This is a great source of information for anyone doing research on life in the San Luis Valley.
http://slvhistoricalsociety.org/contact.html
Little Lafayette and Jane
Little Lafayette and Jane
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Monday, November 19, 2018
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Excerpt from Letters to Jane 9 Lathair St. C. on M. Manchester, England July 14 1913 page 695
Well we have been celebrating today. The King and Queen have been here and I just got a glimpse at them as they passed by in their carriage, the procession was nine miles long an both sides of the road was packed with people. You can't imagine how many people there is in a City like Manchester and I don't think there was many that was not out and the streets were decorated all over town and decorations in the Town Hall alone cost $50,000 so it was some time but I think if they had give what they have waisted on the King and Queen to the poor people here in Manchester they would have done more good for their country.
King George the V and Queen Mary
Monday, February 15, 2016
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
65 Nelson St. C on M.
Manchester, Nov. 18 1912.
Mrs. Lafayette Jackson,
Manassa Colo-
My Dear Wife and Baby
It is with great pleasure that I find time to write you a few lines in answer to your kind and welcome letter which I received this morning and I was sure glad to learn you was all well at home and I am thankful to be able to report the same of myself.
We are having lots of fog here of late. It was so thick here at noon today. Couldn't see to read without lighting the gas, But it is not as cold as it has been.
Whats the matter with the Republican Party. I see they are down and out. You know we heard all about the elections the next morning or I guess as soon as you did at home but i forgot to mention it in my last letter so you see I m not losing any sleep about it, if the Democrats did gain the day. I guess you lost your vote on Teddie.
I am feeling much better since Conference is over as I don't have so much to worry about. Yesterday I was to to Bolton on Circuit and there was a lot of Strangers out to our meeting and I talked for an hour , the longest I have ever preached. Now you must not get it in to your head that I am a good speaker because you will be disappointed when I come home for I don't often speak over thirty minutes
. I haven't heard much about that Elder that was put in prison. I see an account of it in yesterday's Sunday paper and I gave it as another reason why the Mormons should be deported from the land. But, they didn't make as much out of it as I thought they would. (This Elder was mentioned in correspondence between his mission president and the Elder's Father. He convicted of inappropriate behavior in public and was not released form prison until he had fulfilled his required time and then his Father came to escort him back home.)
I am glad our little girl is big enough to go to Sunday with Lovina and go to birthday parteis and to remind you of your music lessons. I do wish I could get another photo of her and of course I would like one of you because the one you sent me last winter I don't like a bit in fact it gives me the blues to look at it and I do hope you feel better than you look. Your face looks so thin and peaked and you look so down heartened.
Very sorry to hear of Ada Michelson being so very sick also that sister Gibson was troubled with dropsey, and I do hope they will soon recover.
The Free Press comes alright and I enjoy seeing it. I will send you some more Stars. The last one has an account of our Conference. I see Grandma Schofield still has fried chicken and Ice Cream, and the way Bert and Charlie are treating the girls, I may have some new sister in laws before long, and I am sure I have no objections.
That must of bin a grand Ball the Mutual had. It seems as though the married folks are well represented. I was glad to hear that Neaf adn Annie are both able to be free from sickness so they could enjoy another good time. I guess you will tell all about the Election and who you voted for.
With love and best wishes and God bless you. I am as ever Your Loving Husband
Lafayette.
Manchester, Nov. 18 1912.
Mrs. Lafayette Jackson,
Manassa Colo-
My Dear Wife and Baby
It is with great pleasure that I find time to write you a few lines in answer to your kind and welcome letter which I received this morning and I was sure glad to learn you was all well at home and I am thankful to be able to report the same of myself.
We are having lots of fog here of late. It was so thick here at noon today. Couldn't see to read without lighting the gas, But it is not as cold as it has been.
Whats the matter with the Republican Party. I see they are down and out. You know we heard all about the elections the next morning or I guess as soon as you did at home but i forgot to mention it in my last letter so you see I m not losing any sleep about it, if the Democrats did gain the day. I guess you lost your vote on Teddie.
