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9 December 1869, Letter from Johann Jacob Frautschi to Christian Frautschi


About the Original Manuscript:

This letter was written by John J. Frautschi and sent from Otter Tail County, Minnesota, to his brother Christian in Madison, Wisconsin. Only digital formats of the original letter and envelope, as well as the transcription and translation, are in the collection of the Max Kade Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Images courtesy of Janet Spaeth West and Rick Frautschi



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Summary:

Johann writes a short note indicating he is happy that his brother Johannes wishes to send him 3,000 francs; he hopes to receive the money by spring.

Text of letter:

German | English

Transliteration and translation: Robert S. Spaeth and Roger P. Minert, Ph.D.

Commercial use prohibited. Copyright 2003, by the The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System

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Created: 28 May 2003

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