Name/Title
Last Letter from John J. ElwellEntry/Object ID
2000.FIC.02.250Scope and Content
John Johnson Elwell to his good friend, relating news of his brother's ill health and that he is alone in the office.
2000.FIC.02.250A
The board of commissioners [listed in the top right of the page]
Wm. J. Gleason / President / J.B. Molyneaux / Secretary / J.J Elwell / Edward H. Bohm / Charles C. Dewstoe
Engraving of the Soldiers and Sailor's Monument [LEFT]
LEVI T. SCOFIELD, ARCHITECT & SCULPTOR
Lithograph of the Ohio seal with wheat shafts, eagle above with a flag flying in the breeze to the right, muster roll below with a rifle, canteen, drum with horn below, partial anchor and stack of mortar balls.
HEADQUARTERS OF / CUYAHOGA COUNTY / Soldiers and Sailor's Monument / Commission.
W.J. MORGAN & CO. LITH, CLEVELAND, O
ROOM 604 AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING
Cleveland, O. Dec 6 1899
My Good Friends,
Not having heard from you in a long time I was anxious to see how it was with you. A week before I tried to get it done, but failed after waiting a long time for a command it being near night I gave it up for the time. I have not been as well as usual this Fall and have to take as good care of myself as I can - am blessed to work pretty hard as usual. And could've has dropped all of him for the last three months
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He will not be in the office probably any more. My brother, had a stroke in the office two weeks ago, I am alone in the office. He was at the hospital for a week, but is now at home where he will be obliged to remain a good while, I fear. So we go - on so we are going - My brother and I have been in office together for 40 years. Though did offer with in not finding you at home on Thanksgiving day. I was glad that Marsh and you were able to ??? all [unsure of phrases]
Love to all
Thine
J.J. Elwell
2000.FIC.02.250B Envelope:
Envelope from Mr. Elwell to Ida Cahoon on Soldiers and Sailor's Commission stationery, date stamped 12/6/1899 with red George Washington stamp, 2 cents. Horizontal lines going through the stamp.
Handwritten in black ink on top: The Last Letter
Addressed in black pencil: Mrs Ida M. Cahoon / North Dover / Ohio
Back:
Partial postmark when received. NORTH DOVER / Dec / 6 / 1899 / OHIOCollection
Early Family Papers: CahoonRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bohm, Edward H.Person or Organization
Dewstoe, Charles C.Person or Organization
Gleason, William J.Person or Organization
Scofield, Levi T.Person or Organization
Elwell, John J.Person or Organization
Molyneaux, J.B.Related Entries
Notes
2000.FIC.02.248, 2000.FIC.02.249, NP.03.02.006, NP.03.02.007, NP.03.02.008, NP.03.02.009, NP.03.02.010, NP.03.02.011
