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From William Keyserling                                                                              , 1910-1915

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Most letters sent from Frogmore or Beaufort to New York; description of WK's taxing work schedule and his physical exhaustion; discusses the cotton business; mentions a new plant, store and boat for MacDonald, Wilkins, and Co.; describes lot he purchased for a new home; re. construction of his ginnery on the wharf; talks about his boat, "The Beth" and relatives in Beaufort (and surrounding islands); discusses marriage of Charlie Hyman and Rosa Segel; comments about inclement weather that is ruining his cotton crops; discusses Leon's schooling in the Beaufort area; mentions his cook joining a union; discusses his involvement in a court case involving a delinquent parent with children needing a home; frequent comments about his heavy workload and how it prevents him from being with his family; advises Jennie to hire someone to help with the children; updates on construction of the new home in Beaufort; mentions his apprehensions about the war in Europe; expresses concern for Jennie's health; comments on problems among the farming community/industry in Beaufort, plans for a bridge between Beaufort and St. Helena and Beaufort's political problems; first mentions of Herbert (born in NY, 1915).

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1915

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Yiddish

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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