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Letter to W. L. Weller from A. M. Durham, May 7th, 1894.
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. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from A. R. Penny, November 5th, 1887.
Letter to W. L. Weller and Brother from A. R. Penny, dealer in Drugs and Books in Stanford, Kentucky. He writes that the children Bro. Barron wrote to the home about are in a "helpless condition" as their father was killed by being run over by a car, and their mother died of fever six weeks prior. Bro. Barron is said to be a Chrisitian gentleman, and Bro. Elsom at the Seminary can vouch for his character. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from A. S. Conner, October 23rd, 1893.
A. S. Conner writes to Weller concerning his "little niece" Marnie Conner. He wants to know if she has a home and if she does, if she is satisfied in it. He offers to take her if she is not. Letter marked Heidtville, Florida. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Alline Nichols, March 18th, 1894.
Alline Nichols writes to Weller to "let [him] know how I am getting a long." She states that she "is the little girl that the left the home on the twenty six of june for allen county," and that granpa nichols and his son Brista met her at the depot. She describes her journey to her current home in Allen county, going to school, getting baptized, and doing housework. On the back of her letter, W. B. Nichols writes that Alline wanted to send this letter, that she is fine and healthy and very happy in her new home. Letter marked Settle, Allen Co., KY. In a letter from 13 August 1895, Warren B. Nichols writes to the Home about Alline, referring to her as "little Amanda Alline Barge." He says that Weller requested he write him, and says that Alline is doing very well, going to school, and is "just getting along happy." Letter marked Settle, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Arnie French, October 25th, 1893.
Arnie writes again to the Home regarding the whereabouts of Maude French. He does not mention Maude's name, referring to her as "her." He states that he is frustrated with the lack of response and that he needs to "find her." Letter marked Modsden, AL. -
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 Arthur Peter, November 13th, 1893.
Peter writes (seemingly in response) to Weller regarding an unnamed orphan who has been mistreated in the area. He says that he has spoken to Mr. Stakey and Mr. Snyder, who knew nothing of the "Boy's care." He goes on to say that he went to a reforming Orphans Home and saw Mr. Graham, who "knew all about the case." He goes on to discuss two other orphans who have been mistreated, including one girl who was returned to the Home in the same clothes she left in and had not been to school. Letter marked Louisville, KY. -
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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 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 W. L. Weller from Bro. Warren Blivhols, September 18th, 1893.
Bro. Warren Blivhols writes to Weller with multiple questions and concerns. First, he asks if the Home will allow families who are not Baptist but are still "good morral people" to adopt. He also speaks extensively about Amanda Allice Barge, but never clarifies who she is in relation to the Home. He states that she is a good student, helped raise collections for the Home, but has a very bad temper. It is unclear if he is asking Weller to take Amanda on at the Home or if Amanda has been adopted from the Home. Letter marked Settle Allen Co., KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. A. Orr, January 20th, 1894.
Orr writes to Weller requesting a boy from the Home, 9-10 years old, of good family and "easly controled and smart." He includes references from members of the Baptist Emanuel Church. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. A. Orr, February 20th, 1894.
C. A. Orr writes to the Home regarding the adoption and delivery of Will Smith. He asks specifically about the coordination of getting Smith to Paducah so that he can meet him there. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In a second letter from 21 Feb 1894, Orr asks if the Home can send Smith to Mayfield, KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from C. A. Orr, February 21st, 1894.
C. A. Orr writes to the Home regarding the adoption and delivery of Will Smith. He asks specifically about the coordination of getting Smith to Paducah so that he can meet him there. Letter marked Vealsburg, KY. In a second letter from 21 Feb 1894, Orr asks if the Home can send Smith to Mayfield, KY. -
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 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 C. L. Givens, May 27th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. L. Givens saying that the child he intends to adopt will not be used as a servant. He and his wife again request a ten to twelve year old girl that will be present and attentive to young children, wanting it to be "just as if we had a child of that age ourself." -
Letter to W. L. Weller from C. M. Jones, August 21st, 1894.
C. M Jones writes to Weller in regard to the admittance of three orphans to the Home. He says that Rev. E. N. Dickens wrote previously about the children being taken in and Weller said it was possible, but he has not "ben able to get them there untill now" and asks if he can still take them. Letter marked Franklin, KY.