February 1926
Lillie Calkin, Bethel, to Mr. J.E. Austin, Hopewell Junction, New York February 14, 1926 Dear Dad, We have had quite a spell of weather. I got to school both days of the big storm, but no one else did on … Continue reading
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February 1920
Bob Austin, Eldred, to Raymond Austin, Staten Island February 9, 1925 Raymond, The snow up here is melting fast. In the morning it is frozen so we go sleigh riding. We both got sleighs for Christmas. We saw the total … Continue reading
February 7 & 8, 1918
Ruth Colville wrote to McKinley (Mac) Austin in April 1917. Ruth was from Barryville. Ruth wrote again in February of 1918. Ruth Colville, Barryville, N.Y., to McKinley Austin February 7, 1918 Dear friend McKinley, Received your letter some time ago … Continue reading
Lone Scout Letters February 1–5, 1918
Lone Scout Letters Girls from rural areas across the US saw Mac’s address in the Lone Scout magazine (often their brother’s) and wrote to him in January and February. They described their looks and daily lives in the cold winter … Continue reading
February 1902
Jennie Crawford, Swamp Mills, N.Y., to Lillie Austin, Bethel February 7, 1902 Dear Lillie, Last Saturday night there were 30 of us skating up in Highland Lake. What a good time we had. I wished you were with us to … Continue reading
February 5, 1895
Charles Metzger, The Minisink House, Eldred, to Mort Austin January 27, 1895 Dear Friend Mort, Glad to hear that you are managing to keep contented. One thing is settled in my mind and that is to leave Eldred. I think … Continue reading
February 1891
In October 1890, Mort Austin was accepted to Centenary Collegiate Institute in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Grandpa Mort attended the Institute for about a year, until ill health prevented him from returning. In February he sent his brother Lon a letter. … Continue reading
Welland Hall, February 1887
Aida Austin, Oswego, N.Y., to Lon Austin, Brooklyn, N.Y. February 12, 1887 Dear Brother, I was to church this morning, but I am going to stay in my own room tonight and write letters, for it is not likely that … Continue reading
February 1885
Aida Austin, Oswego, N.Y., to W.H. (Henry) Austin, Eldred February 26, 1885 Dear Father, I have received the money from Eldred (her brother). Your kind and welcome letter was received some time ago, but I have not had time to … Continue reading
February 1882
Katie, Beaver Brook, N.Y., to Mary February 7, 1882 Dear Mary, There was a terrible accident happened today. The train was wrecked and only two cars saved. So I suppose the mail train was destroyed and just to think neither … Continue reading
