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    Durham writes to the Home asking about "eny children to let out to bee raised and what kind you have on hand."Letter marked Allen Co., KY. In another letter from 11 August 1894, Durham writes that he did not reply because he thought that Weller would send him blanks. He says that he wants a "girl about 12 years old in good helth of good mind and efectionet" to apprentice. He asks for Hollingsworth to select a girl and to "send it to Boling green KY in car of Sam Johnson." He says he can then bring her to Scottsville. Letter marked Scottsville, KY.
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    Durham writes to the Home asking about "eny children to let out to bee raised and what kind you have on hand."Letter marked Allen Co., KY. In another letter from 11 August 1894, Durham writes that he did not reply because he thought that Weller would send him blanks. He says that he wants a "girl about 12 years old in good helth of good mind and efectionet" to apprentice. He asks for Hollingsworth to select a girl and to "send it to Boling green KY in car of Sam Johnson." He says he can then bring her to Scottsville. Letter marked Scottsville, KY.
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    Letter to W. L. Weller from J. Whit Potter of Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing the adoptive father of the Hagerman children, who is now in jail. He refuses to sign the bonds or consent for the children to go back to the Home.
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    Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from J. Whit Potter in Bowling Green, Kentucky, writing to inform the home that Mr. J. W. Burton has died. He leaves behind two daughters, one of which has found a home, and the other (around fourteen years old) needs to be taken in by the Home.
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    Letter to Hollingsworth from the law office of Jas H. and Jno. M. Wilkins discussing W. Geo. C. Staylore.
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    Mrs. E. L. Mottley writes to Hollingsworth regarding a "poor widow" in town named Mrs. Phelps. She says Phelps has a baby who is weaned, but "finds it impossible to get a home while she has [the baby] with her." She asks Hollingsworth to send her the necessary papers and says that she can bring the baby in. Letter marked Bowling Green Kentucky.
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    Markham writes to the Home to inquire about adopting a child between 6 months and 3 years old. She specifies that she and her husband have no children and are poor, but would take care of the child as if it were their own. She also specifies that the child should be: from a good family, a "true Kentuckian," good looking, well formed, stout, healthy, and neither redheaded or freckled face. She says that the child can be sent to her and she will settle the expenses, and also included multiple references. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 13 Oct 1894, Markham writes again to inquire about the process of receiving her child. She asks if the child can be delivered by a conductor, as she doesn't have the money to travel to pick up the child. She also says that she wants "a little boy about 6 or 8 months old and as pretty as you have." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 18 Oct 1894, Markham asks if her husband could come Saturday to the Home with the "recomendations" and pick up the infant. She says also that she would prefer to adopt rather than take on apprenticeship. She reiterates that she is not rich, but that the child will "always have plenty." She says that she is "well known in this place," her father is an established businessman, and he can ask anyone in town about this. She asks for finalizing adoption details. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY.
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    Markham writes to the Home to inquire about adopting a child between 6 months and 3 years old. She specifies that she and her husband have no children and are poor, but would take care of the child as if it were their own. She also specifies that the child should be: from a good family, a "true Kentuckian," good looking, well formed, stout, healthy, and neither redheaded or freckled face. She says that the child can be sent to her and she will settle the expenses, and also included multiple references. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 13 Oct 1894, Markham writes again to inquire about the process of receiving her child. She asks if the child can be delivered by a conductor, as she doesn't have the money to travel to pick up the child. She also says that she wants "a little boy about 6 or 8 months old and as pretty as you have." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 18 Oct 1894, Markham asks if her husband could come Saturday to the Home with the "recomendations" and pick up the infant. She says also that she would prefer to adopt rather than take on apprenticeship. She reiterates that she is not rich, but that the child will "always have plenty." She says that she is "well known in this place," her father is an established businessman, and he can ask anyone in town about this. She asks for finalizing adoption details. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY.
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    Markham writes to the Home to inquire about adopting a child between 6 months and 3 years old. She specifies that she and her husband have no children and are poor, but would take care of the child as if it were their own. She also specifies that the child should be: from a good family, a "true Kentuckian," good looking, well formed, stout, healthy, and neither redheaded or freckled face. She says that the child can be sent to her and she will settle the expenses, and also included multiple references. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 13 Oct 1894, Markham writes again to inquire about the process of receiving her child. She asks if the child can be delivered by a conductor, as she doesn't have the money to travel to pick up the child. She also says that she wants "a little boy about 6 or 8 months old and as pretty as you have." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 18 Oct 1894, Markham asks if her husband could come Saturday to the Home with the "recomendations" and pick up the infant. She says also that she would prefer to adopt rather than take on apprenticeship. She reiterates that she is not rich, but that the child will "always have plenty." She says that she is "well known in this place," her father is an established businessman, and he can ask anyone in town about this. She asks for finalizing adoption details. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY.
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    Evans writes to the Home regarding a little girl in Tennessee whom she wants to be taken into the Home. She says that the "child is making her home in this city with an uncle and aunt," but she wants to "get the child from her present surroundings before it is too late." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY.
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    Johnson writes to the Home regarding the adoption of a girl from the Home. He says he sent a $200 money order, and asks for the girl to be sent to Bowling Green on Friday. He says he will meet her and take her to Scottsville. Letter marked Durham, Scottsville, KY.
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    Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from William L. Dulaney in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dulaney writes on the business of the Circuit Court and trusts that "the little boy shall be well cared for."
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