Walton, New York, August 17, 1878 Friend Ida, Yours of the 5th is at home to which I shall write a line or two. I don’t know whether I can come to Sullivan or not if I do I can … Continue reading
1878 Austin Update Emma Austin contracted tuberculosis (known as consumption). Emma must have written Chester that her brothers Lon (and Ell) left for the West to find work. At some point they settled near Solomon, Kansas. It was hoped that … Continue reading
Walton, N.Y., to Miss Ida A. Austin, 103 Christopher St., N.Y.C., January 25, 1878 My Dear Ida, Yours of recent date has been rec’d—contents noted. And now as the tenth week of school is done and I am at home, … Continue reading
Walton, New York, to Aida Austin, December 16, 1877 My Dear Aida, A note from Emma the other day stated that if I would only write once more you would answer No. 2. So you see I am bound and … Continue reading
Walton, October 21, 1877 to Miss Aida Austin, 103 Christopher St., N.Y. My Dear Aida, Not seeing you last summer when I made my visit to Eldred and being somewhat disappointed I shall have to commence a correspondence with your … Continue reading
Walton, New York, Sept. 23, 1877 Friend Emma, Your letter of the 11th came to home Sept. 17th, being too late for the party—by several days—but don’t think I should have attended had it come in time, for this reason … Continue reading
Walton, New York March 26, 1877 Friend Emma, As I think of visiting New York (City) sometime this season (thinking of making you a visit), I have concluded to drop you a line to find out your whereabouts whether Pike … Continue reading
This February 1877 letter indicates Chester would like to spend some time with Emma. Though Emma thinks it would be improper, she still asked him about visiting. The friend-acquaintance tiff continued. Walton, New York February 13, 1877 Friend Emma, Yours … Continue reading
In October Aida Austin, in Eldred, wrote her brother Lon, in New York City. Aida, age 15, at some point started corresponding with Chester, who replied to her, as we will read in future posts. October 29, 1876 Dear Brother … Continue reading
In June of 1876 Chester wrote to Emma who was in New York City, caring for the five-month-old son of her Cousin Addie. At some point Emma became very (too) focused on Tommy, which seems to have affected her usual … Continue reading
