Box 4257.027
Container
Contains 67 Collections and/or Records:
John F. Deforn Letter, 1836 May 2
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Letter from John F. Deforn to Joseph Malin, authorizing Malin to pay Benjamin Cole and Joseph Cole from the fund Deforn manages for the Board of Commissioners.
Dates:
1836 May 2
E. A. Yewman Letter, 1850-03-21
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter from E. A. Yewman to J. M. McCandless about various friends and acquaintances. He also complains about the noise being made serenading a newly married couple.
Dates:
1850-03-21
Letter from Mollie and Andy to Will, Sue, Ange, and Sweet Sue, 1852-12-06
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mollie and Andy to Will, Sue, Ange, and Sweet Sue, discussing Discusses the railroad, including recent railroad accidents, as well as family news such as illnesses and church.
Dates:
1852-12-06
Rebecca Flemming Letter, 1854 November 26
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Letter from Rebecca Flemming of Pleasant Grove, to a friend about the health and activities of various family members.
Dates:
1854 November 26
David Darling Letter, 1856 January 31
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Letter from David Darling to Edward Dyer, discussing his father having typhus fever and the doctor's recommendation to move away. Darling explains that once their property is sold, they hope to move back home and Darling wishes to learn the tanning trade from Dyer.
Dates:
1856 January 31
Daniel Doan Letter, 1856-04-04
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Letter written by Daniel Doan, who is away at school, to Sarah Wirts back home, discussing his lessons, the weather, and his fear to talk to the girls he meets at school.
Dates:
1856-04-04
Letter to Dear Sister, 1860-03-28
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 10
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A short letter from an unknown writer to his or her sister, hoping that she is well and telling her that they had considered visiting her but decided against it as they would have had to walk the whole way.
Dates:
1860-03-28
Letter to R. Apperson, 1862 February 22
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Letter from G. W. Gist, James H. French, and O. S. Tenry of Mt. Stirling, to Colonel R. Apperson requesting a copy of a eulogy given by Apperson.
Dates:
1862 February 22
Letter from Cockley, 1865 January 29
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cochley of Spring Mills, to a friend asking about his health as well as informing him about various people and events in Spring Mills.
Dates:
1865 January 29
Letter from D. to My Dear, 1871-12-13
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 15
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Letter from D. to someone who appears to be a relative or very close friend, listing various Christmas presents she has purchased and who is to have each. References are made to various family members and other acquaintances.
Dates:
1871-12-13
Thomas C. Matson Letter, 1873 April 28
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
Letter from Thomas C. Matson to his nephew John, discussing the death of a loved one and crop prices.
Dates:
1873 April 28
H. V. West Letter, 1878-03-21
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents
Letter from H. V. West to his siblings, telling about the last of the sugar harvest and other family news.
Dates:
1878-03-21
Letter from Thomas, 1881 February 21
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 20
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Letter from Thomas about his visit with family and includes a poem.
Dates:
1881 February 21
Letter from Laney to Many, 1881-03-07
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 21
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Letter from Laney in Watertown, to Many, giving news about friends and family. Laney informs Many that school will be out soon and asks Many to come visit for the summer.
Dates:
1881-03-07
Tarah Danforth Letter, 1881 March 22
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents
Letter from Tarah Danforth to her Aunt Abbie telling her about various family members' poor health and those who have already died.
Dates:
1881 March 22
Letter from Aunt B. to John and Kate, 1885 February 21
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
Letter from Aunt B. to John and Kate with news of family and friends. She also tells them about a trip on the river.
Dates:
1885 February 21
Letter from Annie to Sue, 1886-01-01
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
Letter from Annie in Glenview, to Sue and talks about the losses in the family and her desire to not "darken the children's pleasure" of the holiday season by grieving.
Dates:
1886-01-01
Maud Hale Letter, 1889-09-23
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
Letter from Maud Hale in Pleasant View to Rose, telling Rose the news of various family and friends.
Dates:
1889-09-23
Letter to Carrie, 1891 April 1
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents
Letter to Carrie from her friend, who tells her about various friends and classmates and about new and refurbished dresses.
Dates:
1891 April 1
Letter from Cora M. to Frank, 1893 May 24
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 29
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Letter from Cora M. of Butler, to her brother Frank, telling him of the death of an acquaintaince, that she is reading Little Lord Fauntleroy, and that she passed all her examinations.
Dates:
1893 May 24
D. L. Fullum Letter, 1906 June 17
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 31
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Letter from D. L. Fullam to her Aunt Maria, explaining that she is leaving the place where she had been living because the man living with her had passed away. She also mentions her failing eyesight and having had a case of the shingles.
Dates:
1906 June 17
Letter from Sara to Irl, 1908-08-13
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sara in Reynoldsville, to Irl encouraging him to come for a visit.
Dates:
1908-08-13
Letter to Ed, 1911-04-25
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents
Letter to Ed from "your best girl" requesting clarification on what arrangements he has made for their two boys to come visit him as well as if she and the baby are to come too.
Dates:
1911-04-25
Letter from Julie to Mother, 1815-12
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents
Letter to Julie from her Mother relating the news about friends and family members as well as the various tasks she has been working on (i.e., canning, knitting, etc.).
Dates:
1815-12
Letter from Josh to Mother and Father, 1929 November 11
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents
Letter from Josh to his mother and father letting them know that he is working on a boat again and about their pending departure. He also has some helpful suggestions for money and the use of the battery from his car, and when he will be ashore again.
