November 30, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Florence Keith, Oakland, CA They are settled in and enjoying their new home. Henry was transferred a few weeks ago to the Portland run making three trips in two weeks and likes it better than the Los Angeles run. Gives an update on her mother and… Continue reading November 30, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Florence Keith
July 25, 1878 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Marion Tomlinson, Laingsburg, MI Marion was visiting her uncle in Laingsburg, Michigan, and will be starting for home soon. Laingsburg,[1] July 25,/78 Am just ready to start for home, intended to go Tuesday but did not feel well, and did not want to encounter that great… Continue reading July 25, 1878 letter to Luke Keith from Marion Tomlinson
December 10, 1876 To: Sarah Keith From: Luke Keith, Perry, NY Luke is staying at the Tomlinson house. George received a telegram informing them that his sister Susan was dead. The funeral will be on Monday but the weather is so bad that they are unable to go. Luke is concerned with how things are… Continue reading December 10, 1876 letter to Sarah Keith from Luke Keith
May 30, 1876 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Galesburg, MI Blog Date: 09-25-2018 Doesn’t have any news and has been expecting a letter from Nellie so “will bring this uninteresting letter to a close.” Scan of 1876-05-30 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg May 30th 1876[1] Dear Cousin After waiting a long time I will… Continue reading May 30, 1876 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
July 14, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Galesburg, MI His sister, Lois, had a baby girl. Writes about the wheat harvest. He does the cutting with a machine and two men ride and do the binding. Scan of 1874-07-14 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg July 14th 74 Cousin Frank Am in receipt… Continue reading July 14, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
February 9, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Aunt Alfleda is sick. She takes morphine for her stomach but won’t let a doctor see her. Lucy has joined the Grangers. Uncle Joe Lee is so lame that he can hardly get around. Scan of 1874-02-09 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Feb… Continue reading February 9, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
July 23, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Buffalo, NY Has to defer his visit to Perry until he returns from the west which will be about September 1st. Scan of 1871-07-23 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Buffalo July 23d 1871 Cousin Frank I have the impression that I have written you more letters… Continue reading July 23, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
April 2, 1871 To: Nancy Keith From: Nellie Tomlinson, Perry, NY Nellie received Nancy’s letter and was sorry to hear so many friends are sick. They all liked Perry from the beginning except her grandmother, but she likes it better now. The school closed with a Friday night exhibition which was well received. She isn’t… Continue reading April 2, 1871 letter to Nancy Keith from Nellie Tomlinson
March 28, 1866 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Comstock, MI Couldn’t understand why he hadn’t received an answer to the letters he had written until he saw a notice in the local paper that there was a letter waiting for him at the post office. He was presently working with 12 head of cattle,… Continue reading March 28, 1866 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
July 28, 1863 To: Luke Keith, Galesburgh, MI From: George Tomlinson, Pavilion, NY George mostly writes about his harvest, but also mentions the land transaction deal with Mr. Babcock, which has been the subject of many of his previous letters. His wife, Marion, finishes the letter with updates on various people. Pavilion July 28 1863… Continue reading July 28, 1863 letter to Luke Keith from George Tomlinson
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