This collection encompasses only 21 letters, 18 of which were included in my dissertation. Of these, 14 are in German and four in English. The collection was found in 2015 in the wall of a dwelling being remodeled in the Lomira area. The majority of the letters are addressed to Rev. John Fritsche and so it is likely that he collected the letters. Although there are no samples of writing from him in the collection, he receives letters in both in German and English.
Lomira Collection indexLetters listed in bold are in German, others are in English. Some letters listed in the indexes are not used in analysis; all excluded from analysis are noted. For more transcription conventions go here.
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FilesFor linguistic work, use the .txt files. For easy viewing and comparison of formatting to originals, use the .pdf files.
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1. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, November 11, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, November 11, 1864 .pdf
2. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 07, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 07, 1864 .pdf
3. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 12, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 12, 1864 .pdf
4. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 29, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 29, 1864 .pdf
5. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, May 28, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, May 28, 1898 .pdf
6. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 13, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 13, 1898 .pdf
7. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 26, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 26, 1898 .pdf
8. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, November, 3, 1898 .txt .pdf
9. Gust. S. Klaetsch to Mr. John E. Fritsche, November 30, 1898 .txt .pdf
10. Sarah to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 19, 1898 .txt .pdf
11. Rev. W. Yost to Rev. J. Fritsche, January 1899*
12. John. S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, January 13, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of John. S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, January 13, 1899 .pdf
13. G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, March 23, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, March 23, 1899 .pdf
14. H.K. Mulford to Dr. A.G. Fritche, June 22, 1899*
15. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, August 1, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, August 1, 1899 .pdf
16. Sarah to Rev. J. L. Fritsche, November 12, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of Sarah to Rev. J. L. Fritsche, November 12, 1899 .pdf
17. C. Kuschke to Mr. John Fritsche, November 14, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of C. Kuschke to Mr. John Fritsche, November 14, 1899 .pdf
18. G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 8, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 8, 1899 .pdf
19. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .pdf
20. A.G. Fritsche to M. J.E. Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .txt .pdf
21. Germania Publishing Co. to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 17, 1899*
Letters marked with * (11, 14, 21) were not transcribed. Originals are in the collection of the Lomira Historical Society.
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, November 11, 1864 .pdf
2. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 07, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 07, 1864 .pdf
3. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 12, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 12, 1864 .pdf
4. Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 29, 1864 .txt .pdf
Translation of Phillipp Schneider to his sister, December 29, 1864 .pdf
5. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, May 28, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, May 28, 1898 .pdf
6. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 13, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 13, 1898 .pdf
7. John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 26, 1898 .txt .pdf
Translation of John S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, June 26, 1898 .pdf
8. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, November, 3, 1898 .txt .pdf
9. Gust. S. Klaetsch to Mr. John E. Fritsche, November 30, 1898 .txt .pdf
10. Sarah to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 19, 1898 .txt .pdf
11. Rev. W. Yost to Rev. J. Fritsche, January 1899*
12. John. S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, January 13, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of John. S. Roeseler to Rev. John Fritsche, January 13, 1899 .pdf
13. G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, March 23, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, March 23, 1899 .pdf
14. H.K. Mulford to Dr. A.G. Fritche, June 22, 1899*
15. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, August 1, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, August 1, 1899 .pdf
16. Sarah to Rev. J. L. Fritsche, November 12, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of Sarah to Rev. J. L. Fritsche, November 12, 1899 .pdf
17. C. Kuschke to Mr. John Fritsche, November 14, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of C. Kuschke to Mr. John Fritsche, November 14, 1899 .pdf
18. G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 8, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of G. Fritsche to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 8, 1899 .pdf
19. A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .txt .pdf
Translation of A.G. Fritsche to Mr. John Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .pdf
20. A.G. Fritsche to M. J.E. Fritsche, December 10, 1899 .txt .pdf
21. Germania Publishing Co. to Mr. John L. Fritsche, December 17, 1899*
Letters marked with * (11, 14, 21) were not transcribed. Originals are in the collection of the Lomira Historical Society.
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Author bios
1. Phillipp Schneider, Civil War letters found in collection, but unclear how or if related to Fritsche family. Born ca. 1838 in
Germany. Schneider served as sergeant in 28th Wis. Regiment, Company g. He was mustered out August 23, 1865. His letters
are addressed to his sister, who is still single at the time he writes. He has an Aunt Kühl(e) who has at least two sons who are
not yet in service; also mentions a Margaret Kühl, perhaps a daughter of Aunt Kühl. Schneider belongs to a group of soldiers
referred to in the letters as the “Germantown Boys”. Friends with Jacob H. Goelzer of Germantown, who served with him
(mustered in Aug. 21, 1862 and mustered out Aug. 23, 1865), as well as Valentin Graf of the 9th Wis. He mentions Carl Blum
(mustered in Aug. 17, 1862, mustered out Aug 23, 1865) of Pewaukee to his sister. His sister knows Carl Blum’s sister.
Mentions George Bowers of Muskego, WI (mustered in Aug. 21, 1862, mustered out Aug 23, 1865); George may know
Phillipp’s sister.
2. A.G. Fritsche, son of Rev. John L. Fritsche & Louise, born 1878 in Wisconsin. First name Alvin. In college in Chicago in 1898. In
Valparaiso, IN for some time in 1899. Is eventually a doctor. Died in 1939, buried in Milwaukee, WI.
