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- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated November 26, 1886. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, I suppose Thanksgiving passed off as quietly as usual in Belfast, it was very quite here, was at the office most of the day. Have you any sleighing yet, we have had no snow at all although I see by the papers that East + West of me they have had fearful snow storms. We shall shut the works down on account of the Funeral of Francis Palms, who is President of the Michigan Stove Co. Mr. Palms was the richest man in this state - lives opposite where I board. His daughter is the lady who Senator Jones of Florida - + about whom the papers have had so much to say. At present Jones + his son are both here. The Senator has not been outside of Detroit except for a day to some place within 60 miles - for over a year. He has not been near Washington for much over a year but boards at the Russell House + draws his salary same as if he was in Washington all the time - People here think him somewhat out of his head. Have just returned from Mr. Palms funeral, it is the first Catholic funeral I have ever attended + was on a very grand scale - all the Stove Works turned out + the men made a big show. Notice by the Paper that the contract for supplying Belfast with water has been given to Boston parties. Hope you are well + that I shall hear from you soon. With my kindest regards to all. Remain your affec. son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated August 13, 1886. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, Have not written for a number of days, am pretty busy just at present + by next month things will be booming. Yesterday I had a call from Fred Fletcher who used to live in Belfast + married Capt. O.W. French's daughter. He is editor of a paper at Alpena, Mich -Alpena is about 150 miles from here on Lake Huron + 10,000 inhabitants- + was on his way to the Republican State Convention at Grand Rapids. I enjoyed seeing him very much. His wife is in Belfast, he expects her to return sometime next month. The Democrats + Greenbackers have "fused" in this state + expect to carry their ticket in November. Am [rather?] sorry they expect to put the Library Building on the Miller property. It seems to me the Crosby lot very much is best + more desirable. Detroit is increasing rapidly, it is now over 200,000 + becoming more of a business center every year. Have not seen Belle Anderson for some. Saw a young fellow on the street last week who used to be clerk for E. L. Bean in Searsmont, he is traveling for a Boston house. Hope you are all well + will write when you have time. Your affec. son, Ralph
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated July 22, 1888. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, Have not written you for some days for have been so busy have not had time. Worked a number of nights last week + Sunday worked all day + all night so have been a little broken up - but will be all right in a few days. We are very busy in many ways, more so than usual + expect to be for some time. Will Morison telegraphed he would be in Detroit Wednesday night but train was five hours late. Thursday took him about the City, Enjoyed his stay very much - He was delighted with Detroit. He left for Chicago at 10 o'clock. Tonight is the Michigan Club Banquet + will probably have a lending to from Gov. Alger for President. Hope he will get the nomination, he could make a fine President. Has a perfectly clean record, made an unusually good Governor, is one of the best business men in the Country. Don't suppose there is much new in Belfast. Have not heard from there for sometime. Hope you will write when you find time. See by papers Mr. + Mrs. Hazeltine + Mrs. White have gone to Jacksonville - Give my regards to all - you'll have to close as have not time to write more at present. Your affec. son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated September 28, 1886. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, Was glad to receive your last letter + to learn you intended to take a trip to Boston, it will do you much good, when you return I hope Mother will go as she needs a rest + she will enjoy the tip very much. Please remember me to Dr Emery, the Crowninshields, + any others whom you see that I know. Am glad you were successful in getting something out of the Alabama claims. is the $955 - net, that is, free from commissions. Was much surprised to learn of [W?].E. Goulds defalcation, he was the last man I ever expected of such a thing. I used to know him quite well + see him often in Portland + Boston. His daughter is a great friend of [Sue?] Ross. If you have any papers at the Club or Press Office that vies full account of the affairs wish you would cut the articles and send them. If you have the Portland Press at the Office it would give probably fullest accounts - Like the "City Press" very much - You did not write me how you were succeeding in getting subscribers - Think it cannot help bring answers. Weather here quite cold + rather unpleasant for the last week - Give my fondest regards to all Hoping you will have a pleasant trip to Boston. Your affec. Son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society