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Source 070 – Personal Letter by Laura Jenks

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Author: “Sister” Laura A. Jenks
Title: Letter to “Brother” George S. Thomas of North Dorr
Date: 16 February 1907
Curator: Christine Fisher
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Dryden, NY
February 16, 1907
George S. Thomas, North Dorr

My dear brother:
Your kind letter is at hand. I am so sorry our dear sister Julia is so very ill, but I have been sick with rhumatism so I was entirely helpless but am better. Now George as to the accounts against Mary there is none but Katies and mine as I know of “understand” I have never had any information that is correct concerning Edwins charges. Mr Jameson Harriet’s administrator never even answered my letter written last July until this winter then he was in a hurry for his money. He wants a settlement at once. I can’t hear from Jims heirs. I am going to Cortland the 19th to secure the help of a lawyer by name of Wm. J. Mantany who lives in Cortland and he will help do this settling all right. I just heard from him as soon as I go and see him I will inform you at once what course he will take with this business. He is the very best one I can get. I have employed him years ago. He has been hired by our state to do business. And can be trusted. I have five hundred dollars in my possession of the estate money, the Jamesons will want all of the money. I am afraid. I do not know of as good a person to settle up such a mixed up mess as Mantany. He has been in the business for 40 years and in the southern rebellion war. Edwin’s charges are very large but Jenks has Mary’s diary that told very accurate about her deals and Jenks will be a help in the final settling.

From your sister, Laura A. Jenks

Source 066 – Personal Letter by Laura Jenks

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Author: Laura A. (Thomas) Jenks
Title: Letter to “Brother” George S. Thomas of North Dorr, MI
Date: 11 September 1905
Curator: Christine Fisher
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1905
9/11
Dryden, NY

Mr. George S. Thomas
North Dorr, Mich.

Dear Brother:

Your very welcome letter is at hand. and I am very well at this writing and hope you the same. Now dear brother you mentioned Mr. Miller as Administrator. I will say I know Mr. Miller very well. And there could not be a worse move than to have him mixed up with the affair in any way. He has had enough already. Edwin gave him 25 dollars for advice to our sister in her life time. and when she asked him about her affairs he did not even answer her. He has made Edwin all the expense he could about the new road and then made fun of Edwin and said all he cared was for the jobs going up on the hill. Now the very best person to help settle up things is Jenks’s brother Edd. he is the very best of a lawyer and as he and Jenks as going to raise the money for the property he ought to have the pay instead of Miller and he has forgot more than Miller. Besides being a very honest person he is a good hand to settle up estates. besides my husband knows more about matters than any other person living. now about all settlement concerning Edd. Now our brother has got very heavy charges against Mary Janes estate. and Mr Jenks was present at many those settlements with Ashur and Mary and it wont do to let Hatties people have more than they deserve or are rightfully entitled to for instance Edd has got a great deal charged to Mary for car fare and other things. when it can be proven that she only sent for him twice so you see it is best to have some one settle for us that knows how matters are. If it wasn’t for Mr. Jenks being around with Edwin and present at those settlements we would have to allow payments twice over. When Edd came up and was here at the death of Mary Jane Edd sent for his wife. but Mary did not want her. now we all know this fact Katie myself and Jenks. It would not be right to rob the heirs in giving the Jamesons a big roll of money for services that they don’t deserve. Hattie would not say whether Edd willed you or me anything. Edwin was well of and Hattie has got things that are mine that she won’t give up so you see we must not let her have what belongs to you and me and James’s children. I wish to say to you that Edd settled with Ashur for his caring for Mary he had $40 dollars and Manley’s violin the business was done here only for Jenks being present that would have to be allowed over again now George what we know about the matter we do know. and we will do the best we can to save all necessary for the rightful heirs. What I say is strictly true. Write on receipt of this from Laura.

Source 065 – Personal Letter by Annie L. Jenks

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Author: Annie L. Jenks of Dryden, NY
Title: Letter to “Brother” George [George S. Thomas] and Sister Julia
Date: 03 December 1903
Curator: Christine Fisher
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1903
Dryden, NY

[George & Julia Thomas]

My Dear Brother:

Your card is at hand, and I will write you at once so you will know how I am. For a number of days I did not gain much. My heart was so weak. But I got some medicine that helped me. I am not able to be round much but am on the gain. “O brother George how sorry I am for poor Dear Jim. I am afraid he will never will be any better. If he had only staid here with me. He was getting smart but he was set on starting for somewhere. We never will know how much hardships he has gone through with, if he could been contented here for a short time. We had a fine visit at you house. You and sister Julia had such nice things to eat. and your fine convenient house. but poor Jim I am so grieved about him. I do hope the Lord will spare his life to see us once more.

Jenks is here in Dryden at work for Mr Rockwell. He had to come here and earn a living for Ashur. He done all he could on the old farm this year but he had not one ear of corn nor one thing to sell. Katie has had to stay here and care for me. She says only for the pasture it is a failure for making a living. Edwin thought the heirs of Mary would be dissatisfied if he sold some wood to buy groceries and tobacco to keep Ashur on so he has to hire a man to do his chores and he works here. He raised a very fat hog so he thoughtt to help. His grain was a failure and Katie says he worked very faithful and cultivated and hoed but the farm is run out. The old Thomas farm is run entirely out nothing but strawberries grow. We are having very mild weather some snow but not sleighing. I am not able to go out any. But was fortunate in not having bones broke. Now George we must write to Jim and it will cheer him some while amongst strangers. I will send him a good long letter so he won’t think I am forgetful of him. I send my best regards to all of the dear friends Jane and Dan and Charley [Annie’s niece and nephews? George’s daughter and sons?]. I will write soon to Nellie and Eva [Annie’s nieces? George S. Thomas’ daughters?]. It was my intention to send the girls some Christmas presents but I will have to get able to go to Ithica City first.

Now hoping the Lord will bless all of you. I am very truly yours,
Annie L. Jenks
to my Brother George & Sister Julia
12m & 3d day, 1903

Katie sends her love to all of you and Mr. Jenks the same. Take good care of my nice kitten and give him a sly pie[?] and a kiss.