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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 C. J. Wells, October 24th, 1893.
C. J. Wells writes to Hollingsworth regarding Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rhea, a couple from "our county" who want to "get one of your orphan girls." The family has a six year old son, lives near a Baptist church and a good school. Letter marked Madisonville, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from G. W. Perryman, December 29th, 1893.
G. W. Perryman writes to Hollingsworth regarding Mr. and Mrs. Walker, who want to adopt a little girl from the Home between 1 and 2 years old. Perryman also mentions that Walker's sister, Mrs. Knight, adopted a child from the Home. Letter marked Newport, KY. Another letter from January 5, 1894 from Mr. Perryman states that Mr. Walker's father and mother have contacted him to say that the young Walkers are too young to adopt and child and "it would be bust all around." Letter marked Newport, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from Gilbert Dobbs, August 21st, 1893.
Dobbs, the Pastor of 1st Baptist Church at Paducah, writes to Hollingsworth about a young orphaned girl living in Paducah. He says that she is four or five, brunette, bright, and affectionate. She is currently staying with friends, but they cannot keep her long-term. Letter marked Paducah, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from H. H. Beaty, October 6th, 1893.
Beaty writes to Hollingsworth asking for an application to "get a girl in the home." Letter marked Oakville, KY. In a follow-up letter on 10 Oct 1893, Beaty writes that the girl is about 11 years, has no father or mother, no estate, and is sound in body and mind. In another letter 12 Oct 1893, she writes that she doesn't know the father's age or church status, and that the girl was an illegitimate child. She says that her grandmother is a member of Pleasant Grade Baptist Church of Lagon Co., KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from H. H. Beaty, October 12th, 1893.
Beaty writes to Hollingsworth asking for an application to "get a girl in the home." Letter marked Oakville, KY. In a follow-up letter on 10 Oct 1893, Beaty writes that the girl is about 11 years, has no father or mother, no estate, and is sound in body and mind. In another letter 12 Oct 1893, she writes that she doesn't know the father's age or church status, and that the girl was an illegitimate child. She says that her grandmother is a member of Pleasant Grade Baptist Church of Lagon Co., KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from H. M. Saunders, November 3rd, 1893.
H. M. Saunders writes to the Home in regards to adopting a child. He states that he and his wife have already met Hollingsworth, and provides references. He makes multiple specifications for the boy that they want to adopt, including that he be 7 or 8 years old, of good parentage, preferably that both parents are now dead, etc. Letter marked Bardwell, KY.
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Letter to W. L. Weller from Hugh M. Saunders, July 25th, 1894.
H. M. Saunders writes to the Home in response to another letter, and states that he and his wife have decided to "take little Henry Sexton by Apprenticeship," and adds that it is likely that they will adopt him later on. He adds that there is an "excellent graded school" they will send him to, and also that he plans to teach Henry "in every department of a newspaper office, and make of him a practical hewspaper man." According to the header, Saunders is the publisher of "The Star," the only paper published in Carlisle County. He concludes with information of how to deliver Henry to him. Letter marked Bardwell, KY. In a follow-up letter from 13 Nov 1893, Saunders writes that he and his wife "have learned to think a great deal of Henry already although we have not seen him yet." He asks for the Home to send him to Paducah on Nov 20th to meet his brother-in-law, Jno. W. Overstreet at 1335 W. Court St. Henry may be 1 year old, as Saunders asks "to whom will he belong the other three years before he is 4?" (NOTE: Henry cannot be 1 year old due to development) Letter marked Bardwell, KY. In a letter from 23 Nov 1893, Saunders writes to Weller regarding Henry's arrival and settling in to Bardwell. He says that he seemed delighted to meet his wife and daughter, was pleased with the farm animals, and was starting school the coming Monday. He ends the letter, "We are quite proud of our dear little boy, and trust God for life, health, and the proper skill to teach him to be a useful man." In a letter from 13 June 1894, Saunders writes to Weller to ask about Henry's living relatives, especially his sisters Minnie, Maggie and Rosie. He asks if they are still in the Home and if they are well, and asks about his