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Letter to W. L. Weller from W. J. Browning, September 18th, 1893.
Browning writes to Weller with an interest in adopted a girl from the Home. He states that he will fulfill the requirements as best he can, and that it is just himself and his wife in the family. Letter marked Havilandsville, KY. He writes another letter 25 Sept 1893 confirming that he wants to adopt a little girl, and that he is 30 years old and his wife is 25 years old. He says that they want the girl for help and companionship for his wife. He includes a full page of references. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. J. Browning, September 18th, 1893.
Browning writes to Weller with an interest in adopted a girl from the Home. He states that he will fulfill the requirements as best he can, and that it is just himself and his wife in the family. Letter marked Havilandsville, KY. He writes another letter 25 Sept 1893 confirming that he wants to adopt a little girl, and tht he is 30 years old and his wife is 25 years old. He says that they want the girl for help and companionship for his wife. He includes a full page of references. -
Letter to Arthur Peters from W. J. Browning, September 11th, 1893.
Browning writes to Weller with an interest in adopted a girl from the Home. He states that he will fulfill the requirements as best he can, and that it is just himself and his wife in the family. Letter marked Havilandsville, KY. He writes another letter 25 Sept 1893 confirming that he wants to adopt a little girl, and that he is 30 years old and his wife is 25 years old. He says that they want the girl for help and companionship for his wife. He includes a full page of references. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. H. Oleer, June 27th, 1896.
W. H. Oleer [sp] writes to Hollingsworth regarding the children of Mrs. W. P. May, who died about two weeks ago and leaves behind an infant (about 2 weeks old) and two older children "who have been placed in the hands of Mr. May's parents." Oleer says that the parents are unable to care for the infant and have no friends or family able to. He says that Mr. May is "a laborer and has the appearance of being a hardworking sober man, about 30 years of age." May wants the infant placed in the Home and asks for information and if he could "present the infant in person." On the back, Weller writes "Will take child when cold weather sets in," June 29/96. Letter marked Owensboro, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. H. Harris, October 31st, 1884.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W H. Harris concerning a recently orphaned child possibly being sent to the home on account of a body being found in the river (presumably his father's), from the office of Robertson & Kinnaird Dry Goods, Notions, Carpets, Etc. in Danville, Kentucky. -
Letter to J. Laurie Smith from Jo. H. Thomas, March 7th, 1882.
Letter to a J. Laurie Smith from W. H. Harris of Harris, Durham, and Dunlap General Dry Goods in Danville concerning the death of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Grimes and if their adoptive daughter Mimi needs to be returned to the home. Harris requests an answer be made to Jo. H. Thomas. -
Letter to the "Managers of the Methodist Orphan's Home" from W. H. H. Ditgler, March 5th, 1892.
Letter to the Methodist Orphan's Home from W. H. H. Ditgler of Bedford, Kentucky, recommending Cass Garnett of Harrison Co. KY as an adoptive parent. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. H. Fritts, November 16th, 1894.
Fritts writes to Hollingsworth regarding a little boy in "the institution" of the county infirmary. Fritts says that the superintendent of the infirmary thinks he "ought to be in a better place." The boy is 5 or 6 years old, "healthy, and of good mind." His mother "is in the same institution and has the consumption." In postscript, Fritts says that "since writing the above, it has occurred to me that perhaps the mother may object" but that he will find out as soon as possible. Letter marked Carlisle, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. H. Cropfield, September 22nd, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. H. Cropfield in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Cropfield writes that his adoptive daughter, Julia, is learning quickly and has improved in her speech very much. Julia is attached to his wife and "suits [them] as well as any child I ever expected." -
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 Mary Hollingsworth from W. F. Norton [Hierbert], 1884 March 25
W. L. Charles Hiebert (or Hicebest?) writes "Let Mr. Harris have Anna Laura Doyle. He has executed the papers." From the office of G. W. Norton and W. F. Norton Bankers. -
Reference Letter from J. W. D. Moore and Arthur Peter, and March 6th, 1889.
Reference Letter from J. W. D. Moore and Arthur Peter, Chairman Committee on Orphanage, discussing Lula Rickman, an orphan whose parents (Ian and Susan Rickman) have died. Lula carries with her four hundred and fifty dollars, which will be kept by the home for "the charge of her benefit." She will be safely delivered to the Home. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. D. Bryant, February 6th, 1895.
W. D. Bryant writes to Hollingsworth on behalf of his wife, who wants to know about Miss Wallers and "what parte of the work they did in your home and are they capable of taking charge of a similar institution as matron." He says that the letter is in confidence. Letter marked Lexington, KY. -
Letter to John H. Weller from W. D. Beck, July 6th, 1899.
W. D. Beck writes to Weller regarding "the two little Williams children," who he says are "niece and nephews of Jo Williams who remembered the Orphans Home so nicely in his will." He says the Home ought to take the children if they can. Letter marked Owenton, KY.