1898, July 13 – Letter from Ernest Rodgers to friend Lewis Hesse
Ernest writes to Lewis about possibly buying their own blacksmith shop. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & all) or click on the image links to view […]
Ernest writes to Lewis about possibly buying their own blacksmith shop. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & all) or click on the image links to view […]
Lewis received a letter from friend & former co-worker Ernest, describing work & other co-workers at the Steel Works Club in Joliett, Illinois. Read a transcript of the letter below […]
Lewis is invited to a surprise party. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & all) or click on the image links to view the actual letter. As […]
George writes Lewis from Baltimore & explains he will be travelling between Baltimore & London. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & all) or click on the […]
George writes his brother about shipping off to war and his concern desire to hear from him in case he doesn’t make it back. Read a transcript of the letter […]
Rosalie & Lewis discuss the soldiers in Joliet & St. Louis. Rosalie scolds Lewis & they both struggle with headaches. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & […]
Rosalie frets over the relationship of Otto Miller and Julie, along with her roll in it. Read a transcript of the letter below (original misspellings & all) or click on […]