1891 Antique Letter West Hoboken NJ Chinese Picnic Steamboat, St. Timothy Church For Sale

1891 Antique Letter West Hoboken NJ - Chinese Picnic Steamboat, St. Timothy Church

Item Description

Item: Antique Handwritten Letter

Date: June 15, 1891

Origin: West Hoboken, New Jersey (written from \"Aunt Emily\")

Format: 2 pages (4 full written sides), cursive ink on lined paper

Overview & Content Highlights:An authentic, personal 1891 handwritten letter filled with local history, family news, and unique Victorian social observations:

• Location & Date: Datelined \"West Hoboken, June 15th 1891\" at top.

• Chinese Picnic & Steamboat Excursion: Mentions a unique local outing where Cousin Sarah went to a \"Chinese Picnic\" where they invite all their teachers, board a large steamboat, and spend the day at a resort setting where feast tables are prepared.

• Local Churches & Visits: References attending \"St. Timothy Church\" with Aunt Lou, plus visits from Uncle Clinton.

• Gifts & Daily Life: Mentions buying a Prayer Book & Hymnal for a birthday gift, attending a paper concert, and personal family reflections.