Scope and Contents Note Item 1: Joseph Worley to Father, 1850 April 20, 3 pages. Letter asking for permission to marry daughter.Item 2: O. R. Brodey to R. E. Kingsley, 1856 January 10, 3 pages. Letter inquiring how Mr. Kingsley is doing in school and his future plans to become a merchant.Item 3: Joseph & Jane Morley/Katie J. Haysrie to Father and Mother, 1857 July 25, 3 pages. Letter discussing her marriage at young age and her lengthy sickness.Item 4: Roswell Kingsley to...

Scope and Contents Note Item 1: Jan Worley to My Dear Child, 1860 December 14, 2 pages. Letter expressing deep worry about her daughter’s health. She promises to send her daughter food and help, since she cannot come herself because of the cold weather.Item 2: Matt to My Dearest Cousin, 1861 July 1, 3 pages. Letter about the individual family members who are joining the Confederate forces and where they are stationed. Matt is worried about dying in the war.Item 3: Roswell Kingsley to Nannie,...

Scope and Contents Note Item 1: Nannie J. Kingsley to Mother, 1871 May 22, 2 pages. Mrs. Kinglsey talks about her role as a single mother and going to Presbyterian prayer meetings at Mars Hill.Item 2: Miss Rosy to Dear Friend, 1884 December 22, 4 pages. Letter says not to worry about the children and their health. Miss Rosy will pick up her money when she comes to the farm later and not to worry about it.Item 3: Sister Katie to Katie, 1885, 1 page. Letter says that Katie has sent a box to...

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Item 1: Nannie to Ellis Kingsley, 18_7 July 23, 3 pages. Letter concerns an invitation to Miss Kinglsey’s wedding and other people who are coming for visits.

Item 2: Four envelopes