Albert Hafner Letters
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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
Box
1
Folder
8
Language
English
Digital Date
2023
Media Type
Correspondence
Identifier
hafner_1080
Type
Book
Recommended Citation
Hafner, Albert, "Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, September 30, 1891" (1891). Albert Hafner Letters. 81.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/hafner/81
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