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Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr, November 20th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. Carr writes that Mr. Green A. Robinson cannot deliver hogs and cattle because of unfavorable prices and weather. Carr asks if an arrangement can be made for Lula to travel by herself and be met when she arrives in Louisville. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr, November 16th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. Carr writes that Lula is at his home now and is doing well,as it will take a week or so for Mr. Robinson to arrive in Louisville. Carr mentions that a Mr. Leu McElroy wants to take Lula in as an apprentice, and Carr writes them as "good natured people." Her role would be to help hus wife in the house and "entertain a boy 2 or 3 years old." Carr writes that Lula is "as good as child as I ever saw." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. L. Fuson, September 2nd, 1893.
W. L. Fuson responds to the Home (stating she received a response "of 21") regarding the four orphans under her guardianship. The children are two girls, aged 7 and 9, and two boys aged 2 and 5 and "seame to be sound in mind, and body, and all right." She states that their mother died 24 August 1893 in the Lunatic Asylum Lexington, Kentucky and requests necessary information as she wants to send the children to the Home at once. Letter marked Pinesville, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. J. L. Heughes, October 22nd, 1894.
Heughes writes to Weller regarding the adoption of a child. He states that his household has one boy 12 years old, that he can give a child proper moral instruction, and that "unless it conducted itself in a strictly moral and discreet way, it could not remain about [him]." He asks for necessary bonds and contracts. Letter marked Marion, KY. -
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. -
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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. -
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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." -
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Letter to W. L. Weller from W. C. Brandon, December 30th, 1893.
Dr. Brandon writes to the Home requesting information on adopting a "nice little girl with smath temper and industrious and of a good family 9 or 10 years old." He states that he and his wife do not have children, and that the girl would be mostly for company for his wife. Another letter is included from L. B. Andrews, J. W. Taylor, A. J. Taylor, and G. W. Taylor providing a reference to the character of the Brandons. The letterhead is marked W. C. Brandon, M.D., Diseases of Women and Surgery Generally a Speciality. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In a letter from 30 Dec 1893, Brandon specifies the type of child he and his wife would like: "blk or brown eyes and h[hair] and smart both mentaly and moraly and with smooth temper and easly controled of American descent and with a good constitution [and] not so overly large to its age." He says that they will take the girl as an apprentice but will leave her a child's portion of his estate if she treats them well in their old age. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In a letter from 23 Jan 1894, Brandon writes to the Home about Minnie, the girl he and his wife adopted from the Home. He says that they could not have found a child better suited to them, and goes into detail about how happy he and his wife are with her, including her intelligence, demeanor, and adjustment. He also writes that he himself is a "half orphan," as his father died when he was young and his mother never remarried. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In a letter from 20 May 1894, J. W. Taylor writes to the Home to say that he was "so badley mistaken in Mr. W. C. Brandon when we recomendid him to you as a good home for one of the children." He says that he "has never cared the child to church sinc she has bin hear" and explains that Brandon taught Minnie to play checkers on Sunday. He states that "he has bin making minnie cut all the wood they cooked with for a weak or mor" and suggests she be taken away from him. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In an undated letter from box 11, Brandon writes asking to be contacted "8 or 10 days before you send her" so he knows when to expect her in Paducah. He also asks for her place of birth. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Thomas Rodman, September 13th, 1894.
Thomas Rodman- President of the Farmer's Bank of Kentucky- writes to Weller regarding the recommendation of a potential adopting parent, with a mention of knowing Rev. J. K. Burdine -
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Letter to W. L. Weller from Susie Hendren, July 19th, 1894.
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. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Susan A. Reynolds, July 2nd, 1894.
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. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Scanlan & Co., August 23rd, 1895.
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.