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    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.
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    Mrs. Susan A. Reynolds writes to the Home regarding her 4-year old grandson whom she wishes to send to the Home. She says that she is getting old and is unable to support him, and wants to have him "well taken care of." Letter marked Hardyville, KY.
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    Scanlan & Co. writes to Weller regarding Scott, who they say they have employed for 11 years and "have found him to be steady, reliable, and upright." It seems as if Scott wants to adopt a child and his company is writing a recommendation. Letter marked Louisville, KY.
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    Clere writes to Weller about children who are half orphans and whose father does not give consent for them to be placed in the Home. He says that the children's mother died and their 70 year old father is unable to work and is "a reckless no acount man." Clere says that he is taking care of the children currently, but is hardly able to take care of his own children and would like them to be placed in the Home. Letter marked Ashland, KY.
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    Sallie Crawford writes to the Home on behalf of Carrie Posey, a woman interested in adopting a girl 12 years old. She states that the Poseys are "quite a clever family of people," are a family of four "all grown," and have a "lovely country home." Crawford ends the letter asking if the Home has "any more 'Callies.'" It seems that the Crawfords adopted a girl named Callie from the Home that was kind and "now a young lady." Letter marked Corydon, KY. In a letter from 24 July 1894, Posey writes to say that she cannot "give the young girl a home." She states that her 71 year old mother objects to the adoption, and hopes that the Home is not inconvenienced. Letter marked Corydon, KY.
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    Letter to W. L. Weller from S. C. Long in Russellville, Kentucky, requesting the "[Opportunities?] Bond Blank" so Mr. R. Sawyer can give Oscar Bradly to Mr. Parks.
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    Worwood writes to Weller to say that he thinks it would be best for him to pick out a child from the Home himself, so he is going to wait until spring to come to the Home. He says that he wants to take a boy by apprenticeship, so that in case he dies before his widowed mother or little sister his property will go to them. He says he will treat the boy like his own and give him "a good start in the world." He includes the names of families in the area with no children that he thinks would provide a good home, but asks Weller not to use his name. Letter marked Wicksiffe, Ballard Co., KY.
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    Rev. M. T. Chandler and S. G. Lindy write to Weller regarding Mr. James M. Ratcliffe and his ability to care for his young niece, Nina R. Clark. They both provide reference for his character, stating that he is a member of their church and a member of Elizaville Masonic lodge no 570, respectively. Letter marked Hepton, KY.
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    Utley writes to "Brother Pierce" regarding the adoption of a girl from the Home. He says the girl will suit them well. Letter marked Salem, KY. In a letter from 9 July 1894, Utley sends $5 for the adoption of Lula and to send her to Prinston, KY. He says that if Lula has a mild disposition, there will be no problem with the rest of the family. Letter marked Salem, KY. In another letter from 9 July 1894, Utley writes again to send $5 "to pay Miss Lula a lot [?] expence to Prinston KY in care of Rev. R. W. Morehead." He asks for her to be sent as soon as convenient, and reassures Weller that she will fit with the family. He also states that "the girl that left us to live with her sister a few weeks ago lived with us 9 years," which is very likely referring to Eliza Goodman and her sister Amie Goodman, who wrote to the Home asking to take care of Eliza on 15 June 1894. Letter marked Salem, KY. On a letter from 23 July 1894, Utley describes a girl named Julia who has come to live with his family. He says "she has become sattisfied and will stay with us two years any how," and that "she has some faults we would be vary glad she was clare of." He says that she won't go to school and that he "cant force her to go." He asks how she stayed at the Home and has no education. He says, "Julia sez tell the girls that she has got a good many nice preants since she come to Salem." Letter marked Salem, KY. In a letter from 2 Oct 1894, Utley writes that he cannot keep Jula (Julia? Lula?) Fox, as he "cant controler her she has the worst disposition of eny human I ever seen." He says that they have tried every method to control her "but use the rod," which he won't do. He says he "won't have [his] wife tormented to death" and he will try to find her a home in the country. He asks to be released from her. Letter marked Salem, KY. In a letter from 29 Oct 1894, Utley writes that he "got Julia for a good home in the county where she will be well treated if she will behave herself." He goes on to say that many "Brothers and Sisters that was strong friends to the Home" say that if Julia "was a fair sample of the training of the Home that they would never give another dollar." He asks for a "girl that has a mild plesant disposition" between 10 and 14 that he will send to school, feed and clothe. Letter marked Salem, KY.
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    Crank writes to Weller to say that she will come to the Home to pick up her child and will sign the papers then. Letter marked Prinville, KY.
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    Bass writes to Weller regarding "those children myself and Mr. McNeel got from the home," saying "you will have to take them back." He says that his wife died a week ago and he cannot do the housework and keep the children, adding, "the children are so bad fanie any how that no one down here wants them." It seems that Mr. McNeel (McNeal?) adopted a girl named Fanie that he says "they had tried ever way they new how to get fanie to do rite but can do nothing with her she will lie and curse and steel." He says "Myrtie is not so bad but she is a bad child wee had done all we could for here." He asks when he can send them back, again saying that he cannot "find no one that want them becaus they are so bad." Letter marked Kansas, Graves Co., KY.
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    Letter to W. L. Weller from Q. B. Coleman, Muhlenberg County Judge in Greenville, Kentucky asking if the home has any children nine years old and older that can now be adopted by good Baptist families. He requests the conditions "upon which you bind children," as he can find homes for two or three children soon.
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    Q. B. Coleman writes to Hollingsworth regarding a widow in his town who has two children she cannot take care of and wants to place in the Home. The children are two girls aged 4 and 6. Letter marked Greenville, KY. In a response letter, Coleman includes the names of the girls and states that they "leave here to day at 12 o'clock for the home." Letter marked Greenville, KY.
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    Q. B. Coleman writes to Weller regarding a widow in his town who has two children, Mary and Sarah Kinsella, she cannot take care of and wants to place in the Home. The children are two girls aged 4 and 6. Letter marked Greenville, KY. In a response letter, Coleman includes the names of the girls and states that they "leave here to day at 12 o'clock for the home." Letter marked Greenville, KY.
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    Tucker writes to Weller about "several children in our Poor House in Spencer County." He says that the boys are 2 and 6 years old, and that their mother is "a poor delicate illiterate and immoral woman." He adds that the children are "appearantly as bright as the average child of our county." Letter marked Taylorsville, KY.
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    Letter to W. L. Weller from Nannie Moxley in Shreve, Kentucky, confirming that Rosia Holland has been sent back to the Home. Mrs. Moxley requests the Home send her bond back to her. She sent Rosia/Rosie back with Mr. Wallace Rosson.
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