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Letter to W. L. Weller from B. F. Coakley, October 29th, 1894.
Coakley writes to the Home regarding the adoption or apprenticeship of a boy 8 or 10 years old. He says that he and his wife have had three children; one is dead and the other two are married. He has been on crutches for 55 years and needs help "to feed and get stovewood and all such like." He says that he would "treat him as I would one of [his] own" and wants one "with as good disposition as posible one that can be taught to work without harsh means." Letter marked Powder Mills, Hart Co., KY. In a letter from 2 Nov 1894, Coakley sends bonds and $2 for the adoption or apprenticeship of Ben Meefer. He asks for him to be sent on the passenger train Monday November 5th to Uptonville Station, where he will meet him. He says he will write to the Home after awhile to say how Ben likes his home and how they are getting along. Letter marked Powder Mills, Hart Co., KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from B. F. Coakley, November 2nd, 1894.
B. F. Coakley writes to Weller in regards to adopting Ben Meefer from the Home. Based on his previous letter, Meefer is likely 8-10 years old. See B. F. Coakley.
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Letter to Baptist Orphan's Home from B. F. Montague, July 24th, 1889.
Letter to the Baptist Orphan's Home from attorney B. F. Montague in Raleigh, North Catholina, writing to testify that Dr. H. H. Marshbune has been a "gentleman of culture and good character" for the twenty five years they have known eachother. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from B. F. Taylor, October 12th, 1894.
B. F. Taylor writes to Weller in response to his request for information on the Smiths, who hope to adopt a child. He says that they are his tenants, they have no property, and he hasn't found "anyone who will indorse them." He says he doesn't think they are "suitable persons to raise one of our orphans." He goes on to write about Bro. Cat's children, which he has been raising money for at his church to "defray the expenses of his children to the Home. Letter marked Harrodsburg, KY. -
Letter to Bro. Weller from B. J. Dawson, October 25th, 1889.
Letter to presumably W. L. Weller from B. J. Dawson in Owensboro, Kentucky writing to confirm he and his wife will adopt the boy Wilson from the Home. Dawson then asks about the bonds process and how Wilson will get to his home in Masonville, Kentucky. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from B. J. Dawson, November 12th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from B. J. Dawson in Owensboro, Kentucky, writing that "Alton" has arrived safely and the bonds for him will be sent shortly. "Alton" started school the day prior and is pleased. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from B. T. Hall, December 25th, 1895.
B. T. Hall writes to Hollingsworth regarding two children whose mother is dead and whose father "has abandoned them," disappeared, and is "'no good.'" He says that the boys are 5 and 3 years old, have no relation to care for them, no property, and are currently at the "county poor house." Hall asks under what conditions the Keeblers can be brought to the Home. At the top of the letter, Weller writes, "no room now may be in the future" on Dec 29. Letter marked Benton, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Willans from Bell Jones, February 14th, 1894.
Jones writes to "Mr. W. L. Willans" regarding his children who were placed in the Home. He says that he is very upset that his daughters were placed in the Home, and that a Brother Taylor had them put there. He says he has no way to contact them, but asks that the Home keep them there until he can get there. Letter marked Crofton, KY. -
Letter to Mr. Weller from Ben C. Foster, February 8th, 1896.
S. E. Trice writes to Weller to recommended Bro B. C. Foster "of this vicinity." He says that he is a "well-to do, small farmer, in good shape financially." Letter marked Hopkinsville, KY. In a letter from 8 Feb 1896, Foster writes to Weller, explaining that he cannot come to Louisville to select a child, but will pay the railroad fare for one to be sent to him on a trial basis in case he wants to return it. He requests a boy that is "good, healthy, lidable," under 9 or 10 years old, and requests papers. Weller writes on the back "will not send on trial- must come and see us and have understanding" on Feb 10. Letter marked Hopkinsville, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from Ben H. and A. C. West, December 22nd, 1893.
Ben and West write to Hollingsworth to donate $1 to the Home and to ask about adopting a little boy. They say that "next year Nannie is most grown dear sweet child light of our home," which could refer to another adopted orphan. Letter marked Crofton, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from Bob Craig, November 5th, 1899.
Craig writes to Hollingsworth regarding two orphan girls in his church, aged 9 and 4. He says that "it is the desire of the friends of the children for them to be reared in the babtists orphans home." He adds that "if you can take them the pastor of the church will attend to raising funds for their support." Weller writes on the back "usual instructions" Nov 8/99. Letter marked Cisney, KY. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from Bright Church, September 4th, 1888.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from the Bright Church, publisher of The Examiner, in New York stating that they send publications to reading rooms, Y. M. C. A. and Institutions for one dollar and fifty cents a year. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from Bright Church, October 3rd, 1888.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from Bright Church, publisher of The Examiner in New York, confirming they have now received payment of three dollars and fifty cents and will add the Orphans Home on their subscription list. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Bro. H. K. Thomas, February 24th, 1894.
H. K. Thomas writes to the Home to provide a reference for Pryor, who wants to apprentice a boy from the Home. Pryor is 25 years old, is married to someone "some younger than he," lives on a farm, and has no children. They are looking for a boy between 7 and 10 and live in Falsomdale, Graves Co., KY. Thomas also mentions he provided the same references when he asked about two little girls which were sent to Bass and McNeal in June 1892. Letter marked Falsomdale, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Bro. H. K. Thomas, March 31st, 1894.
Bro H. K. Thomas writes to the Home on behalf of James Le Thomas, who hopes to adopt a girl from 7-10 years old. He also states that "Bro Pryor said your boys were to young wouldn’t suit him." He says Thomas is between 30 and 35, married, and has a good farm and some money. Letter marked Folsomdale, Graves Co., KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Bro. Warren Blivhols, September 18th, 1893.
Bro. Warren Blivhols writes to Weller with multiple questions and concerns. First, he asks if the Home will allow families who are not Baptist but are still "good morral people" to adopt. He also speaks extensively about Amanda Allice Barge, but never clarifies who she is in relation to the Home. He states that she is a good student, helped raise collections for the Home, but has a very bad temper. It is unclear if he is asking Weller to take Amanda on at the Home or if Amanda has been adopted from the Home. Letter marked Settle Allen Co., KY.