3. John S. Roeseler, super intendant of schools in Sauk City. Son of Friederich Roeseler and Caroline Klaetsch, born Nov. 25,
1859. Son in law of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Married to Sarah Fritsche, father of Oskar, Edna, and Freddie. Purchased 28 lots in
Prairie du Sac from Mr. Clifford. Franzler & Dürr owe him money; Mühleis also discussed in relation to loans. Also knows
family Keller. Died June 29, 1942, buried in Lomira, WI.
4. Gust. S. Klaetsch, born August 14, 1871 in Wisconsin. Friend & former neighbor of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Lives in South
Dakota in 1898 and works as a mail carrier. Will be married in 1898. Wants to take music lessons and learn the banjo. Died
March 21, 1958 in Canova, South Dakota.
5. Sarah Fritsche Roeseler, Born April 17, 1866, daughter of Rev. John L. Fritsche and Louise (born in Canada). Married to John
S. Roeseler June 27, 1889. Mother of Oskar, Edna, and Freddie. Lived in Prairie du Sac, but also has connections to and wrote
at least one letter from Sheboygan. Died Sept. 10, 1944, buried in Lomira, WI.
6. (Carl Wilhelm) Gustav Fritsche, brother of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Born 1837 in Germany. Also works as a pastor. Lives in
Milwaukee, but has traveled to South Dakota, as well as regularly to Plymouth, Milwaukee, and Two Rivers, WI. Mentions
nephew Emmanuel who lives in Greenfield in 1899.
7. C. Kuschke, nephew of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Born 1870 in Wisconsin. Married and living in Temple, TX in 1899.
*Rev. John L. Fritsche, father of A.G., M. J. Eo., and Sarah. Born 1836 in Germany. Lived in Lomira, WI. Brother of Gustav Fritsche, uncle of Emmanuel. Is or was a reverend at time letters are received. Corresponded with son in law, John. S. Roeseler, in regards to loaned money; included mentions of families Keller and Mühleis. Died in 1904, buried in Lomira, Dodge County, WI.
Germany. Schneider served as sergeant in 28th Wis. Regiment, Company g. He was mustered out August 23, 1865. His letters
are addressed to his sister, who is still single at the time he writes. He has an Aunt Kühl(e) who has at least two sons who are
not yet in service; also mentions a Margaret Kühl, perhaps a daughter of Aunt Kühl. Schneider belongs to a group of soldiers
referred to in the letters as the “Germantown Boys”. Friends with Jacob H. Goelzer of Germantown, who served with him
(mustered in Aug. 21, 1862 and mustered out Aug. 23, 1865), as well as Valentin Graf of the 9th Wis. He mentions Carl Blum
(mustered in Aug. 17, 1862, mustered out Aug 23, 1865) of Pewaukee to his sister. His sister knows Carl Blum’s sister.
Mentions George Bowers of Muskego, WI (mustered in Aug. 21, 1862, mustered out Aug 23, 1865); George may know
Phillipp’s sister.
2. A.G. Fritsche, son of Rev. John L. Fritsche & Louise, born 1878 in Wisconsin. First name Alvin. In college in Chicago in 1898. In
Valparaiso, IN for some time in 1899. Is eventually a doctor. Died in 1939, buried in Milwaukee, WI.
3. John S. Roeseler, super intendant of schools in Sauk City. Son of Friederich Roeseler and Caroline Klaetsch, born Nov. 25,
1859. Son in law of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Married to Sarah Fritsche, father of Oskar, Edna, and Freddie. Purchased 28 lots in
Prairie du Sac from Mr. Clifford. Franzler & Dürr owe him money; Mühleis also discussed in relation to loans. Also knows
family Keller. Died June 29, 1942, buried in Lomira, WI.
4. Gust. S. Klaetsch, born August 14, 1871 in Wisconsin. Friend & former neighbor of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Lives in South
Dakota in 1898 and works as a mail carrier. Will be married in 1898. Wants to take music lessons and learn the banjo. Died
March 21, 1958 in Canova, South Dakota.
5. Sarah Fritsche Roeseler, Born April 17, 1866, daughter of Rev. John L. Fritsche and Louise (born in Canada). Married to John
S. Roeseler June 27, 1889. Mother of Oskar, Edna, and Freddie. Lived in Prairie du Sac, but also has connections to and wrote
at least one letter from Sheboygan. Died Sept. 10, 1944, buried in Lomira, WI.
6. (Carl Wilhelm) Gustav Fritsche, brother of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Born 1837 in Germany. Also works as a pastor. Lives in
Milwaukee, but has traveled to South Dakota, as well as regularly to Plymouth, Milwaukee, and Two Rivers, WI. Mentions
nephew Emmanuel who lives in Greenfield in 1899.
7. C. Kuschke, nephew of Rev. John L. Fritsche. Born 1870 in Wisconsin. Married and living in Temple, TX in 1899.
*Rev. John L. Fritsche, father of A.G., M. J. Eo., and Sarah. Born 1836 in Germany. Lived in Lomira, WI. Brother of Gustav Fritsche, uncle of Emmanuel. Is or was a reverend at time letters are received. Corresponded with son in law, John. S. Roeseler, in regards to loaned money; included mentions of families Keller and Mühleis. Died in 1904, buried in Lomira, Dodge County, WI.
