Incomplete Letter from W. S. Ryland

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Item

Title

Subject

Orphanages

Description

Ryland writes on behalf of an unnamed man who is seemingly interested in getting a girl from the Home. The first part of the letter is missing, so the man's name is unavailable. Ryland also offers Reb. G. H. Burnett and Deacon David Childres to provide "reliable information in the case." Letter marked Russellville, KY.

Creator

W. S. Ryland

Source

Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society

Rights

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Format

Letter

Language

Type

Text

Identifier

Mss_BJ_B222-11_001

Collection

Baptist Orphan Home Records. Correspondence, circa 1873-1910

Citation

W. S. Ryland, “Incomplete Letter from W. S. Ryland,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 14, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2954.

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