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
February 9, 1890 To: Ethan Keith From: Rose James, Charlestown, OH Recounts the various illnesses suffered by her family. Tells Ethan that if Hannah has not made her decision yet, he should tell her to take the one she loves the most. She thought it would be “Ed.” Talks about the Turners. Tells Ethan she… Continue reading February 9, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Rose James
February 26, 1887 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Brown Writes about how much Louese mourns for her son, Jay. Between this letter and her father Luke Keith’s diary, it appears they held a seance and contacted Jay. It is believed that Mrs. Wood was the spiritual medium, but this is just conjecture. Goes… Continue reading February 26, 1887 letter to the Keith Family from Nancy Brown
November 8, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Letter sympathizing on the ordeal of the trial of Harvey Keith’s murder. Galesburg Nov 8th 1885 Dear Oscar and Mary[1] I hope you do not think because I have not written you we have not thought of you or the _____… Continue reading November 8, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
August 6, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI A letter of sympathy in regard to the murder of their son. Galesburg Aug 6th 1885 Dear Oscar and Mary O how our hearts go out in sympathy to you this terrible affliction that has come upon you. I find myself… Continue reading August 6, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
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
May 8, 1882 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: C. H. Streator, Waverly, MI Is requesting that Sarah send more of the Olive Branch series to Alfleda. Mrs Keith In beha of aunt Fleda Keith[1] she is at our house at this tim. You sent her one number of the Olive Branch. She would… Continue reading May 8, 1882 postcard to Sarah Keith from Cyrus Streator
March 10, 1882 To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Skinner, Ceresco, MI Apparently Sarah was worried about the possibility that she told her family something that now may have gotten back to Mr. W. Lois was writing to tell her that she shouldn’t feel she was to blame, and that she would talk to… Continue reading March 10, 1882 letter to Sarah Keith from Lois Skinner
January 15, 1882 To: Sarah Keith From: Harriet Plank, Grand Rapids, MI Apologizes for not answering Sarah’s letter sooner and was glad to get the Galesburg newspaper, but sorry to hears of all the deaths, especially that of Mrs. Towne. Goes on to give an update on her… Continue reading January 15, 1882 letter to Sarah Keith from Harriet Plank
November 6, 1881 To: Hannah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Mary Plank, Grand Rapids, MI Apologizes for not writing sooner but she had been sick with the ague. She is working at the Shirt Factory. Her brother Will’s baby is five months old and weighs 19 pounds. They had a pleasant visit with Hannah’s mother and… Continue reading November 6, 1881 letter to Hannah Keith from Mary Plank
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