Name/Title
Letter: Annette (?) to Gertrude SeiberlingEntry/Object ID
A 2025.12.b1.f1.3abDescription
Paper letterhead says "Lakanwood, Marquette Island, Hessel, Michigan". Letter starts by offering condolences for Gertrude's accident. The writer mentions Hessel being different without Gertrude there. Mentions Gertrude broke her arm. The writer then talks about their weekend at Hessel, specifically "Chase Camp", and mentions Frank and Irene joining her for dinner. She then expresses gratitude for having Gertrude as a friend. Tells Gertrude to mind her doctors and nurses then wishes her well.Subject Person/Organization
Seiberling, Gertrude PenfieldCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Katrina NeffAcquisition
Accession
A 2025.12Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
FoundLetter Details
Letter Date
Aug 22, 1939Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
August 22, 1939Postmark Place
City
HesselState/Province
MichiganCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
Purple and depicts George Washington; cost 3 centsSender
Name
AnnetteAddress
Lakanwood, Marquette Island
Hessel, MichiganAddressee
Name
Mrs. Frank SeiberlingAddress
City Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie, MichiganPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Gertrude-
You don’t know how sorry I was to hear about your accident and not be able to see you.
It doesn’t seem like Hessel not to have you here.
However I am so glad to know you are getting along so nicely.
I have been in hospitals a number of times and most people think I am queer when I tell them I have always enjoyed myself.
It is a wonderful place to rest and I think with the strenuous life most of us lead now a days a rest is a good thing.
It seems too bad you had to have a rest via a broken arm but often times such things are blessings in disguise.
[Illegible] and I came last Friday and are having our usual delightful time.
Saturday night we went to the Chase Camp to dinner. A rain spoiled the bonfire but we had a nice game of bridge in the cabin. Sunday we were at Shepherds to dinner and last night Frank, Irene, Midge + Karny were here to dinner. We had Ruth’s famous white fish – [illegible] – and then bridge until two oclock when the guests departed.
I think Frank looks very much better than when I last saw him.
[Illegible] and I are leaving for home a week from today. You know we had had two weeks at the Morris camp – Hulbert Lake – before we came here.
How fortunate I am to have so many wonderful friends!
They always come near the top of the list when I count my blessings and you + Frank have a place all your own in my heart.
You have always been so kind to me and my children, and I appreciate it more than I can tell you.
Be a good girl and mind your doctor and nurses. It [illegible] to do it.
With all good wishes for a good recovery and a heart full of love
Devotedly
Annette
August 22 -1939-Transcriber
Roberta Searle, Barb VargoLanguage
EnglishCreate Date
December 18, 2025Update Date
August 11, 2026
