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 5, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Will Clark, Chicago, IL Has been sick for a month and hasn’t had a good night’s sleep since last summer. He’s working every chance he gets as he expects he will be let go. He is disgusted with the company officials. Is anxious that Ethan will… Continue reading June 5, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Will Clark
August 13, 1882 To: Nancy Brown From: Lois Skinner, Ceresco, MI General letter about daily life and inquiring about news of family and friends. Refers to a letter from Charles Rice who indicated that his grandmother was alive, but her brother who lived in Barry County was buried a week ago. Ceresco[1], Aug 13th 1882… Continue reading August 13, 1882 letter to Nancy Brown from Lois Skinner
January 15, 1882 To: James Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Will Clark, Jasper, MI He is cutting wood. He gets 75 cents for a cord of four-foot wood and 50 cents for a cord of stove wood. Varion Youngs is helping him and they can cut four to six cords a day. He expects to go… Continue reading January 15, 1882 letter to Jim Keith from Will Clark
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