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Letter to W. L. Weller from E. S. Candler Sr., June 9th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from E. S. Candler, Sr., in Iuka, Mississippi. Candler Sr. writes that he would like to adopt a little girl, but the Home's requirements make it unacceptable to "adopt any child under any circumstances." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from L. F. Strader, July 8th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from L. F. Strader in Larned, Kansas, discussing his adoptive daughter, Effie, and her bad behavior. He writes that she wants to return to the home and that Mrs. Strader is dissassitsfied with her "size." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. K. Sprowl, July 17th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. K. Sprowl in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Sprowl writes that he must give up his adoptive daughter, Cora Belle Spears, after the loss of his wife. He has no female relatives and Cora is currently staying with their pastor. Sprowl writes that "Cora is a smart and good little girl and it pains [him] to have to breach the code of of mutual attachment but for her welfare I think it best." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from S. C. Long, July 24th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from S. C. Long in Russellville, Kentucky, requesting the "[Opportunities?] Bond Blank" so Mr. R. Sawyer can give Oscar Bradly to Mr. Parks. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. K. Sprowl, August 8th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. K. Sprowl in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Sprowl asks if Cora Spears is still at the Home, as he has found a home for her with a Presbyterian family. He is friends with this family and "knows it will be a good gome for Cora." -
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." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Crawford Lyons, October 23rd, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Crawford Lyons in Hawesville, Kentucky, writing that his adoptive daughter, Miney Rae, is "so afflicted" that she is "of no use to [him]." He writes that Miney is "scraffulus and nere cited" and he asks the Home to take her back. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arthur Peter, November 8th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arthur Peter, a druggist in Louisville, concerning a little girl in the Home, who he has found a good home for. He also mentions a Dr. [Conrad?]. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Nannie Moxley, November 24th, 1890.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Nannie Moxley in Shreve, Kentucky, confirming that Rosia Holland has been sent back to the Home. Mrs. Moxley requests the Home send her bond back to her. She sent Rosia/Rosie back with Mr. Wallace Rosson. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Maggie Meguiar, March 21st, 1891.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Maggie Meguiar, a proprietress in Franklin, Kentucky, requesting Ora to return to her. Meguiar writes that she cannot live with her son and his wife, so she is quite lonely and would like Ora back. She is attached to Ora but writes that she could get another child. She describes Ora has "hard to control" but "by the help of God perhaps she might pray a blessing." -
Letter to Judge H. C. Rogers, Sr. from W. L. Weller, April 10th, 1891.
Letter to Judge H. C. Rogers, Sr. in Leitchfield, Kentucky from W. L. Weller detailing that if the eldest, twelve years old, is a boy, the Home cannot take him in. If the eldest is a girl, the six children can be committed to the Home. He requests that a physician give a certificate of their good health and that their ages be inserted in the Bond. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from F. F. Gibson, April 18th, 1891.
Letter to W. L. Weller from F. F. Gibson in Sacramento, Kentucky confirming he would like to adopt a boy mentioned in another letter, and will fill out the blank checks once he receives them. Gibson writes that he would like to know the boy's name, age, complexion, hair color, and eye color. -
Check for T. J. Humphrey from W. L. Weller, May 6th, 1891.
Check for T. J. Humphrey for three hundred dollars for the Louisville Baptist Orphan's Home, signed by W. L. Weller. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. Maggie Meguiar, June 7th, 1891.
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. Maggie Meguiar of Franklin, Kentucky, asking for Ora to return to her so she can drink the mineral water in the summer and keep her company. -
Check to T. J. Humphrey from W. L. Weller, June 20th, 1891.
Check to T. J. Humphrey of five hundred and five dollars with ninety cents from W. L. Weller. -
Check to T. J. Humphrey from W. L. Weller, July 3rd, 1891.
Check to T. J. Humphrey from W. L. Weller & Sons of three hundred dollars. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Pierce, July 23rd, 1891.
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Pierce in Marion, Kentucky, writing on behalf of Mr. Hudspeth. Mr. Hudspeth is adopting children but cannot come to Louisville due to health troubles. Pierce recommends that the children be put on a train to Aurora. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. Whit Potter, July 25th, 1891.
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. -
Letter to Rev. R. W. Mahan from W. L. Weller, November 11th, 1891.
Letter to Rev. R. W. Mahan of Bardwell, Kentucky from W. L. Weller concerning the adoptive daughter of Brother Steinbach. Mahan's response, dated December 4th from Clinton, Kentucky, is written on the back. Mahan says Weller can write to the pastor of Bardwell Church, Edel Y. H. Pease. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. S. H. Kigel, D. G. Higgs, and J. Troutman, December 11th, 1891.
Letter to W. L. Weller from the "Chairmen of the Committee" of the Baptist Orphan Home, writing from Glenville, Kentucky to approve of Mr. J. M. Ruby as an adoptive parent.