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Box 1

 Container

Contains 81 Results:

William Ceurs from William G. Hicklin, 16 Oct 1846

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: 19
Scope and Contents

Writes to his uncle in Richmond, Indiana. Sharing general information: wellness of family, crops, etc.

Dates: 16 Oct 1846

Cong. John P. Martin from R. Runyon, 26 Feb 1847

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: 21
Scope and Contents

Runyon is asking Martin for a military appointment for the war.

Dates: 26 Feb 1847

Ruth Maria Carr from Friend "Jane", 08 Sep 1846

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: 20
Scope and Contents

The letter speaks of her visit with Dr. Pinkerton (one of the founders of Midway College.)

Dates: 08 Sep 1846

Mansion House Hotel, 1847

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: 22
Scope and Contents

A notice that the Mansion House in Frankfort, KY has been purchased by N. Shields and will be open to guests after general repair and renovations.

Dates: 1847

Clementine Wall from Jno. Maskin, 14 Oct 1847

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: 23
Scope and Contents

A letter to a mother from her son talking about his sister's wedding.

Dates: 14 Oct 1847

Cornelia Shaw from Anne H. Currie, 16 Mar 1848

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: 24
Scope and Contents

Letter talks about Anne's discouragement at her single status, especially considering that there are so many weddings happening in Cynthiana. She also talks about going to visit Philadelphia and asks after friends and family. (Also included in this folder is some background information on Anne. Dr. Appleton found that Anne married Dr. George Clark Todd, Mary Todd Lincoln's youngest brother.)

Dates: 16 Mar 1848

Alfred B. Little from Elbridge G. Bassett, 05 Apr 1848

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: 25
Scope and Contents

The letter talks about Bassett sending burleigh [burley] tobacco seeds to Little.

Dates: 05 Apr 1848

Kentucky Merchants to Jacob Meyers & Co., 29 Jun 1848 & 10 Apr 1849

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: 26
Scope and Contents

Two letters. Each from a store owner in Louisville, Kentucky to a merchant in Philadelphia. They talk about amounts they owe to the merchant.

Dates: 29 Jun 1848 & 10 Apr 1849

Eli M. Stevenson from W. Ramsay, 11 Apr 1849

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: 29
Scope and Contents

Business letter about the collection of bills and debts as well as horses.

Dates: 11 Apr 1849

Spears & Huston from Lewis & Wilkes, 15 Jul 1849

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: 30
Scope and Contents

Letter regarding a debt Clay County merchants owe to a Louisville, KY company.

Dates: 15 Jul 1849