Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. M. C. Markham, October 13th, 1894.

Markham writes to the Home to inquire about adopting a child between 6 months and 3 years old. She specifies that she and her husband have no children and are poor, but would take care of the child as if it were their own. She also specifies that the child should be: from a good family, a "true Kentuckian," good looking, well formed, stout, healthy, and neither redheaded or freckled face. She says that the child can be sent to her and she will settle the expenses, and also included multiple references. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 13 Oct 1894, Markham writes again to inquire about the process of receiving her child. She asks if the child can be delivered by a conductor, as she doesn't have the money to travel to pick up the child. She also says that she wants "a little boy about 6 or 8 months old and as pretty as you have." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. In a letter from 18 Oct 1894, Markham asks if her husband could come Saturday to the Home with the "recomendations" and pick up the infant. She says also that she would prefer to adopt rather than take on apprenticeship. She reiterates that she is not rich, but that the child will "always have plenty." She says that she is "well known in this place," her father is an established businessman, and he can ask anyone in town about this. She asks for finalizing adoption details. Letter marked Bowling Green, KY.

Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

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