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Letter to W. L. Weller from J. T. Thompson, July 27th, 1894.
Susie Hendren writes to the Home saying that she is looking for a home for one of her three children. She states that the child will be four years old. Letter marked Glencoe, KY. In a letter from 27 July 1894, J. T. Thompson writes on behalf of Miss Mary Stockhouse of Popler Grove, who "wants one of the little girls sent to the Home yesterday by Mrs. Susie Hendren." She wants "the one next to the oldest- I think her name is Lilly" about 7 years old. Thompson goes on to say that Mr. Thomas Brock "wants the oldest girl." He asks for the blanks and to take the girls as soon as possible. Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. In a letter from 1 August 1894, Thompson writes again to explain Stockhouse and Brock. He says that Stockhouse is a widow with no children who wants a girl for company and an apprentice. She lives within 400 yards of a school, and she and her husband raised Thompson from 6 weeks old. He says he doesn't know as much about Brock, but that he will show him the letter and get more information. Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. In a letter from 6 August 1894, Thompson writes that Brock will not take the girl as she is "younger than he wants." He asks to "please send bond for Mrs Mary Stockhouse by return mail as she needs the little girl for company soon as she can get her." Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. In a letter from 11 August 1894, Thompson writes to send $100 to the Home to "pay fare of girl to Glencoe." Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. In another letter from 16 August 1894, Thompson writes to say that the girl arrived safely in Glencoe and says that both parties seem pleased. He says he will "endeavor to get a home for her sister I [he] can." Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. In a letter from 8 Oct 1894, Thompson writes that he has found a home for the sister of Mary Robertson with Mr. M. T. Coates and wife. They would like to apprentice her and will send her to school. He says he will also look for a home for the little brother if they send him his age. Letter marked Eagle Hill, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Lizzie Hensley, July 27th, 1894.
Lizzie Hensley writes to the Home regarding her two children, Fannie and Thomas. She states that they were in the Home Mission at Henderson, but when she asked about them, was told that they were sent to Louisville. She says the mission told her they would not send the children away without notifying her, and her "lawyer says [she] can make it hat for them." She says she is "agreeving [herself] to death about them" and lives at 939 Div St, Evansville, IN. Letter marked Evansville, IN. In a letter from 27 July 1894, Hensley thanks the Home, because her children were there and can be sent home soon. She asks if the Home needs witnesses or proof that the children are hers, and asks when she can take them home. Letter marked Evansville, IN. In another letter from 3 August 1894, Hensley thanks the Home for their kind letter and says that she will get the papers "fixed up" and send for the children. Letter marked Evansville, IN. In a letter from 27 Sept 1894, Hensley says that she has been sick and unable to write or meet the children. She asks that Weller watch the children awhile longer until she is well enough to meet them. Letter marked Evansville, IN.