May 9, 1882 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith A letter of condolence to Oscar and Mary Ann regarding the death of their daughter, Katie. Also writes with an update on her family, particularly that Louese and D.D. Harris were married on April 12th. She also adds a letter of condolence to… Continue reading May 9, 1882 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
June 13, 1880 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Katie Randall, McBride, MI She has been so busy she has not had time to write. They have built a new house farther away from the mill and there is not as much smoke and cinders. She has been feeling better and has not had… Continue reading June 13, 1880 letter to James & Mary Ann Keith from Katie Randall
April 30, 1880 To: James Oscar Keith From: Katie Randall, McBride, MI[1] Received a letter from her brother Harvey who wrote that he was at Uncle Ed’s, but didn’t say whether he intended to stay there or where he was going. She then writes to her two younger brothers telling them they must not do… Continue reading April 30, 1880 letter to Oscar Keith from Katie Randall
April 28 To: Mary Ann Keith From: Harvey Keith, Paw Paw, MI Writes that he has gotten a job, earning $16.00 a month, and would like his mother to send his clothes, not forgetting his shoes, as well as get him some salve and a new bottle of his medicine. Paw Paw April 28[1] Mother[2]… Continue reading April 28 letter to Mary Ann Keith from Harvey Keith
January 7, 1874 To: Jessie Keith From: Ella Bogue, Benton Harbor, MI Was hoping to receive a letter from Nettie, but got tired of waiting and so is sending one to her. Would like her to ask Mrs. Lockwood to send her her Singing Book. It is her sister’s and she has needed it several… Continue reading January 7, 1874 letter to Jessie Keith from Ella Bogue
September 22, 1872 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Galesburg, MI His plans to go west fell through as his friend has lost or is likely to lose his property. He will try to start a business in the fall. Scan of 1872-09-22 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Sept 22nd 72 Dear Cousin You… Continue reading September 22, 1872 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
September 17, 1872 To: Nancy Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Tells Nancy that Pa does not feel well enough to pick her up; however, if she comes on the 4:00 train tomorrow he will meet her in Kalamazoo. He had been at Oscar’s in Deerfield and they had a baby boy, who was five… Continue reading September 17, 1872 letter to Nancy Keith from Sarah Keith
January 18, 1872 To: Sarah Keith From: Oscar Keith, Coloma, MI Was sorry to hear that Kirby had foreclosed on their mortgage. Mentions the birth of several babies. Scan of 1872-01-18 Oscar Keith to Sarah Keith Coloma Jany 18, 1872 Dear Aunt Yours of the 21st was just recd. I was glad to hear from you… Continue reading January 18, 1872 letter to Sarah Keith from Oscar Keith
December 10, 1869 To: Luke & Sarah Keith From: Oscar Keith, Coloma, MI News about neighbors, both past and present. Would like Luke to talk to Mr. Streator about some money he apparently owes them. Alfleda and Mary Ann both add to the letter; Mary Ann mentions that Oscar built a cottage, and that the… Continue reading December 10, 1869 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Oscar Keith
May 10, 1868 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Oscar Keith, Deerfield, MI He was glad to hear the matter had progressed as far as it had. He would like the money as he wants to buy a team and wants to know how they came up with the amount of his share of the… Continue reading May 10, 1868 letter to Luke Keith from Oscar Keith
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