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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 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. -
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), 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), 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), 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. -
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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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. -
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