Chicago
Dear Sir and Friend: -
Primary Day next Wednesday, September 11, 1918. This is the most important day in the history of this movement as far as Illinois is concerned.
letter includes information about taking person who died on train to AZ from Mexico
#23 unknown to Belle MacHatton 02.28.1895
Friday A ??
Dear little Girl,
Have just finished my ironing, and put in some espinacas (spinach) to cook for…
#24 Thomas A McComb 11.26.1904
19 Forrest Avenue
Chicago Heights, Ill,
My Dear brother
I received your letter of the 10th just in due time and was glad to hear that you were both well but was somewhat disappointed to hear that you expect to…
#25 Thomas A McComb May 22, 1939
Effingham, Illinois
My Dear Sister and Nieces: - I am billed to appear in Chicago June 13-14-15 at McCormick Seminary as a delegate from Mattoon Presbytery to the meeting of Illinois Synod.
#27 Aunt Meg ?? 07.12.1927
My Dear Belle
It is a good long time since I received your last letter. I'd swear it has never been answered. Walter never writes...
#28 Martha MacHatton (Carr) 10.28.1904
Ossian, Ind.
My dear Uncle and Aunt:-
I can assure you that I think of you a great deal oftener than I write. Since coming here, I've had very little time for myself or friends.
Eviction
#32 Mary MacHatton Hyslop 07.24.1947
Haddonfield, N.J.
Dear Friends:
The letter came two days ago. As I have been "ejected" I am looking for another place and can write only briefly. I must first say I extend my sympathy to those…
Draft 1 and Draft 2 of letter stating"...would not be party to organize a church which does not give the people a chance at least once a year to express themselves..."
#35 Elen Young and Alexander Young 03.22.1865
Dear Children, I take the present opportunity of informing you that we are all well at present hoping that these few lines may find you all enjoying the same blessing...
Draft Notice of David B McComb
#37 Provost Marshal's Office Nov. 25, 1864
David B. McComb
Sir: You are hereby notified that you were, on the 25th day of Nov, 1864, legally drafted in the service of the United States for the period of One Year,…