1909 Antique Handwritten Letter Boonville NY Student Anna Osborne Whalen Hotel For Sale

1909 Antique Handwritten Letter Boonville NY Student Anna Osborne Whalen Hotel

3 pages approximately 5" by 6" Folds, see pics for condition

1900 Town of Boonville, NY Tax Collector's Receipt (1899 Assessment)

Item Details:

• Type: Original Handwritten Handwritten Letter (2 pages / double-sided fold-out)

• Date: February 11, 1909

• Origin: Boonville, New York

• Sender: Anna M. Osborne

• Recipient: Miss Eames

Transcription Highlights & Summary:

• Boonville, N.Y. (Feb. 11th, 1909): The letter discusses local updates, family connections, school news, and mentions several local individuals by name.

• Names & Places Mentioned:

  • Miss Rena Osborne (clarifying she is not her sister)

  • Sister Grace Hazel Babcock (working in Williamstown at the Whalen Hotel)

  • Sister Nettie and brother Richmond Osborne

  • Florence Kessler (mentioning her family coming back to their farm next summer)

  • Miss Neff, Miss Laura, and teacher references

• School Report Included: The writer lists her school grades/standing:

  • Reading (90), Geography (92), Writing (90), Arithmetic (90), Spelling (98), English (92), Physiology (85), American History (89), Nature Study (88).

• Other Mentions: References a "Bermuda Contest" and post/birthday cards sent between them.