Albert Hafner Letters

This collection is comprised of 96 letters, dated between 1891 and 1893. Topics of discussion include: business affairs and life in Tarpon Springs, establishing a cigar factory in West Tampa, a local boating club for women, rum smuggling by Cuban fishing boats, a near-lynching, and social life with prominent citizens of Tarpon Springs.

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Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, June 11, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth Chandler in Massachusetts. He thanks Chandler for her birthday gift to him, which was a pennant for the canoe he named after her. He tells her about his birthday and his experience editing the newspaper himself for the first time. He sends her peaches he has grown to share with her friends.
Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, June 10, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. He comments on her perceived disapproval of his cigar sales based on Prohibition ideals. He sends her scales from the first tarpon caught that season and comforts her from afar while she is home in New England.
Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, June 7, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. He compliments her letter writing, discusses brass bands, and updates her on his canoe The Elizabeth.
Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, June 5, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. He writes his marriage proposal in words for the first time, but tells Elizabeth he has meant to marry her since the moment they met. He says she is the woman he wants to be his wife, but he will wait to let her decide if she wants to marry him.
Summary of June 1891 Letters, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, June 1891

Elizabeth H. Chandler

A summary of letters sent in June 1891 by Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts.
Extract of a conversation between Albert Hafner and Mrs. Reidinger, May 23, 1891

Albert Hafner

An excerpt from a conversation between Albert Hafner and landlady Mrs. Reidinger. She offers her congratulations regarding his engagement to Elizabeth Chandler.
Poem in German, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, May 19, 1891

Albert Hafner

A poem written in German by Albert Hafner for his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts.
Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, April 27, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. He gives her information about a box he sent her that contains air plants from Tarpon Springs. He recaps a funeral he attended and his previous workdays.
Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, April 23, 1891

Albert Hafner

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth H. Chandler in Massachusetts. He informs her of a fishing trip on his canoe, funeral preparations, and his deep love for her. Hafner recaps their story of love at first sight.