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3 November 1868, Letter from Johann Jacob Frautschi to Christian Frautschi


About the Original Manuscript:

This letter was written by John J. Frautschi from New Albion, Butler County, Iowa, and was addressed to his brother Christian in Wagomanie [Mazomanie?], 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 that he hopes to help Christian buy a business in Madison, but cannot promise more than 100 dollars at this time. Christian apparently desires 1,000 dollars, and Johann is willing to borrow to get 200 dollars or more to help.

Text of letter:

German: 1, 2, | 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: 16 May 2003

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