Lester Mills     ( November 7, 1890 )

Lester Mills

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Letter. One page, both sides

Paper: Lined paper, 9” wide by 7” high

Envelope was addressed to Miss Lizzie Golden, Coopersville, Mich.

The front was postmarked Muskegon, Mich, Sep 24, 1891

The back was postmarked Coopersville, Mich., Sep 24, 1891

Since the letter is dated Nov 7, 1890, this is not the correct envelope

The envelope is stamped with a 2-cent stamp

The envelope is 4-3/4” wide by 3-3/4” high

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Muskegon, Nov 7 1890

 

 

My Dear Friend Liz:

 

I received your long looked for letter night before last.  I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick.  I had begun to think you weren’t going to write any more.  I was in Coopersville three days and did not hear any thing about you being sick.  I went Friday morning before I came here.  I expected you would be there going to school.  I was very much disappointed at not seeing you before I came over here.  I cant tell exactly when I will go home.  I don’t think I will before two weeks.  If you are going to school, I will probably see you then.  I don’t like it here near as well as I do Gd Rapids.  It is too airy here to suit me.  I am afraid of being blown away.  The factory has not started up yet.  We have just been getting ready to run since I came here.  The shop is three miles from the city at Muskegon heights.  The electric streetcar runs out there.  I have got a nice place to board in a private house at No. 90 Terrace St.  It is only a block from the streetcar and near town too.  Tell Mary I hope she will soon be well.  I would like to see you both tonight.  Well Lizzie, I guess this will be as much as you will care to read so I will close hoping to hear from you soon.

 

As Ever, Your Friend,

Lester

 

Direct: No. 90 Terrace St., Muskegon, Mich.

 

 

 

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