Dates:
1929 November 11
John B. Tomlinson Card, 1932 March
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents
Unsigned, handwritten thank you note written on the front and back of a preprinted sympathy appreciation card from the family of John B. Tomlinson, thanking family and friends for expressing sympathy for the death of his mother.
Dates:
1932 March
Letter Fragment from Ann, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents
Fragment of a letter from Ann about the Christmas holiday and the gifts her children received.
Dates:
undated
R. H. C. Letter Fragment, 1865
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 42
Scope and Contents
Letter fragment from R. H. C. telling her sister about her loneliness and having no one to "do for" anymore. She also talks about two young girls who are either in service or companions and their abilities.
Dates:
1865
Letter from Connie to Mama and All, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 44
Scope and Contents
Letter from Connie to her mother and other family members, discussing plans for next summer, her children, slippers, and other news of friends and family.
Dates:
undated
Ann and William Copeland Letters, circa 1857
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents
Letters from Ann and William Copeland to their parents discussing land values, the falling price of livestock and crops, as well as relating the experiences of a journey on the river. The letters are full of news and requests for various member to be sure to write back as soon as possible.
Dates:
circa 1857
C C. D. Letter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents
Letter from C. C. D. telling of her visit with her grandparents and discussing planting, the beautiful spring, and Christian issues.
Dates:
undated
H. C. D. Letter Fragment, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 47
Scope and Contents
Letter fragment from H. C. D. giving George advice on winning back the girl he loves.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Diantha to Mary Ann, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 48
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Letter from Diantha to Mary Ann which talks about family illnesses and an upcoming visit by other family members.
Dates:
undated
Ford S. Dodds Letter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 49
Scope and Contents
Letter from Ford S. Dodds to a sibling about a friend who has moved away, the health of the family, and the state of the crops, which were mostly ruined by the drought. He does say, however, that fruit is abundant.
Dates:
undated
Partial Letter to Durand, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents
Partial letter to Durand from a female writer giving him news and gossip about mutual friends and acquaintances.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Edna to Mama and Clara, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 51
Scope and Contents
Letter from Edna to her mother and sister, talking about an upcoming visit, as well as describing canning tomatoes and an illness she refers to as "my same old granny case."
Dates:
undated
Belle Hicks Letter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 52
Scope and Contents
Letter from Belle Hicks to her parents telling them about wanting to move closer to her father and mother and asking if there might be a place available to rented.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Jennie to Nant, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents
Letter from Jennie to her relative, Nant, about the family and her brief courtship.
Dates:
undated
Ann Jones Letter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents
Letter from Ann Jones to Liza filled with news about various friends and asking if Liza will be able to come for a visit.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Luchien to George, 1865
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 55
Scope and Contents
Letter from Luichen to George about purchasing Christmas presents for various family members.
Dates:
1865
Ella Luther Letter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 56
Scope and Contents
Brief note from Ella Luther written to her grandfather requesting he come see his son, Daniel Miller, before Daniel Miller) leaves town the following day.
Dates:
undated
William H. Malott Certificates, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 57
Scope and Contents
Two certificates given to William Malott by his instructor J. C. Johnson for "Good Behavior and Correct Recitation" and "Diligence and Good Behavior".
Dates:
undated
Letter from Mama to Daughter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 58
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mama to Daughter with news of the health and welfare of various family members and friends.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Maggie to Sister, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 59
Scope and Contents
Letter from Maggie to her sister telling her she misses her company, and looks forward to her next visit. She also mentions the deaths of two acquaintances and that she is enjoying her "society" meetings.
Dates:
undated
Letter from Marjorie to Mother
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents
Letter from Marjorie to her mother asking to come home from camp because "the kids in my tent are always wispering [sic]"
Dates:
undated
Letter from Mary to Naomi, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 61
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mary to Naomi about two women who are new to the facility and mentions the illnesses of several friends. The letter mentions that one patient "has been here 8 months and ... was a far advanced case."
Dates:
undated
Letter Fragment from Melinda to Her Sister, 1857
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 62
Scope and Contents
Letter fragment from Melinda to her sister discussing the 1857 economic depression caused by the failure of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company. The fragment begins with the description of how "he" (a friend or family member) lost $5,000 when Ohio Life collapsed. Melinda goes on to name several friends who had recently married, including one who married a man who was "in pursuit of a wife."
Dates:
1857
Letter from Mother to Daughter, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 63
Scope and Contents
Letter from a mother to her daughter, updating her on family news. She mentions that the sister of an old friend was visiting in the area. She had been sick with fever and had three teeth pulled. In the night she began to bled where the teeth had been and as they could not stop the bleeding, she bled to death. The back page of the letter is in a different hand-writing, probably a sister to the recipient of the letter as she says "Ma says I had better fill this up..." She also states that she is...
Dates:
undated
Letter from Mother to Mollie, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 64
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mother to Mollie describing the various activities and visits happening. She makes several remarks about having Mollie's dress let out "under the arm and fix the sleeves." She ends the note with a postscript telling Mollie to "burn my letters."
Dates:
undated
Letter from Mother to William, undated
File — Box: 4257.027, Folder: 65
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mother to William, written "as per order - write with a lead pencil." The letter gives William an update of her activities for the past week, including traveling during a heavy thunderstorm and having friends over to supper. She ends with a litany of chores to take care of and visits she plans to make during the next few days.
Dates:
undated