John Van Vulpen property letters, 1912

Letter

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

John Van Vulpen property letters, 1912

Entry/Object ID

2026.15.10

Description

Two letters to John Van Vulpen of Douglas, Michigan from C. De Keyzer, a notary public in Holland. Letter A and envelope dated 15 Oct. 1912, typewritten, about selling 18 acres of land on Graafschap Road. Letter B with envelope dated 21 Oct. 1912, farm property contract and 8.5x3.5" gift booklet with note "John, with best wishes from Bessie(?) & Wright." The handwritten letter seeks to convince Mr. Van Vulpen that "if you were running [a] real estate office and had to pay all of the expenses connected with running of such an office, you would charge more or else quit. For our expense is very heavy and we have to make a living ..."

Collection

Development, land, Letters and correspondence

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2026.15

Source or Donor

Wisniewski, Scott

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Dimension Description

letters

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Box

219 Steinberg, Schuham, Scott, Latas families

Create Date

June 12, 2026

Update Date

June 12, 2026