Box 1
Contains 81 Results:
Jonah Kelly from Ezekiel Kelly, 16 Mar 1863
Ezekiel writes from Lexington and talks about being uneasy surrounded by soldiers. He is worried about an invasion of the "Suthern army" into Kentucky and the possibility that his son, who is staying with Jonah in Maryland might be conscripted. He asks that Jonah pay to keep him out of the army.
Elder Jno. A. Gano from R.A. Owens, 12 May 1862
The letter talks about a church in Baghdad that was built "..on the railroad, between Frankfort and Eminance, in Shelby Co
David Latte from "George", 25 Dec 1862
The letter talks about a skirmish close to their camp and mentions that they aren
Jimmie Bucklin from N.S. Bucklin, 02 Jan 1863
N.S. Bucklin writing to her brother in Indiana. She talks about family being scattered and reminds him to take care of his teeth.
P.D. Jones from Sarah A. Jones, 18 Sep 1865
Letter talks about a cut on Bellia's foot and how to make a poultice to keep if from getting infected. She talks about Molly falling ill, going to the circus, and buying butter from Jane Button.
H.A. McCaleb from Philip Tomppert, 23 Sep 1865
Letter speaks of a request for the city of Louisville to bury the corpse of a Freedwoman lying at the Refugee and Freedman's Home in the city and Tomppert as mayor declines as the city has no funds to cover such a cost.
Marriage License and Certificate, 21 Dec 1865
Marriage License for William Henry Bohannon and Mary J. Montgomery of Gallatin County, Kentucky.
Letter to Mrs. Thomas Lackey, 23 Apr 1866
Letter from an unknown family member. She talks about religion, being afraid to walk in Versailles by herself, and the murder of an 11 year old boy near Midway, Kentucky. She related that he was hung the next day at the same spot where he had killed the boy.
John Stormes from Perry J. Ramsower, 15 Feb 1864
Ramsower speaks about his time at Camp Nelson and that he is now guarding Covington. He talks about living conditions and says to tell Charles to stay home if he isn't drafted.
Redd & Bros. from J.M. Van Meter, 9 Sep 1873
Letters about purchasing hogs.