Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - May 10, 1926

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Title

Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - May 10, 1926

Subject

Old Mission Peninsula (Mich.)
Agriculture
Farmers
Crops and climate

Description

Carolyn Gay Taft (1873-1952), was the owner of a small cherry farm on Old Mission Peninsula in the early 1900’s. While she spent her summers on the Peninsula, her primary job as a teacher at the Illinois State School for the Deaf required hired hands to run the farm in her absence. These farmers, and their families, lived on the farm and sent frequent written reports to Ms. Taft. Most letters are written by the farmer’s wives, and provide a record of both agricultural and social history.

Creator

Ralph Kitchen, Joseph Kitchen, Essie Kitchen, Max Gilmore, Hazel Gilmore

Source

Collection donated to Peninsula Community Library by the surviving members of the Taft family.

Publisher

Peninsula Community Library

Date

1926-05-10

Contributor

Mary T Morgan

Rights

This document is protected by copyright law. Contact the Peninsula Community Library for permission to reproduce, display, or transmit this document.

Relation

None

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

LHC 010

Coverage

Traverse City, Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan

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Transcription

Old Mission Mich. May 10th 1926

My Dear Miss. Taft:-

Just a little note to start out Mon. right. As I know you are feeling anxious to hear from the farm this time of year.

We have had some very warm weather since I wrote to you but is considerable colder today had a frost last night.

Cherry buds are coming fast now hope they are a little slower. There are ice bergs floating around in the bay. If it isn't too cold will have to start spraying in another weeks time.

Jos. was out in the field before 5 o'clock putting in grass seed & oats before the wind comes up. He is using the seeder instead of drill he thinks the seed will come better and is anxious to have good luck this year. Hope it turns out well. Will have all done before noon today. Then must get corn ground ready. Roger and I done all the chores I the milking & he cleaned the barn & waatered the horses. I am so tired I can hardly write. Milking is hard work for me as I am not used to it.

Had to go to Kroupa's again yesterday with the Kauer cow hope she will be satisfied now.

Joseph went in town yesterday Sun. and saw Mr. Moe about the well. Couldn't get any dirrect answer he said he would come as soon as the weather was all right. Jos. told him that he needed him now. Guess he is a lazy fellow. He wouldn't say when he would come. Jos. can't help him any now as there is far too much work for him to spare any time so he will have to do the work alone.

If I had room and conveniences I would love to keep you here this Summer. Have you found a place yet? Please excuse me for asking but am anxious to know if you have a comfortable place to stay. Must hurry your's with love Essie.

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