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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Jeb and Nannie Peyton, November 11th, 1893.

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Title

Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Jeb and Nannie Peyton, November 11th, 1893.

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Description

The Peytons write to the Home asking to "get" a girl "of good mind and good health about 12 or 14 years of age" with "no relation so that she would learn to love me as a mother." They include that they have 7 boys and one 4-year old girl. They also include that they can meet her at "Paducha." Letter marked Hinkleville Ballard Co., KY.

Source

Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

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Mss_BJ_B222-04_072

Citation

Jeb and Nannie Peyton , “Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Jeb and Nannie Peyton, November 11th, 1893.,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 25, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2430.