January 1, 1891 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL All are well except Grace, but she is alright now. Doesn’t seem like New Year’s; it rained all night and doesn’t show signs of letting up. Would like Henry’s address. Minnie’s sister Sarah is moving in with “her man” next week. Minnie… Continue reading January 1, 1891 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
September 16, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Will Clark, Chicago, IL Is writing to inform the family that he was discharged from his employment with the railroad for violating the rules; however, he was later given a letter to go back to work. In the meantime, he went out to the Stockyards and… Continue reading September 16, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Will Clark
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
July 27, 1890 To: Ethan Keith From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL He hasn’t worked much lately. If the men don’t have someone backing them it is hard to get steady work. If Hiram still worked for the company he would get him to ask them to put him back to work. Is glad that Henry… Continue reading July 27, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
June 2, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL Hasn’t had any luck finding a job. He was not the only one who was let go and believes that the only reason was because he was earning top pay and they could replace him with someone new and pay him much… Continue reading June 2, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Jim Keith
May 25, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Jim Keith, Chicago, IL He was let go from his job as a railroad man and is unsure of what he will do now. He would like to get a job with the police in Lincoln Park. His cousin Gene suggested going to Colorado where his… Continue reading May 25, 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
May 20, 1883 To: Nancy Betts From: Eugene Crawford, White Pine, CO Written on Crawford House stationery, showing E. L. Crawford as the proprietor. Eugene is writing his grandmother and enclosing $2.00. He would have sent more, but couldn’t because he didn’t expect to realize anything from his mine until the fall. His wife, Minnie,… Continue reading May 20, 1883 letter to Nancy Betts from Eugene Crawford
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 