I am feeling much better since Conference is over as I don't have so much to worry about. Yesterday I was to to Bolton on Circuit and there was a lot of Strangers out to our meeting and I talked for an hour , the longest I have ever preached. Now you must not get it in to your head that I am a good speaker because you will be disappointed when I come home for I don't often speak over thirty minutes
. I haven't heard much about that Elder that was put in prison. I see an account of it in yesterday's Sunday paper and I gave it as another reason why the Mormons should be deported from the land. But, they didn't make as much out of it as I thought they would. (This Elder was mentioned in correspondence between his mission president and the Elder's Father. He convicted of inappropriate behavior in public and was not released form prison until he had fulfilled his required time and then his Father came to escort him back home.)
I am glad our little girl is big enough to go to Sunday with Lovina and go to birthday parteis and to remind you of your music lessons. I do wish I could get another photo of her and of course I would like one of you because the one you sent me last winter I don't like a bit in fact it gives me the blues to look at it and I do hope you feel better than you look. Your face looks so thin and peaked and you look so down heartened.
Very sorry to hear of Ada Michelson being so very sick also that sister Gibson was troubled with dropsey, and I do hope they will soon recover.
The Free Press comes alright and I enjoy seeing it. I will send you some more Stars. The last one has an account of our Conference. I see Grandma Schofield still has fried chicken and Ice Cream, and the way Bert and Charlie are treating the girls, I may have some new sister in laws before long, and I am sure I have no objections.
That must of bin a grand Ball the Mutual had. It seems as though the married folks are well represented. I was glad to hear that Neaf adn Annie are both able to be free from sickness so they could enjoy another good time. I guess you will tell all about the Election and who you voted for.
With love and best wishes and God bless you. I am as ever Your Loving Husband
Lafayette.
Manassa Colorado
November 10th 1912
Elder Lafayette Jackson
Manchester England
Dear Husband:
With great pleasure I now try to write you a few lines in answer to your kind letter which we recieved today.
My your photo is sure fine. I think I have to go to England to have mine taken. I'm afraid to try it here again. I haven't seen your mother today. We went to meeting and Isabelle wanted to stay to ?Grankid's? tonight. Her and Hy are having a time, its hard to get away. The boys all tease us to stay and it just suits Isabel.
Ma hasn't been feeling very well the last few days.
I seen Troy taking Deaon home with him.
We had pretty nice weather all week.
You wanted to know where Hebe DePriest lived, as agreed had a house built on the lower lot of President Christensen. They have been living there this fall.
Did you know that Chris ?Sigo's? sons had bought Mrs. Gilbert's place, and she is making her home with Anna.
Clint DePriest has bought one lot of Charlie King's, the one with the house on, and Hebe bought the lower lot. Kings are living at the shop.
I guess you will notice lost of changes when you get back.
What do you think? I'm taking lessons in painting, painting on velvet, every Monday and Friday after noon. I've taken two. I want four more. Anyway, it's easier than music, but I'm still pegging away . That comes Thursday after noon, so don't you think I,m keeping busy?
Isabel is well and feeling fine so I can leave her with Grandma.
Hage Harrison and family have come back. I haven't seen her but he was out to meeting. Some people certainly have gull.
The Free Press gives all about the elections. I haven't got our this week. I'll have to rusel one tomorrow.
Somebody else has showed up Frank Brady and a Rasmussen girl were married about the time the other couples went to Salt Lake. They now have a boy that beats any thing that's happened for sometime. I understand its the girl Archie Smith went with.
I didn't tell you that Alma Christensen had to old Thomas place when I was telling you other people were moving around.
I cannot think of any more to write and as it is getting late, I will bring my letter to a close, trusting it will find you well and enjoy your labors as a missionary. If we can only keep well this winter I know I can, but I'm anxious about the baby if she can only keep well and get strong and healthy and you keep well. I'll be so thankful.
With love and best wishes,
From your loving wife and baby
Our new school house is going up fast. Think they expect to move in it when school starts, after the Christmas holidays.
