July 26, 1858
To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI
From: David (D. C.) Crawford, LaCrosse, WI
David is writing his brother-in-law to thank him for sending along the local Galesburg paper. He also mentions that his business in LaCrosse looks promising, particularly since the Milwaukee & LaCrosse Railroad will extend to LaCrosse in the next couple of months, which will serve as the railroad terminus for some time. David traveled to Black River Falls on a business matter. On his return he passed through beautiful sections of farming country which have a prospect of a plentiful harvest. David received a letter from Mother. Her recent remarriage seems to suit her. She apparently had a difficult time getting along with her son Robert’s wife when they were all living under the same roof.
This letter was originally posted to the Crawford/Comfort Family Letters and can be viewed here.
Letters to and from the Keith and Related Families 