Letter to W. L. Weller from J. H. Black, January 15th, 1894.

J. H. Black writes to Weller on behalf of Mr. G. B. Stovall. He asks if a Mrs. Katie C. Garrett "of your place" is coming soon to Bardwell and if she can bring "the child" with her. If not, he asks that the child can be sent to Bardwell in care of S. B. Penn, and to notify Stovall at Cunningham, Carlisle co., KY 4 or 5 days in advance. He states that a check for $5 is enclosed. Letter marked Bardwell, KY. Another letter from 28 Feb 1894 thanks Weller for "bestowing such a blessing upon us, in sending us such a lovely girl," and requests a boy from the Home 10 or 11 years old. Mrs. Stovall says that the boy would assist her with small tasks around the house while Mr. Stovall is out of the home 5 days a week. Letter marked Carlisle Co., KY.

Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

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