Box 1
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“Move into our new quarters. This fort was built in 1848-49 is beautifully situated in the valley of the Rio Bonito. At the beginning of the Rebellion it was destroyed by Texan rebels after it had been abandonned by U.S. troops. The garrison we relieved came here in 1863 & rebuilt the Fort.”, 1866 Sept 13
“Now that we are in quarters once more we allmost feel like prisoners caught off from the rest of the world. The only passtime known here are gambling drinking & hunting. There are many Americans up & down the river & the[y] are mostly wealthy from the forage contracts of the Quartermaster. There still exists great danger from the Indians & the[y] will come down from the mountains quite unawares & carry off all the plunder the[y] can manage to get away with. Since the Americans have commenced settling the valley the depredations have allmost ceased.”, 1866 Sept 14-16
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.