Box Small Coll. 08
Contains 622 Results:
Richmond Court House, 1912 Nov
The postcards in this collection are a mixture of lithographed and real photo postcards. They are about everyday topics, mostly asking Miss Bryson to come for a visit, asking permission to correspond with her, and saying "wish you were here."
AL Robert Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 23 Feb 1823
This letter tells about a fire which destroyed his house. His sons James, Jonny, Joseph, and Robert along with their cousin, a son of Harculas Hoey were all killed. He was able to get his daughters and one son out of the house safely. He graphically describes his efforts to rescue the boys. The last part of this letter is missing.
ALS John and Lusinda Walkup to Samuel and Nancy Walkup, 15 Apr 1838
Paris, MO, Monroe Co. John tells of his youngest daughter Elizabeth's death. He also talks about hard times, lack of money and corn prices and of other family living in Missouri.
ALS John and Lusinda Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 24 Jun 1838
Monroe Co., MO. He has just learned of his mothers death and commiserates with his father. He tells briefly of his situation and sends love from his sister, Betsy who also lives in Missouri.
ALS Robert and Darkes Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 10 Jul 1838
Mecklenburg Co., NC. Robert commiserates with Samuel in the loss of his wife. He tells Samuel about all the family and neighbors still left in North Carolina. He also tells Samuel that he will send money from a court settlement as soon as he gets it. The case apparently involved their father's estate as he also tells Samuel to have brother John's children send him a power of attorney and he will attempt to get their share as well.
ALS [Betsy Walkup Herndon] to Samuel Walkup, 9 Nov 1839
Monroe Co., MO. Betsy asks her father to send for her or come get her. She says her husband Zachariah has beaten and choked her nearly to death. She blames her brother Samuel for talking her into marrying him against her will. She mentions crops, the marriage of her daughter and the suicide of her father-in-law. The end of the letter with the signature is missing, but other letters from John mention his sister Betsy and her husband Zachariah.
ALS John Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 25 May 1841
Monroe Co., MO. John congratulates his father on his remarriage and tells of his sister Betsy's problems with Zachariah. He says she will not keep herself safe and he can do nothing more for her.
ALS Samuel H. Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 25 Jan 1844
Union Co., NC. Samuel H. (son of Robert) tells of his brothers and sisters. He gives news of his father's family and his health. He also tells of crops and the terrible influenza that has been going around and has killed about thirty of their neighbors. He tells about his trip to Florida and mentions his legal practice.
ALS Samuel H. Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 21 Sep 1844
Union Co., NC. Samuel H. tells a little about Rev. S.C. Millen who delivered the letter. This letter names the living children of Samuel and Robert's siblings and tells where they are and who in the family has passed away. He mentions his family both white and black being well. He talks of the drought and prices of crops. He also talks about the presidential election coming up.
ALS T.I Gillaspy to Samuel Walkup, 1 Dec 1844
Paris, MO. Mr. Gillaspy informs Samuel of his son John's death. He also gives details of Betsy and Zachariah's disagreements in an attempt to clear himself of wrongdoing. At this time Betsy is in Kentucky at her father's.