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"Next week is Thanksgiving...I cannot spend it with you but if you write me some letters, I will...try to imagine myself really surrounded by those I love." Learn how 19thC Americans dealt w/ the holiday blues on our new site, Midwest Time Machine. bit.ly/34lLNDI

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Not sure that's the correct use of black cats... archive.org/details/nby_LL…

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#OnThisDay 1857: Last Thursday Johny Roberts came over here to see if I could go with him to Utica the next day to drive some sheep and one cow and a little calf. Father and Mother said I might go if I wanted to -- of course I wanted to... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1906: We were very glad to get your letter but so sorry that you were so much worried because you did not see Cina and George's wife as they passed through. Cina said she did not expect to see you at the depot as the walking was so bad. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1866: If you were only here tonight you might attend the reading circle, the first one of the season. I hope they will be as interesting this season as they were last for I think we ought to have something of the kind as often as once a week... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1870: Dear General. Your letter was written a month ago and by med received two weeks since. We have been moving again - else I should have sooner thanked you for your own letter and its enclosures. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1865: Dear Son The mail comes in and comes in and brings no letter to me why I do not know I am desirous of still being considered one of your correspondents I hope your other correspondents does not occupy all of your spare time... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1857: I wish those apples were all "cut & dried" So that I could have that long letter which was hinted at in your last. I want to know all the particulars, how every one is and what you are doing... O I dreamed last night of being there... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1906: I came home Wednesday, having heard... that Edward and Mary were quite sick. Edward had some breaking out on his face with swelling, and he also felt pretty badly in other ways. On returning home, I found them both pretty well again. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1895: Ida and I went to town. I paid for my dictionary ($9.75). Got a pair of new shoes, and a blue felt sailor. We played croquet after dinner. I covered my History and Raul's Arithmetic. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1877: Try not to worry for we will be sure to inform you if Eddie is worse... I really think he is getting better but he gains very slowly. We are gradually feeding him more. Today he enjoys the juice of an orange very much. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1890: Ponies are cheep here, they tell me, and I can get a good new two wheeled cart for 12 or 15 dollars. I am glad the milk is going to the Creamery. That must make the work easier. Does Father talk of making Robbie an offer to come to... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1892: the letters were read to Caroline it made her shed tears... she was pleased to hear from you. her health is quite good for her but she is entirely helpless. have had help part of the time. it is very confining for me. I go out so little. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1879: Ada's birthday she and her children were here and Ett came and we had Tea all by ourselves as in former times -- very hot every day publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1846: I often think of you and our darlings. and sincerely hope that all things have moved on right and that nothing has, or will take place to disturb your peace of mind, at this time you must try to be composed... publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1873: Down from the depths of a certain black traveling bag belonging to a certain little woman, (who shall be nameless) came forth a little box containing the prettiest Gold Pen and Holder I ever saw - indeed it's a little beauty! publications.newberry.org/transcription/…

#OnThisDay 1895: Morning cloudy. I wrote to Katie and to Jennie Ewing. Mr. Wm Fletcher came for dinner. The girls shelled hazel nuts. Afternoon Dolly, Nellie, Sam, Mary and I shelled hazel nuts. (Salted me down). Sam wouldn't be called red-headed. publications.newberry.org/transcription/…