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Letter to W. L. Weller from J. S. Renfro, August 27th, 1894.
John S. Renfro writes to the Home regarding his give children, aged 2-9 years old, 4 boys and 1 girl. He says that their "native home" is Whitley County, KY and that their mother died shortly after they moved West. Renfro lost his property and his friends suggested that he send his children to the Home, but he was unable to do so until a drought hit his crops. He wants the children raised in KY. Letter marked Plymouth, AR. In a letter from 27 August 1894, Rengro says that he will send his children as soon as he can, and that it may be two weeks or more. Letter not marked. In a letter from 6 Oct 1894, Renfro send commitment of his children, and says that they will start from "here" on Wednesday, Oct 9th. Letter marked Mulberry, AR. A letter from 10 Oct 1894 states that "we failed to get through tickets to day" and that the children will start Saturday the 13th. He says that they will be by themselves and to please look for them. Letter marked Plymouth, AR.
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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home fom Rev. B. B. Van Neeys, November 21st, 1893.
Rev. B. B. Van Neeys writes to the Home in regards to a destitute widow and her three children, who are a 6-year old boy, a 4-year old girl, and a "babe 9 months old." He asks on Cress' behalf if she and her children could stay at the Home, as Cress would be "glad to get in the Home and do any work you desire." If not, he asks for the Home to take the two older children. Mary Cress is listed as living in Hazle Patch, Laurel Co., Kentucky. Letter marked Livingston, KY. -
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Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from A. C. Boulton, February 8th, 1893.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from A. C. Boulton from Harrisburgh, in Owen County, Kentucky, on if Effie West is still alive and at the Home. He would like to visit the Home and see her. -
Letter to the "Officers of the Baptist Orphan's Home" from A. J. Frazier, March 30th, 1892.
Letter to the Baptist Home from A. J. Frazier in Sacramento, Kentucky, describing the trial between F. F. Gibson, Shanks, and severe the abuse of two boys entrusted in their care. He mentions a newspaper article published by J. W. Vancleave about the case. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from A. J. Hess, June 11th, 1892.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from A. J. Hess, Grand Dictator of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Knights of Honor, in Colombus, Kentucky. Hess writes about a three year old little girl whose mother is a poor servant of the Hess family. The little girl is illegitimate and her father will not accepted the child as his. Hess has gained the mother's consent to send the child to the Home. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from A. M. Durham, May 7th, 1894.
Durham writes to the Home asking about "eny children to let out to bee raised and what kind you have on hand."Letter marked Allen Co., KY. In another letter from 11 August 1894, Durham writes that he did not reply because he thought that Weller would send him blanks. He says that he wants a "girl about 12 years old in good helth of good mind and efectionet" to apprentice. He asks for Hollingsworth to select a girl and to "send it to Boling green KY in car of Sam Johnson." He says he can then bring her to Scottsville. Letter marked Scottsville, KY. -
Letter to Mr. Weland from A. M. Durham, August 11th, 1894.
Durham writes to the Home asking about "eny children to let out to bee raised and what kind you have on hand."Letter marked Allen Co., KY. In another letter from 11 August 1894, Durham writes that he did not reply because he thought that Weller would send him blanks. He says that he wants a "girl about 12 years old in good helth of good mind and efectionet" to apprentice. He asks for Hollingsworth to select a girl and to "send it to Boling green KY in car of Sam Johnson." He says he can then bring her to Scottsville. Letter marked Scottsville, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from A. S. Conner, October 23rd, 1893.
A. S. Conner writes to Weller concerning his "little niece" Marnie Conner. He wants to know if she has a home and if she does, if she is satisfied in it. He offers to take her if she is not. Letter marked Heidtville, Florida. -
Letter from John Quincy Adams to the Rev. Nicholas B. Whitney, 27 March 1833
Concerning the establishment of a Post Office in the South Parish of Hingham. -
Letter from John Adams to Sir, 29 December 1781
A short letter agreeing with an unnamed correspondent and arranging a meeting with a notary. Signed "Your most obedient J. Adams." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Alline Nichols, March 18th, 1894.
