Letter to John H. Weller from S. E. Trice, February 1st, 1896.
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Letter to John H. Weller from S. E. Trice, February 1st, 1896.
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S. E. Trice writes to Weller to recommended Bro B. C. Foster "of this vicinity." He says that he is a "well-to do, small farmer, in good shape financially." Letter marked Hopkinsville, KY. In a letter from 8 Feb 1896, Foster writes to Weller, explaining that he cannot come to Louisville to select a child, but will pay the railroad fare for one to be sent to him on a trial basis in case he wants to return it. He requests a boy that is "good, healthy, lidable," under 9 or 10 years old, and requests papers. Weller writes on the back "will not send on trial- must come and see us and have understanding" on Feb 10. Letter marked Hopkinsville, KY.
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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Mss_BJ_B222-07_042
Citation
S. E. Trice, “Letter to John H. Weller from S. E. Trice, February 1st, 1896.,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 15, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2848.