parents and grandparents. He says that Henry, though very bright and good, is sometimes difficult to "govern," and constantly writes letters that he asks Saunders to deliver to his sisters. Saunders wants all information he can gather regarding Henry's family so that in a few years he can give him the information. He says that he has been teaching him to set type, and that he has been attending school. Letter marked Bardwell, KY. In a letter from 25 July 1894, Saunders writes to the Home to ask if Henry Sexton's sisters are still in the Home, stating that Henry is "very desirous to know about them." He says that he doesn't think Henry should be in regular contact with them until his apprenticeship is over, but that he feels it is his duty to find the sisters for Henry. He goes on to say that Henry is a very bright boy and fast learner, and that he continues to pick up typesetting. Letter marked Bardwell, KY. In a letter from 11 August 1894 in folder 11, an unnamed author writes to Mary regarding Henry, that Mrs. and Mr. Hugh Saunders got from the Home, saying that he is "doing real well." Letter marked Bardwell, KY. In an incomplete letter from 8 April 1896, Saunders writes to Hollingsworth to say that he is "deeply grieved to tell you that my wife and I can not get along with Henry at all." He says that he stole at school, and even after punishment, "he seems to have such a mania for attending to other people's business." He adds that he is very untruthful, but he is "certainly one of the smartest children" he has ever seen. He says that he was punished for "stopping on the road to and from school" and he can never "depend upo him to make the trip without stopping." Handwritten, "Apprenticed to Hugh Saunders Nov 20 1893, Born Henry H. Sexton, Feb 5 1886." Letter marked Bardwell, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from J. A. Coffman, April 12th, 1894.
J. A. Coffman, M. D. writes to the Home to say that his adopted child, Nora, is doing well in school. He also asks about adopted another little girl (10-12 y.o.) on behalf of a friend. He provides details about his friend's circumstances and asks for costs. Letter marked Poetry, Texas.
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Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from J. B. Guthrie, July 27th, 1893.
J. B. Guthrie writes to Hollingsworth to recommend Carrithers as an adoptive mother. He states that he has known her for 25 years, boarded at her house for 2 years, and that she would provide a safe home for a child. Letter marked Perryville, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from J. P. Pierce, October 22nd, 1893.
J. P. Pierce writes to Hollingsworth that Hudspeth- whom he wrote to the Home on behalf of on 23 July 1891- has adopted two children (not sure if one boy and one girl or two boys) from the Home and that he has been told "they are being treated very badly." He says they are "not clothed fit to go to church or school," and to verify the facts with J. E. Stephenson, J. W. Mabry, and Dr. P. Campbell. Letter marked Marion, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from J. S. Hill, October 28th, 1893.
J. S. Hill writes to Hollingsworth regarding the adoptive of a girl from the Home. He states that he is 52, his wife is 44, and they have no children. He goes into detail about his finances and the people who could provide references. Letter marked Central City, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary A. Hollingsworth from J. T. Casebin, September 1st, 1893.
J. T. Casebin writes to Hollingsworth on behalf of Lucy Kerteller, a widow who has a little girl who will be three on January 18th. Kerteller does house work and moves often and is unable to care for the girl. She asked Casebin to write for the "instructions, manner, and conditions of sending her little daughter to B. O. Home." Letter marked Rockport, KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Lella Robertson, January 31st, 1894.
Lella Robertson writes to the Home in regard to a girl in her parents' charge (possibly her sister?) and giving her up to the Home. She says that she can "place her in good hands here or send her to you," because her mother is dead and her "home being broken up." Letter marked Rock Lick, KY. On the reverse side of the letter, Weller writes to Geo. A. Cubbage to ask if he knows "the party" on 7 Feb 1894. On 8 Feb 1894, Cubbage writes to say that he does not know the signer, but that Rock Lick is in Breckinridge county and about "30 miles from here." He says that if the girl is 14 or 15 years old, his aunt, Mrs. Geo. W. Cubbage, (who "took Lelia Crockett some 20 years ago from the Home, and who Miss Hollingsworth knows") can take her. Letter unmarked but Geo. Cubbage is from Leitchfield, KY. -
Letter to H. G. Heller from Lella Robertson, February 8th, 1894.