Alline Nichols writes to Weller to "let [him] know how I am getting a long." She states that she "is the little girl that the left the home on the twenty six of june for allen county," and that granpa nichols and his son Brista met her at the depot. She describes her journey to her current home in Allen county, going to school, getting baptized, and doing housework. On the back of her letter, W. B. Nichols writes that Alline wanted to send this letter, that she is fine and healthy and very happy in her new home. Letter marked Settle, Allen Co., KY. In a letter from 13 August 1895, Warren B. Nichols writes to the Home about Alline, referring to her as "little Amanda Alline Barge." He says that Weller requested he write him, and says that Alline is doing very well, going to school, and is "just getting along happy." Letter marked Settle, KY. -
American Republican Manifesto Broadside, circa 1850
This broadside linked the American Revolution's result, "INDEPENDENCE OF FOREIGN NATIONS", to the 1850s "danger of foreign influence" they believed was posed by immigration of Germans and Irish. This threat was magnified by the "most gross and outrageous frauds...committed under our present Naturalization system." Once naturalized, adult white male immigrants could vote. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Amie F. Goodman, October 25th, 1894.
Mrs. Amie Goodman writes to the Home regarding her sister, Eliza. She says that she is between 6 and 8 years old and is blind in one eye and was left at the Home last winter sometime. She says that she is married now and wishes to adopt Eliza, as she is her only sister and can take care of her. Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. In a letter from 19 June 1894, H. C. Kenduck of the Home of Methodist Orphans writes to the Home regarding Eliza Collard. She says that Amie Goodman wrote to them, but they have no record of her, and want to see if the Home had her. Letter marked Louisville, KY. In a letter from 26 June 1894, Amie writes that she is unable to come to pick up Eliza, but that she can send money for Eliza to be brought to her. Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. In a letter from 30 June 1894, Amie says she encloses $1 and the necessary bonds. She says that she can meet her July 3rd if she is sent, and the letter is signed also by William R. Goodman. Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. In a letter from 20 August 1894, Mrs. Mira Ash writes to the Home to say that "there is a great deal of complaint of the home that little Eliza Collard has." She goes on to say that Amie stayed with her before she was married and though "it seems strange to say that she would treat her little sister so unkind," she is satisfied that what she has heard is true. She says that the house they stay in is very small, they do not send Eliza to school, allow her to nap, or get her new clothes, and won't allow other children to come over to play with her. Eliza told Ash that she wants to "come back up there but is afraid to tell them because she thinks that they will whip her." The situation is time-sensitive, as the Goodmans are moving "next Thurs. 23rd" to Summit, KY, where "they will be in a neighborhood where the people are something like themselves and would allow the child to be treated most any way." She says for the Home to contact Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Floyd and Mrs. Soncinda Scipses for more information. Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. In a letter from 29 August 1894, Ash writes to say that the Goodmans moved to East View, KY, not Summit. She says that the last she spoke to Eliza she was being treated very poorly and could "scarcely find a worse home." She says she hopes the Home will inquire soon, and says "to be very plain about it Amie is not (or does not seem to be) very bright and is of a very strange and unpleasant disposition." She also says "Eliza was almost without clothes when she left," implying that the Goodmans have already departed for East View. Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. In a letter from 31 August 1894, a letter from Mrs. Amie Goodman inquires about adopting a boy 9 or 10 years old to Mrs. Leharly Johnson. On the back of the letter, Hallie Coombs writes to Weller: "This must be from Eliza Deppen (or Collard's sister). Miss Hollingsworth said you had better look well into it as you had such a bad report from Eliza." Letter marked East View, Hardin Co., KY. In a letter from 25 Oct 1894, Amie writes to the Home. She says she thinks it "impossible for [her] to keep her as [she] cannot do nothing with her." She says she thinks it would be best for both of them to send Eliza back to the Home. Letter marked East View, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arnie French, September 27th, 1893.
Arnie French writes to Weller asking where his sister, Maude French, is. He says to "give me my proud father address" and "if you don’t answer this immediately I think I'll go crazy." Unclear if Maude was an orphan at the Home. Letter marked Gadsden, Alabama. In a letter from 1 Oct 1893, French thanks Weller for the information and tells him that he just sent his sister a letter. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arnie French, October 1st, 1893.
Arnie writes again to the Home regarding the wherabouts of Maude French. He does not mention Maude's name, referring to her as "her." He states that he is frustrated with the lack of response and that he needs to "find her." Letter marked Godsden, AL. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arnie French, October 25th, 1893.
Arnie writes again to the Home regarding the whereabouts of Maude French. He does not mention Maude's name, referring to her as "her." He states that he is frustrated with the lack of response and that he needs to "find her." Letter marked Modsden, AL. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arthur Peter, November 8th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arthur Peter, a druggist in Louisville, concerning a little girl in the Home, who he has found a good home for. He also mentions a Dr. [Conrad?]. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from Arthur Peter, December 29th, 1890.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from Arthur Peter, druggist, that confirms that a child, Albert, has been sent to the home by the County Court.