

Object Name |
Letter |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2008.008.019 |
Date |
21 Aug 1885 |
Scope & Content |
Handwritten letter from James Schroder, Portsmouth, Ontario dated August 21, 1885 to Phillis and Alex (Johnston of Oil Springs). James Schroder is the father of Phillis. He talks about getting their letter and glad they got home safe from their visit and thanks them for the information about his oil property production from last month. He talks about writing to Annie and going to a funeral. He sends his love to Sylvia (Alex and Phillis's daughter) and signs, "I remain- your affectionate Father James Schroder. |
Extent of Description |
12.7cm x 19.8cm. One page folded in half and message written on the first two pages. |
Search Terms |
Business Correspondence Letter Oil Oil & Gas Production Oil Field Oil Properties Oil Springs |
People |
Johnston, Alexander Johnston, Phillis Johnston, Sylvia Schroder, James |