Lella Robertson writes to the Home in regard to a girl in her parents' charge (possible her sister?) and giving her up to the Home. She says that she can "place her in good hands here or send her to you," because her mother is dead and her "home being broken up." Letter marked Rock Lick, KY. On the reverse side of the letter, Weller writes to Geo. A. Cubbage to ask if he knows "the party" on 7 Feb 1894. On 8 Feb 1894, Cubbage writes to say that he does not know the signer, but that Rock Lick is in Breckinridge county and about "30 miles from here." He says that if the girl is 14 or 15 years old, his aunt, Mrs. Geo. W. Cubbage, (who "took Lelia Crockett some 20 years ago from the Home, and who Miss Hollingsworth knows") can take her. Letter unmarked but Geo. Cubbage is from Leitchfield, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from M. E. Scott, November 12th, 1893.
M. E. Scott writes to Hollingsworth in regard to children in the area whose widowed mother is "now at the point of death with brain fever." The children are a girl and a boy and 4 and 6 years old, respectively. Scott describes another orphan as a "sprightly black eyed boy 7 ys old, mother dead and his father been gone five years." Scott then asks for additional "blanks" in order to get the children into the Home. Letter marked Somerset. In a letter from 15 Nov 1893, Scott clarifies that the children's surname is Smiley, from their mother's first husband. He says that the girls are 12 and 11 years old. The children described in the earlier letter- girl and boy 4 and 6 years old- are from the woman's second marriage, surname Miller. Letter marked Somerset. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from M. E. Scott, November 15th, 1893.
M. E. Scott writes to Hollingsworth in regard to children in the area whose widowed mother is "now at the point of death with brain fever." The children are a girl and a boy and 4 and 6 years old, respectively. Scott describes another orphan as a "sprightly black eyed boy 7 ys old, mother dead and his father been gone five years." Scott then asks for additional "blanks" in order to get the children into the Home. Letter marked Somerset. In a letter from 15 Nov 1893, Scott clarifies that the children's surname is Smiley, from their mother's first husband. He says that the girls are 12 and 11 years old. The children described in the earlier letter- girl and boy 4 and 6 years old- are from the woman's second marriage, surname Miller. Letter marked Somerset. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from Martha Quinn, December 26th, 1893.
Quinn writes to Hollingsworth in regard to a little girl she is in the process of adopting. She asks if she should send the bond to the Home, and also includes instructions for delivering the girl. Letter marked Sturgis, KY (handwritten) and Caseyville, KY (embossed). In a letter from 14 Feb 1895, Quinn writes again to the Home stating that she has "watted some time expecting to hear from you if you have declined" her offer to adopt a girl. Letter marked Sturgis, KY. In another letter from 21 Feb 1895, Quinn writes to Weller to say she feels she has "bin treated bad" because she drove to Morganfield to give a bond for the girl and never heard back. She later refers to the girl as Elly, and explains the lengths she has gone to formalize this adoption. Letter marked Sturgis, KY.
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Letter to Mr. W. L. Weller from Mary A. Hollingsworth, November 21st, 1887.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mary A. Hollingsworth on the adoption of Mary Williams (born after 1876) by Dr. Edwin Haines, members of the Broadway Baptist Church. Dr. Haines and his wife were referred by Mr. E. N. Woodruff and Rev. H. A. Tupper Jr. -
Letter to the Board of Gentlemen from Mary A. Hollingsworth, undated, possibly August of 1887.
Letter to the Board of Gentlemen from Mrs. Mary A. Hollingsworth, writing on behalf of Mrs. John J. Oserton [Osertin?] of Finchville (previously Bloomfield). Mrs. Oserton adopted a ten year old girl, Mary Ellen Slaughter, at the home who has proven "untrustworthy" and unreliable. Mrs. Oserton and her husband wish to return Mary Ellen for a younger child.