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Signature of Fanny Thruston Ballard, from letter to Cecelia Larrison, 2 August 1855
Signature of Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896), from one of five letters written to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909).
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Signature of Cecelia Larrison, from letter to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, 5 April 1898
Signature of Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), from one of six letters written to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946). -
Letter from Cecelia Larrison to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, 31 March 1898
One of six letters to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946) from Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Cecelia Larrison to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, 27 September 1899
One of six letters to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946) from Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Cecelia Larrison to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, 14 February 1899
One of six letters to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946) from Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Cecelia Larrison to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, 5 April 1898
One of six letters to Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946) from Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 25 January 1857
One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 23 February 1857
One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 11 March 1852
One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 11 August 1859
One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
Letter from Fanny Thruston Ballard to Cecelia Larrison (née Holmes), 2 August 1855
One of five letters from Fanny Thruston Ballard (1826-1896) to Cecelia Larrison (1831-1909), a woman formerly enslaved by the Thruston family. -
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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 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.