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Typescript biography of James P. Groot and description of the collection, compiled by Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC., 2012
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Unsigned letter, Schenectady, to Mrs. Wm. O.H. Orlop. ". . . . I hardly know what advice to give you in matrimony as I have had so little experience myself that I don't think that I have the competence to do justice. . . .if it ever happens to be my lot to get united in wed-lock I hope that I will never make myself miserable as our poor[?] sister has for he is certainly not a man worthy of such a person as she is[?] due. . . .", 1836 June 9
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed C.P. Groot, Albany, to James A. Pearse, Waterford, New York. Mentions that he has not heard from brother James recently., 1842 Mar 5
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed C.D. Groot, Dist. No. 8, Watervliet, to sister Miss Maria Groot, Albany. Mentions the health of family members., 1847 May 24
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Unsigned letter fragment, Dist. No. 8, Watervliet, to "Brother Sweet." Discusses his application to run a school., 1847 July 7
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed James P. [Groot], Schenectady, to "Dear Sister M" [Miss Maria Groot]. ". . . . We called on Rachel and found her some wors[e] than when I left here on Saturday afternoon. . . . Doctor Vedder called on her this morning and bled her and poot [put] a blister on her breast. . . .", 1849 June 4
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Unsigned letter, Schenectady, to "Dear Sister" [Miss Maria Groot]. Explains to her some mathematical rules relating to fractions., 1849 Sept 1
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed Helen A. Lansing, Normal School, Albany, to Maria. Discusses her studies., 1850 Jan 12
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed Helen A. Lansing, Lisha's Hill, [New York], to Miss Maria Groot, Schenectady, New York. Discusses her school and mentions Dan Quackenbush and Obadiah Quackenbush. Also mentions that Dan Cockenbush is going to marry Miss Rice., 1850 Mar 23
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed Rachel Mull, Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister Maria. ". . . . I had a girl [slave] but some have such indulgent masters that she ran away as a great many do when whipt. . . . it would astonish you to hear and see this plaise fore me sertin it is so bad I cannot describe it to you of all drinking gambling horing as I must say. . . ." Discusses bad relationship with her husband., 1855 Sept 2
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.