Letter from William W. Aldrich to Elizabeth Braman
Origsize: 4.75 x 3.5; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Name/Title
Letter from William W. Aldrich to Elizabeth Braman
Entry/Object ID
2024.02.25
Scope and Content
2024.02.25A
Envelope is addressed to Mrs. D. R. Braman Alma Waubonsee Co Kansas
Written on the front left side: If not called for in 10 days return to Box 1126 Lorain Ohio
Postmarked on the front LORAIN / APR 29 1895 2PM
Postmarked on the back ALMA / MAY 1 1895 2PM / KANS
Features a red United States Post Two cent stamp on the upper right front of envelope
2024.02.25B
Letter written on letterhead paper with the heading: WM. W. ALDRICH Residence 18 Myrtle St. P.O. BOX 1126 on the upper left front side of the page.
Front Page:
Lorain April 28th 1895
Dear Sister
The Papers you send me are Read and are appreciated I have a beautiful and comfortable home on the shore at Lorain it is as nice as Br. Henrys in Dover our old home my buildings house and barn are no good as his I have 200 acres and 30 village lots at Northport Mich I have money in Elyria and Lorain Savings Banks I have quit work in some respects I am like the old horse Bildad when he was 32 years old I gave him his time Now I am in my 78th year and I take my time I take a good many News Papers and spend much of my time in reading I take the Traverse Herald and Home Cheer I will send you a copy this week I take it for the Northport News in good cheer is the photo of Mrs. Campbell they keep the Wakazoo Hotel and are owing me 300 dollars drawing ??? ??? ??? board with them when I am there I sent them a letter this morning saying I would be there in June to stay a few weeks Tomorrow we go to Elyria to the funeral of Bethena Aldrich Smith my son Wms 2nd daughter
Back Page:
The Motor Cars leave Lorain evry 15 minutes for Elyria Berthena leaves a husband and 5 children 1 girl 4 boys My daughter Lucy that married Harrison Bates died a year ago. I read a letter from Etta and Clara Bates the other day saying they wanted me to come and spend a month with them before I go to Northport I shall go a year ago the 16th of Jan I settled with my wife ?LJ? Aldrich and paid her 1000 dollars she signed off her Dower and haved all others claiming any thing through her the 16th of last Jan she died the 1000 just about paid her Dr bills and funeral expences I am feeling quite young yet but if I should marry again with the experiance that I have had U bet It will be one without any incumbrances or ever likely to have I have quite a large library of books I have just read Bunyans Pilgrim Progress and the life of Christ and the Apostles I am now reading the Bible through for the 3rd time and now comes in a little more experience If a man lose a horse he can buy another If he loose a house he can buy another If he lose a wife he can get another but if he lose his soul Good Bye John
PS I will close by saying I will be Pleased to hear from you and David as often as you shall feel like writing to an only Brother
Affectionately as ever yours Wm W Aldrich
