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- This 3-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Charles L. Freer. The sender's address, "33 Ferry Avenue," is printed at the top in black text. The paper also has a watermark that shows "Scribner's Linen." The handwritten text is transcribed as follows: "December 31st, 1900 Congratulations to the citizens of Detroit on the Centennial Anniversary of this day! In looking forward to that day I see Detroit ablaze with the radiance of more perfect and higher life; brilliant with the light of shining ideas and noble actions - gracious in simpler and truer relations between men - useful in broader and countless ways. The "Possibilities of Detroit as a Manufacturing Center" are immeasurable! Her excellent climate, her blue skies, her clear running waters will not change! Her educational, mechanical and business methods will change - for the better! And in her onward march will follow a long train of scientific and mechanical practices, having chiefly in aim, the economic utilization of natures forces and materials, and improvement of the means of transportation by rail by water, underground and in the air. In the invention, development, adoption and possible manufacture (in part) of each of these powerful agents Detroit will occupy high rank. Her geographical position will enable her to compete most successfully in the markets of the whole world, not only in the varied lines of present manufacturing but also in many others, as yet, unknown. The growth and expansion of Detroit's beautiful streets and parks, more general use of her charming river and lakes, keener appreciation of her exceptional educational and religious advantages will attract to her gates exceptional artisans and laborers - Nothing will bar them out! The intelligence, loyalty and skill of her workmen, which today, is unsurpassed, will continue and broaden superiority of workmanship and quality of materials used will long distinguish articles of Detroit manufacture. Men of vigor and resources, honest and fearless, will direct her splendid manufacturing establishments, and their wisdom in respecting both manual and mental labor, and in sharing fairly with each, will open the perfect way to the great advantages of fittest employment for each worker - factory conditions possibly only in cultivated and beautiful communities. Surrounded as Detroit is with vast quantities of natural wealth, blessed with armies of energetic and courageous workers, governed by a free people, here, surely, the battle of progress will be constant and the possession of health, wealth and happiness will be the probable reward of all those fortunate ones who may cast their lot with the manufacturing industries of our fair city during the coming century. Charles L. Freer"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One 2-page letter from W. G. Turner of the Mount Royal Park Incline Railway Co. of Montreal, to Messrs. Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co., of Buffalo. The letter is handwritten in black ink on white linen paper that is watermarked "Superfine Linen Record." The letter is transcribed as follows: "18th Feby. 1909 Messrs. Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. 644 Prudential Building Buffalo, N.Y. Dear Sirs Yours of 16th inst. [instant] enquiring about your transactions in Abbey Salt recd. You invested $6500.00 in this Co. and part of the scrip was given to you by the Abbey Co. I now enclose you Scrip No. 00846 for 95 shares of £10 Stg. [Sterling] each or = $4750.00. This scrip was left in my charge by Mr. F. E. Dunbar ('Alley") to sell if a good chance offered, but unfortunately no such chance presented itself. There was a lot of juggling with Abbey stock. 1st A Canadian Co. was formed, then 2nd An American Co. then 3rd The English Co. took over the Canadian and I think the American Co. also and gave stock pro rata to these shareholders in the English Co. I hope this will give you the necessary information and the scrip enclosed will be what you are lacking. Give my best regards to Harry & Alley and acknowledge receipt of this. Yours truly, W. G. Turner"
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from the Huron Woolen Manufacturing Co. of Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Theodore H. Eaton & Son, dated July 21, 1870. The paper is slightly yellowed with faint blue lines and is printed with the Huron Woolen Manufacturing Company letterhead.
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Form letter from N.W. Ayer and Son, Philadelphia; April 3, 1880. A very early example of a printed form letter with blank spaces for the insertion of an address. This particular letter was in reference to publication of a D.M. Ferry and Company advertisement.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Handwritten letter of reference for a Mrs. W. Miller on Hull Brothers Company, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, stationery addressed "To whom it may concern!," signed, "Hull Brothers Co.," and dated April 26, 1895. The letterhead features an engraving of the Hall Brothers Company Building and Hull's Annex located on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street. The letter reads: Detroit, Mich. April 26, 1895 To whom it may concern! This is to certify that the bearer hereof Mrs. W. Miller was in the employ of Hull Brothers for two years. We found her to be faithful in the discharge of her duty and strictly honest in every way. Any favors extended her will be appreciated by us. Hull Brothers Co. Me.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Partial half-folded handwritten letter written presumably by Dora Wright, daughter of Stevens T. Mason and Julia Elizabeth [Phelps] Mason, addressed to "my dear husband," with the address 334 West 124th Avenue, New York, concerning several inherited items, including an underlined section about a silver service set. The letter is printed on beige stationery with a black border indicating mourning. Only the top portion of the second half of the letter remains. The letter reads: 334 W. 124th A-. Oct. 16th '89 My dear husband-, Annie & Eleanor wake so late that I have taken to writing in bed as I do not like to wait for my breakfast after I am dressed, and I can not sleep later then 7 o'clk so excuse pencil. We are going to Ohio [?] various things mother left and did [?] in that paper. The old dinner service of gill and white china which came from Paris in 1816. Grandpa Phelps bought it. Of course it is such budernful[?] some of the larger pieces are left. Then also some plated silver is to be divided. You may remember brother left you that silver goblet[?] which is [?] Phelps gave to father . I did not - and it to you as I considered it belonged to father but it is yours. […] Laid up in heave I wish you could write to Walden. He […]
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This 6-page letter was typewritten in blue ink on slightly yellowed paper by John M. Donaldson of Donaldson & Meier Architects. The paper has a watermark that shows the image of ancient oil lamp and the words, "Rialto Mills." The letter is dated Dec. 31st, 1900, on the first page and is signed, "John M. Donaldson of Donaldson & Meier Architects, Detroit, Michigan," in black ink on the last page.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Envelope for a letter (1952.061.004b) sent by Gabrial Richard to Major Jonathan Kearsley, receiver of the land office in Detroit, on March 5, 1824. Richard has signed "Free" beside his name to invoke his free franking rights as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The remnants of a red wax seal are on the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1824-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 6-page letter written by Michael W. O'Brien, President of Peoples Savings Bank. It is a blue carbon copy which was typewritten onto slightly yellowed, thin linen paper. The last page is signed in black ink, "M. W. O'Brien, " and is dated December 31, 1900. Most of the pages have several handwritten corrections that have been made in black ink. The body of the letter generally discusses past and present banking practices and laws in Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Typewritten letter from Ernest G. Swift, the manager of Parke, Davis and Company's Canadian laboratory to Thomas E. Clark, of the Electrical Supply and Construction Company at 166 Randolph Street, dated February 21, 1902. Within Swift thanks Clark for providing further information on his wireless telegraph systems, and says he will send one of his telegraph operators or electricians to witness a demonstration. Swift also says he awaits a price for equipping Parke, Davis and Company's Canadian and American laboratories with such a system. The letter closes with the signature of Swift. It is printed on Parke, Davis and Company, Canada Branch, Walkerville, Ontario letterhead.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
