Lauritz Christensen Letter, 20 July 1886

Lauritz Christensen Letter, 20 July 1886

On 3 June 1885, Niels Sørensen Fischer, the father of Sophie (Nielsen) Christensen, passed away in Denmark. His widow, Ane Kirstine Jensdatter, apparently needed the permission of her children to retain use of the family home. Each of the Nielsen children—and their spouses—sent letters to give her that permission. The letter from Lauritz and Sophie Christensen, dated 20 July 1886, is reproduced below. The entire letter is written in Lauritz Christensen's hand, with the exception of Sophie's signature at the very bottom.

Here is a transcription and translation of the letter:

Til Niels Sørrensen Fischers Enke i Overby, Bjerre Herred Danmark Vi undertegnede Lauritz Christensen og Hustru giver Dig herved vor Tilladelse til, at du kan hensidde i uskiftet Bo. Omaha Nebraska North America den 20th Juli 1886 Lauritz Christensen og Hustru Sophie Christensen	To Niels Sørrensen Fischer’s widow in Overby, Bjerre Herred [district] Danmark We the undersigned Lauritz Christensen and wife hereby give you our permission, that you can stay in the undivided estate. Omaha Nebraska, North America the 20th of July 1886 Lauritz Christensen and wife Sophie Christensen

The original letter is owned by Lois Roark.

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