William Albright and John W. Albright to William O. Albright et al., 12 October 1873
Union Cass Co. Michn Oct the 12th /73
Dear Children & my Dearest Arthur
We recd your long looked for letter of the 7 yesterday the 11th. I had almost a mind to advertise you that I might here from you once more, hope you will be more punctual in future
this forenoon I was in Church here Elder Ketchem preach a good sermon this P.M. I am alone; the 3 & Mrs Trouts went to the Brick S H this PM the 3 & Trouts & Luse & Co have gone to Log Chaple. Br Luse is puting Jack through the 2nd today, Go it Hanes the 2d
We are all as well as usual, onley I coughed very much last night & my lungs & right arm are sore today I expectorate very much at presant the change of season causes it
John had the Eryseples last week Laid over 1 day only took all.
Cyrus all OK, ribs all strait again
Emley is well & lively as a little B / But at Uncle Georges it is sorowfull soon after Johnnathans wifes death Lidey took sick, with Typhoid She is some better, then poor Henry was taken sick Typh too & he died the 6th was buried the 8th by the Order of O.F. very long funeral preached by Mr Biddle English & by Mr Luse German & very solem opening prayer by Elder Ketchem.
Brother Tucks onley child Daughter aged 18 yrs was buried last week, his other daughter died 10 months ago James Dotys wife died 8th in Constantine Bro R Wansbrough is stationed at Pentwater Michn Cyrus was at their house in Elkhart few days ago
Jacob came there the 1st on his way to Conference & got back the 8th stayed 2 hours & off home. Mr Hott. Bishop, Pro[?] must have put the preachers in a sack shook them up, then gave it a sling & so scatered them all over helter scelter like chaff /
Jacob is ordained & goes to 3 River Circuit, Sethman to Breman Cx, fisher comes here or we quit being brethren no more Mishon
Bro Tuck takes Jacobs work Soder G Sickefuse ([?]) is our Elder 3rd Costet Elder at Roan Oak & President of Rone Oke Cotage, good
you know Fisher from Berrien Other news I know non of interest I am still trying to sell if posible I wish I could see my dear Arty & the rest of you. I think I can send you some Recds & glass cutters soon but there is a damper on money here try & get along with those Church difecultyes as smooth as posible they exist here too & all over
I would send for Doras chest soon in Wm Wageners name, it might save some bother you know Doo write oftener & more about my Dear Artey
Your Afect father
Wm Albright /
first frost, here Sept. 5th.
October 12th 1873
Your letter was very welcome indeed Consequently we will answer it immediately.
Dear Brother and Family.
Have been to meeting twice today, down west this morning. Bro Luse preached a while after which your humble servant talked a while This afternoon went up to the Chapel, held prayer meeting, we have two members there I have been elected a kind of a leader to hold meetings there &c.
If I were in your place, I think I should let those that wanted to quarrell have their way about it and gather up those that are peaceful and have a good time May God Bless you and may you do your duty and all will be well. Hope this will find you well.
Your Brother John
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Emma and I send our love
DATABASE CONTENT
| (7292) | DL1013.085 | 100 | Letters | 1873-10-12 |
Tags: Death (Home Front), Illnesses, Love, Money, Religion
People - Records: 7
- (2498) [recipient] ~ Albright, William Orlando
- (2499) [associated with] ~ Albright, Cyrus B.
- (2500) [writer] ~ Albright, John W.
- (2502) [writer] ~ Albright, William
- (2504) [recipient] ~ Albright, Alinda Eudora ~ Wade, Alinda Eudora
- (2505) [recipient] ~ Albright, Arthur Orlando
- (2506) [associated with] ~ Albright, Jacob Garman
Places - Records: 1
- (1910) [origination] ~ Union, Cass County, Michigan
SOURCES
William Albright and John W. Albright to William O. Albright et al., 12 October 1873, DL1013.085, Nau Collection
