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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. G. Parso, October 10th, 1894.

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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. G. Parso, October 10th, 1894.

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J. G. Parso [rest of name on removed corner of paper] writes to the Home regarding William and James, two boys who are being surrendered to the Home by their mother who was "almost broken hearted to give them up." Parso[…] says that "she could not give up the little babe" and that friends are keeping it awhile. He says he was misled on the boys' ages by neighbors, and asks for instructions to be sent to Rev Wm Anderson. Letter marked Drip Rock, KY. In a letter from 17 Oct 1894, W. H. Anderson writes to say that Miss Sarah J. Anderson "has concluded not to send the Deen [?] little ones, to the Home and she affirms she will not let them go." He asks to be advised on what to do. Letter marked Grey Haw, Jackson Co., KY.

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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

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Mss_BJ_B222-06_064

Citation

J. G. Parso, “Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. G. Parso, October 10th, 1894.,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 23, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2628.