larger image
195 KB
195 KB
larger image
219 KB
219 KB
larger
image
219 KB
219 KB
15 December 1906, Letter from Johann Jacob Frautschi to Christian Frautschi
About the Original Manuscript:
This letter was written by John J. Frautschi in St. Paul, Minnesota, and sent
to his brother Christian in Madison, Wisconsin. Only digital formats of the
original letter and envelope, as well as the transcriptions and translations,
are in the collection of the Max Kade Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Images courtesy of Janet Spaeth West and Rick Frautschi.
|
|
|
larger image 195 KB | larger image 219 KB | larger
image 219 KB |
Envelope
|
|
jpeg file
47 KB |
jpeg file
33 KB |
Summary:
Johann writes about a visit he and his wife made to J. Peter Frautschi in July. Johann writes that Peter does not walk well, and that his sons help him with the work that needs to be done. He also mentions the marriage of Pastor Gasser in Saanen, and the death of another pastor's wife. He concludes with Christmas greetings and best wishes for the new year.
Text of letter:
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
Created: 11 February 2004
Comments to: kkurdylo@wisc.edu