Albert Hafner Letters

Creator

Albert Hafner

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Publication Date

9-30-1891

Abstract

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth Chandler in Massachusetts. Hafner admits he is glad his father lives so far from Chandler so she won't be subjected to his scrutinous company. He then expresses his disappointment that the postmaster did not mail one of his letters on time as promised. He discusses smugglers who come to the area to steal fruits and chickens to trade for whiskey and cigarettes. Some stole his peaches to trade for aguardiente, a spirit made from sugarcane. People ask Hafner to interpret for them with the Spanish traders, but he refuses. He tells Chandler about a new player, a friend of Mr. Muñiz who is building a large, extravagant hotel that will hold the cigar firm's sales rooms. They wait for months for this man to come to Florida and finish building, but they refuse to rush a man of his status. In response to Chandler's question about where their home will be, Hafner says she may make all of the decisions, as home is wherever she is.

Keywords

Family, Criticism, Smuggling, Women, Business, Cigar industry, Hotels, Betrothal, Marriage, Long-distance relationships

Extent

10 pages

Geographic Location

Tarpon Springs (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Albert Hafner Letters

Box

1

Folder

8

Language

English

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Correspondence

Identifier

hafner_1080

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Book

Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, September 30, 1891

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