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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller
M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller writes to the Home to "represent Mr. John Forbis and wife to be good and honest persons" that would be "good-loving and faithful friends to any child." Letter marked Louisville, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. J. Moorman, undated.
Moorman writes to Weller in regard to "getting a good boy to take in [her] home." She says that there is a new school in the area, and that she would prefer he be between 12-14 years of age. Letter unmarked. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Dr. William A. Guthrie
W. A. Guthrie, attending physician, writes to "certify that the cause of Willie Worix's Death was caused from Summarice [?] he had all the medical attention necessary." Letter marked Franklin, KY. Undated. -
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Incomplete Letter from R. W. Mahan, undated.
Mahan writes to the Home on behalf of Daniel Hays, asking him to "send them the ages and characteristics of the boy and girl." He adds that Hays is "a bachelor and probably will remain such." Letter marked Barwell, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary from Mrs. W. Martin, February 9th, unknown year.
Martin writes to Mary in response to her letter of the 4th with advice in regards to the little girl, stating that she "can and will give a child a good home teach her house keeping." She says that she is considered a good housewife and that her references will suffice, stating that she will "fill out the papers and take Bertha." She says that "we own our home," she is 46 and her husband 47, and that she is a church going person. She continues to talk about herself and her home. Letter marked Dayton, KY. -
Letter to Mr. Weller from Mary Gwaltney, January 30th, unknown year.
Gwaltney writes to Weller, thanking him for his letter "containing information regarding the orphans." She says that "the ladies here wish girls of twelve and fourteen years old to train for servants," saying that they would treat them as their own. She asks about the winter in Louisville. Letter marked Sturgis. -
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Letter to a depot agency from Rev. R. Bowen, May 4th, unknown year.
Bowen writes to the depot agent, asking if he will "please see that these orphan children get a hack that will take them to the Baptist Orphan Home." Letter marked Pinesville, KY. -
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Incomplete Letter from J. I. Weaver
J. I. Weaver writes to the Home regarding the children of J. C. Reynolds and his wife. He says that Mr. Reynolds died three years ago, and last Friday the 12th, Mrs. Reynolds died and left two little boys. Her last request was that the boys be taken to the Baptist Orphans Home; the oldest will be 7 in May, the youngest "will be 5 soon." Weaver asks to make application for the boys. On the back, Weller writes, "Apl 19 1895 Answered, requesting usual recommendation from the church." Letter marked London, KY. -
Incomplete Letter from F. M. Featherston, February 1st, 1896.
Incomplete letter; last page only. Featherston writes to the Home about children in his area seemingly orphaned or otherwise vulnerable. He says that "the girl is a nice child rather small for her age." He asks to hear from the Home immediately, adding that he will accompany the children to Louisville if they can be taken. Handwritten, "Usual conditions to be complied with, Feb 1/96, Jno W. W. L. P." Letter marked Frankfort, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from an unknown author, December 2nd, 1895.
Incomplete letter. Unnamed author (seemingly adoptive parent of "Minnie") writes to include "a few lines this 'lonesome rainy day'" from Minnie. Minnie writes about the weather and asks about her little sisters and brothers still in the Home. The author of the letter says that they will take Minnie to see them in the Spring. Letter marked Buchanan, TN. -
Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from an unknown author, July 4th, 1895.
Incomplete letter. Unnamed person writes to Hollingsworth regarding Noe, who he says was taken about 18 months or two years ago by a Mr. J. W. Coplinger of Luisble Co., KY. Noe is about 12 years old. Author says that "we learned that Mr. C- wishes to dispose of her- so last Sunday I went down to have her come up and live with us." He says that he took the agreement with them, and if she doesn't suit them he will send her back to the Home. Letter marked Campbellsburg, KY. -
Incomplete Letter from J. H. Switzer
Incomplete letter from J.H. Switzer. -
Incomplete Letter from W. S. Ryland
Ryland writes on behalf of an unnamed man who is seemingly interested in getting a girl from the Home. The first part of the letter is missing, so the man's name is unavailable. Ryland also offers Reb. G. H. Burnett and Deacon David Childres to provide "reliable information in the case." Letter marked Russellville, KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. B. Sanders, December 1st, 1910.
J. B. Sanders writes to the Home regarding "a boy in this village by the Name of Ottis Chandler, who is an orphan witout ahome (sic), his father and mother died about two months ago." He says that he has tried and failed to get the boy a home, who is a "fairly bright boy 14 years old." He says he hopes to hear from the Home soon, "as he is running around over town here, homeless." Handwritten, "Not eligible- over age- mentaility- an health not good." Letter marked Dry Ridge, KY. -
Articles of Adoption of Bertha Frazier, adopted by J. Lynch and Eliza Lynch, October 16th, 1909.
Articles of adoption for J. Lynch and Eliza Jane Lynch to adopt Bertha Frazier, born in 1898. They live in Adair County. Handwritten on the back, "Investigated and Home condemned by Bro Sanders." -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from R. C. Tartar, December 8th, 1910.
R. C. Tartar writes to the Home regarding the Bullock children, who he says were "sent by me to your good Institution sometime ago." He says that John will be 9 on August 28th and George will be 6 on October 18th. Their mother is "Mrs. Emiline Bullock" of Somerset, and their father "is a worthless character and his whereabouts is unknown to me now." He asks to hear how they are doing, adding "their mother is a good woman, and a hard working, but the task was too hard for her." Letter marked Somerset, KY.