July 1899[1] From: Henry Brown Hasn’t heard from Bess and since there is a newspaper strike and they can’t get news of any kind, they are a little worried that it’s possible the boat went down. 1899-07 From Henry Brown … any way before we will need her and perhaps it will be so dull… Continue reading July 1899 letter from Henry Brown
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
February 17, 1899 To: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL From: Henry & Nancy Brown Have everything packed and want Claude and Bess to look for a place for them to live. Henry will get there Saturday or Sunday but it will be a week from Monday or Tuesday until Nancy and Lela get there. 1899-02-17 Henry… Continue reading February 17, 1899 letter to Bess Brown from Henry & Nancy Brown
October 27, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL Is too excited to write much as Papa bought a music box and it was just delivered at suppertime. Describes the music box and some of the records that came with it. 1898-10-27 Bess Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago, Ill. Oct 27 – 1898… Continue reading October 27, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Bess Brown
October 25, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Feels he doesn’t know much about B & Loan investments, but suggests she look into it. Claude is thinking of investing. More updates on the photography business. 1898-10-25 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 25 1898 Dear ones in Kalamazoo… Continue reading October 25, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
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
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
October 8, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Chicago, IL They went to the museum last night and saw the hoochie-coochie; she wouldn’t have gone if she knew what it was. Writes about different things she bought. Bess and Lillie are making candy. 1898-10-08 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 8 Dear… Continue reading October 8, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
October 7, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Business has not been good, mainly because the weather has been rainy. When business gets dull he will move and start another place and when that plays out he will go somewhere else and try to make enough to live on. 1898-10-07… Continue reading October 7, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
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