Sam and Will have the foundations laid for their granarys.
It looks like we are going to have a nice warm day, although it was very cold last night.
I don not know of anything I could write to help you and you're so far away we cannot do anything to help only pray for you. We will remember you in our prayers for we certainly desire that you enjoy the best of health so you will be able to fulfill you mission and return home safely.
With love and best wishes,
From your wife and baby.
November 10th 1912
Elder Lafayette Jackson
Manchester England
Dear Husband:
With great pleasure I now try to write you a few lines in answer to your kind letter which we recieved today.
My your photo is sure fine. I think I have to go to England to have mine taken. I'm afraid to try it here again. I haven't seen your mother today. We went to meeting and Isabelle wanted to stay to ?Grankid's? tonight. Her and Hy are having a time, its hard to get away. The boys all tease us to stay and it just suits Isabel.
Ma hasn't been feeling very well the last few days.
I seen Troy taking Deaon home with him.
We had pretty nice weather all week.
You wanted to know where Hebe DePriest lived, as agreed had a house built on the lower lot of President Christensen. They have been living there this fall.
Did you know that Chris ?Sigo's? sons had bought Mrs. Gilbert's place, and she is making her home with Anna.
Clint DePriest has bought one lot of Charlie King's, the one with the house on, and Hebe bought the lower lot. Kings are living at the shop.
I guess you will notice lost of changes when you get back.
What do you think? I'm taking lessons in painting, painting on velvet, every Monday and Friday after noon. I've taken two. I want four more. Anyway, it's easier than music, but I'm still pegging away . That comes Thursday after noon, so don't you think I,m keeping busy?
Isabel is well and feeling fine so I can leave her with Grandma.
Hage Harrison and family have come back. I haven't seen her but he was out to meeting. Some people certainly have gull.
The Free Press gives all about the elections. I haven't got our this week. I'll have to rusel one tomorrow.
Somebody else has showed up Frank Brady and a Rasmussen girl were married about the time the other couples went to Salt Lake. They now have a boy that beats any thing that's happened for sometime. I understand its the girl Archie Smith went with.
I didn't tell you that Alma Christensen had to old Thomas place when I was telling you other people were moving around.
I cannot think of any more to write and as it is getting late, I will bring my letter to a close, trusting it will find you well and enjoy your labors as a missionary. If we can only keep well this winter I know I can, but I'm anxious about the baby if she can only keep well and get strong and healthy and you keep well. I'll be so thankful.
With love and best wishes,
From your loving wife and baby
Our new school house is going up fast. Think they expect to move in it when school starts, after the Christmas holidays.
Sam and Will have the foundations laid for their granarys.
It looks like we are going to have a nice warm day, although it was very cold last night.
I don not know of anything I could write to help you and you're so far away we cannot do anything to help only pray for you. We will remember you in our prayers for we certainly desire that you enjoy the best of health so you will be able to fulfill you mission and return home safely.
With love and best wishes,
From your wife and baby.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Grandpa In England
Hi to any or all who follow this blog. I was able to go to the Library at the U of U. this summer and find a letter from Grandpa Lafayette's mission president to him. He was asking for advice on how to handle a couple who had left the church to join the RLDS. It was very brief and the response was equally brief. What a tough experience that must have been.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Herald Square Hotel
I have not been able to get any historic photos of the Old Herald Square Hotel where Grandpa Lafayette stayed before heading to Montreal and then across to England. I contacted staff from the the Herald Square and was told that the Herald Square that Grandpa stayed in is no longer in existence. I'm hoping that maybe Paige can dig up some more inf. and maybe photos on the original Herald Square Hotel while she is there. Maybe the New York Public Library might have something along those lines.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Lafayette was called to serve as a missionary to the European Mission by Joseph F. Smith on August 11th, 1911. The president of the Mission was, Rudger Clawson of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Lafayette served until his release on September 22, 1913 by E. Taft Benson, acting President of the European Mission located on 295 Edge Lane, Liverpool England.
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