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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from W. H. Anderson, October 17th, 1894.
J. G. Parso [rest of name on removed corner of paper] writes to the Home regarding William and James, two boys who are being surrendered to the Home by their mother who was "almost broken hearted to give them up." Parso[…] says that "she could not give up the little babe" and that friends are keeping it awhile. He says he was misled on the boys' ages by neighbors, and asks for instructions to be sent to Rev Wm Anderson. Letter marked Drip Rock, KY. In a letter from 17 Oct 1894, W. H. Anderson writes to say that Miss Sarah J. Anderson "has concluded not to send the Deen [?] little ones, to the Home and she affirms she will not let them go." He asks to be advised on what to do. Letter marked Grey Haw, Jackson Co., KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. P. Bell, October 17th, 1894.
Bell writes to the Home asking to "get a girl 11 or 12 years of age to live with [his] wife as a companion." He says to include the full particulars of adoption, and that he has references and bond if required. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 22 Oct 1894, Bell writes that he and his wife want a girl "not as a servant but as a child, to be cared for, trained and educated as [their] own." He specifies that they want to apprentice the girl, and that they have a three month old baby. He includes a recommendation from Dr. Clardy. Letter marked Bell, KY. A letter from 25 Oct 1894 from J. D. Clardy provides reference for the Bell's character, and states that he knows "no family in the county where in my judgement a child would find a more congenial home and be better trained and cared for." Letter marked Newstead, KY. In a letter from 27 Oct 1894, Bell asks if they can keep the child for 30 or 90 days to see if her temperament and disposition are suitable to them, and if not, if they would be able to return her. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 1 Nov 1894, Bell writes a letter to send $5 and says to "furnish her what is necessary for her fare and check on [him] for the amount." He asks for her to be sent right away. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 5 Nov 1894, Bell writes to Weller with the required bond and asks for the child to be sent "right away to Clarksville, Tenn in care of Dr. H. E. Deach." He explains that she will change cars to come to Douglas Sta. on the C and P Division of L and N. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 13 Nov 1894, Bell says that "our little daughter, Sammie Bales, arrived safely and on time." He says that she seems pleased and contented, and hopes they will "all be pleased after [they] are better acquainted." Letter marked Bell, KY.