May 12, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, 1236 Summit Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Henry writes regarding the photography business and how he, Bess and Claude are getting along. Bess then adds her own letter filling in more family details. 1898-05-12 Henry Brown and Bess Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill May 12… Continue reading May 12, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown and Bess Brown
July 26, 1868 To: Lois Clark From: Kate Chaffee, Waverly, MI Was glad to hear from the family because she didn’t know who to ask for help when it was needed. Mother Chaffee was there now but wanted to go to Jed’s and then she and the children would be alone as Jeff was off… Continue reading July 26, 1868 letter to Lois Clark from Kate Chaffee
May 1, 1867 To: Nancy Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Wayland, MI Lois writes that she has been doing some work around the house. Willie and Meredith are out to play and Kate is holding Myrtie. They are all well as usual. She asks a lot of questions about various people and is wondering… Continue reading May 1, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Lois Clark
May 13, 1866 To: Luke & Sarah Keith From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH Lois is trying to make some decisions about her life as a young widow. She is trying to decide whether to buy a farm in Spring Hill (draws a map) but also thinking about going to Michigan. The children think she… Continue reading May 13, 1866 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
September 18, 1865 To: Luke & Sarah Keith From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH Was sorry to hear that Grandpa Keith was sick; hoped everyone else was well. Talks about Mr. Van taking Chloe and that he will play some trick with her and she’ll get back in her old tracks. Was worried about Chloe… Continue reading September 18, 1865 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
September 8, 1865 To: Sarah Keith From: Chloe Austin, Spring Hill, OH Tells of her journey. Found Lois and her family well except Mr. Clark who has the ague every other day. Lois Clark finishes the letter. Says that Willie has a sore mouth and summer complaint. Springhill Sept 8[1] Dear Friend I left Aldrige… Continue reading September 8, 1865 letter to Sarah Keith from Chloe Austin and Lois Clark
March 3, 1865 To: Luke & Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH General news about her children and inquires about the family and neighbors. Says that Charlie has a corn stalk fiddle and he thinks Grandpa would laugh to hear it. Springhill,[1] March 3rd/65 Dear Parents I hasten to write you… Continue reading March 3, 1865 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 