Box 1
Contains 218 Results:
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.
Letter signed Rachel Mull, Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister. ". . . .Barney is very tite. . . . he thinks it is not worth the while getting so many different dresses and bonnets. . . .", 1856 Feb 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 of [Rachel Mull], Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister Maria. Discusses her husband Barney's temper and his mistreatment of her. Asks her sister to burn her letters after reading them., 1856 Apr 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 Rachel Mull, Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister Maria. Mentions that drinking is the ruination of many, and states her fear that her husband will start drinking. Invites her sister to visit her., 1856 Apr 18
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 of [Rachel Mull], Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister. Mentions that James had asked forgiveness for the business he had been in. Mentions attending church., 1856 May 11
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. Mentions that she has a bad cold. Mentions that she expects her and Mr. Jones to visit her on their wedding tour, and asks her what sort of man he is. Offers to buy her bed and bedspread., 1856 May 15
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 R.D. Groot, Ballston Cen[ter], to his sister. Mentions that he checked property records in a government office in Albany. Mentions John Pearse., 1856 May 18
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 J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], Schenectady, to his sister. Criticizes their brother-in-law Barney's decision to go to California and leave his wife, Rachel, behind. ". . . . I am some what of an opinion that Rachel has not got the person or man for a bosom friend that she flattered herself with when the Honey moon was visable. . . .", 1856 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 J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], Schenectady, to his sister. Suggests that they may be able to store their things at Capt. Green's. Mentions that he plans to go west in the spring. Mentions the death of Garret Van Vranken., 1857 Mar 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.