Letters of Jost and Jerusha Petrie (1882-1884)
These are letters written by Jost and Jerusha Petrie, early
settlers in the Lorane area, to their son, Channing Petrie and
his family, who stayed in Wisconsin to dispose of his parent's
property and businesses. For more background on the
Petries and the letters they wrote, see the article "Family
Reunion Explores Local Roots"
- August 24, 1882 - Jost Petrie
- September 13, 1882 - Jost Petrie
- October 3, 1882 - Jost Petrie
- November 9, 1882 - Jerusha Petrie
- November 18, 1882 - Jost Petrie
- January 21, 1883 - Jost Petrie
- February or March, 1883 - Jost Petrie
- July 15, 1883 - Jerusha Petrie
- August 12, 1883 - Jost Petrie
- November 23, 1883 - Jost Petrie
- December 23, 1883 - Jerusha Petrie
- January 20, 1884 - Jost Petrie
- April 28, 1884 - Jost Petrie
- Undated excerpt - Jost Petrie
- Information on little Winnie