Antique 1906 Handwritten Letter Mohawk Hill NY School Teacher New York State Map For Sale

Antique 1906 Handwritten Letter Mohawk Hill NY School Teacher New York State Map

4 pages approximately 5\" by 8\" Folds, see pics for condition

Item Description

Item: Antique 4-Page Handwritten Personal Letter

Date: October 29, 1906

Location: Mohawk Hill, New York

Author: Emma (a local schoolteacher)

Recipient: Dear Laura

Overview:

An authentic 1906 multi-page letter written on lined paper detailing daily life, teaching, and local occurrences in Mohawk Hill, NY.

Key Contents & Historical Highlights:

• Teaching & Schoolhouse Details: Mentions cleaning her schoolhouse, painting her desk, hanging a new New York State map, waiting on new seats, and making short curtains to block out the sun.

• Local References: Mentions \"working down on the canal,\" hunting, weather, and mail from Cornell.

• Names Referenced: Emma J., Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Kilts, Mrs. H., Nettie, Mr. O\'Brien, Will, Sarah, Samantha, John, and Hearld.

• Locations Referenced: Mohawk Hill, NY; Moose River.