, her “fellow from Kalamazoo,” came unexpectedly and she expects she’ll “have some fun” because she and Albert are going to a social. Writes about the photography business, some pictures she has… Continue reading May 31, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Bess 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 2, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, 1236 Summit Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Tells of the various household items he has bought as well as some photography items. Feels he almost has enough to do business with now. 1898-05-02 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill May 2 1898 Dear Ones at… Continue reading May 2, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
February 25, 1897 To: Nancy Brown From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Hopes that something will turn up so that one of them can pay up the mortgage. Gertie has left her husband Henry because he wouldn’t take a bath. Had a good visit with Lela. Wonders if Jim is going to have the operation done… Continue reading February 25, 1897 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
September 6, 1896 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Business has been good, took in $134.31 the last week. He doesn’t have time to think about anything but work, so it will be up to Nancy and Lela to decide if they want to move down to Chicago or stay in Michigan. There… Continue reading September 6, 1896 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
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
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