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1898, July 13 – Letter from Ernest Rodgers to friend Lewis Hesse

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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 […]

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1898, September 26 – Letter from Ernest Rodgers to friend Lewis Hesse

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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 […]

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1895, December 31 – Invitation to a Masquerade Surprise Party

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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 […]

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1894, May 5 – Letter from George Hesse to brother Lewis Hesse

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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 […]

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1898, April 21 – Letter from George Hesse to brother Lewis Hesse

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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 […]

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1898, April 28 – Letter from Rosalie Bauwens to fiance Lewis Hesse

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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 & […]

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1898, April 26 – Letter from Rosalie Bauwens to finace Lewis Hesse

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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 […]

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