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- Typewritten letter on Pingree Company stationery from John B. Howarth to Frances A. Pingree, dated December 8, 1903 concerning two matters of Mrs. Pingree's personal fiances--her dealing with the Harrison Granite Company for the construction of her mausoleum, and the insurance on her property. The letter reads: Dec. 8, 1903. Mrs. H. S. Pingree, 1020 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Dear Mrs. Pingree: I am returning the letter from Harrison Granite Co. with their statement enclosed, together with copy of our reply. You will find enclosed your bank-book and a few blank checks. The insurance on your property is distributed as follows: $30,000 on the house; $3,000 on the barn; $35,000 on contents of house; $2,500 on contents of barn. Total $ 70,500. If you would like these amounts changed please let me know. It strikes me that the insurance is ample. The rate is $4.65 per $1,000 for three years. Sincerely yours, John B. Howarth
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Typewritten letter on Harrison Granite Company stationary from the company to Frances A. Pingree requesting a payment of $2465 toward the construction of her mausoleum, dated June 19, 1903. The letter reads: New York, Aug. 19/03 Mrs. Hazen S. Pingree, Detroit, Mich. Dear Mrs. Pingree, According to the terms of the contract, we are now entitled to a payment of $2465.00, being one-fourth of the unpaid balance, after deducting cost of foundation. We are instructing our Mr. Oscar Eurich to call upon you, and we trust that it will be convenient for you to give him New York exchange for the above amount. Thank you in advance, we remain, with much respect, Yours very truly, Harrison Granite Company, Per W.N. Harrison Pres. (copy to Mr Oscar Eurich)
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded handwritten letter and envelope sent by Hazel Hope Pingree on behalf of her mother Frances Pingree to Mrs. Emma Stark Hampton of 970 Woodward Avenue thanking her for the roses she sent in condolence for Hazen S. Pingree, postmarked July 30, 1901. Both the letter and the envelope are on black-bordered paper indicating mourning. The note reads: My dear Mrs. Hampton, Mother wishes me to write and express to you our grateful appreciation of the beautiful roses which you so thoughtfully sent her, during the sad days of waiting. Yours most sincerely, Hazel Hope Pingree.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invoice for Frances A. Pingree's second payment of $200 to Woodlawn Cemetery Association for the purchase of lots 151, 152, 163, and 164 in Section 14 of the cemetery on April 30, 1903. The invoice is marked, "paid May 11/03," and is signed "Jeffery."
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
