Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Council Bluffs, Iowa. He has one of his bad headaches and takes a long walk around Council Bluffs and Omaha, Nebraska, hoping it will get better. He wrote of his plans to travel to Leavenworth, Witchita and Winfield Kansas and then on to St. Louis, Missouri. He wishes he knew Georgia's friends and family in Leavenworth so he could visit them. He ends his letter wishing she were with him and professes his deep love for her.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, that he is now in Leavenworth, Kansas. He wishes he knew where she had lived. He is only there for a short time before leaving for Witchita, Kansas.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his furture wife, Georgia McKee, from his parents' home in Sterling, Illinois, where he arrived two days before. Being with his loved ones made him realize how dear to him Georgia is. Barrett's niece insists he write to Georgia on stationary she received as a Christmas gift.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He received a letter from her two days before. She writes that her brother had been ill. Theodore professes his love for Georgia.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He received a letter from her two days before. She writes that her brother had been ill. Theodore professes his love for Georgia.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from St. Paul, Minnesota. He wrote that he had been sick, possibly with a mild case of diphtheria.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from the Tefft Hotel in Topeka, Kansas. He comments that in all his travels, it it the worst hotel he has ever stayed at. He is again ill with chills and fever but still visits the Kansas legislature. He comments on the Congress in Washington, D.C., the weather and ends by professing his love to her.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Wichita, Kansas. He was feeling so demoralized from his cold that he stayed there instead of going on to Winfield, Kansas by stage. The weather is warm but he longed for the bracing air of Minnesota. There were many people there.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Winfield, Kansas. He finally feels better after taking quinine. He discovers he forgot his watch at the hotel in Wichita, Kansas. He writes of meeting old comrades, the weather, the land and the people of Kansas.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from St. Paul, Minnesota. He wrote about meeting Miss Tilden of Cleveland, Ohio at a tea party. He compares Miss Tilden to Georgia.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from St. Paul, Minnesota. He wrote of going to church, buying lumber, meeting acquaitances, trying to arrange cheap transportation from the railroad and his future travel plans. He also wrote of his headaches and his love for Georgia, which gets him through the days.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, of going on a trip to hire farm workers. He comments on the weather and the joy he feels due to his relationship with her and he writes of his desire to begin building his house.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He wrote of buying new suits from the most famous tailor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also bought a ring. As always, he closed by professing his love for her.
Theodore Barrett wrotes to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Chicago, Illinois, where he just arrived. He will be there only a short time, so his letter will be short. He tells more about his visits with old friends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He ends by professing his love for her.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, a very short love note before leaving for town. He feels light in his heart knowing it will not be long before he sees her face to face.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. As they prepare for planting wheat, the Parable of the Sower, from the Bible, comes to his mind. He tells of new people who have moved to the farm (likely as farm hands). He is counting the days until the two will be together.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He intended to write a long letter but he had visitors who took up his time. The visitors were Governor Marshall; the editor of the Herman Herald newspaper, and friend, Thomas Hodgson. He wants to write her about his business, elevators, wheat, and trains.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He wrote from Herman, Minnesota where he went to pick up his mail. While there he purchased a load of oats. He told of the large wheat field planted and having faith the weather will provide a good crop. He told of receiving the bill for the 201-pound bell he purchased for the Herman school. He is growing impatient for the time when they will be together.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He has returned to his ranch at Herman, Minnesota. The weather has turned wintery. He wonders if Georgia will be happy in the country and in the modest house he is building for them.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, about spring farm work starting at the farm. Ice is still on the lakes and the ice house is full of ice for summer. He also writes about the progress on buiding their house, and will wait until she arrives to make some of the decisions.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is meeting with Col. B. and they are going to the tailor's. He asks Georgia for forgiveness for something he thinks he has done to her.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, that he has arrived in St. Louis, Missouri. He had several letters from Georgia and from home waiting for him at the Lindell Hotel. He doesn't think he will stay long in St. Louis. He dreamt about Georgia.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee. He wrote a short love note before he goes to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He says her love is like a growing tree.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, reflecting how she is moving from childhood into womanhood. This is believed to be a continuation of the previous letter dated March 27, 1877.
Theodore Barrett wrote to his future wife, Georgia McKee, from St. Paul, Minnesota. He was disappointed not to find any letters from Georgia waiting for him. Letters from home tell him seeding wheat had started ten days before, making him behind in his work. He is impatient for May 1st, when he will return to Washington, D.C. Georgia is the sunshine of his life.