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Letter to John H. Weller from Maurice and Melona Gouman, March 23rd, 1900.

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Letter to John H. Weller from Maurice and Melona Gouman, March 23rd, 1900.

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Description

The Goumans writes to Weller stating that he has signed and attached the adoption bonds. They say that they "would like to have our little boy right away," and want to know if he has any siblings and where his nearest relations live. They ask for him to be sent Tuesday morning on a train to Morganfield. At the bottom, Weller writes "Must send for the boy," Mch 24/1900. Letter marked Morganfield, KY.

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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

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Mss_BJ_B222-09_007

Citation

Maurice Gouman, “Letter to John H. Weller from Maurice and Melona Gouman, March 23rd, 1900.,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 14, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2890.