Box 1
Contains 218 Results:
Letter signed J.P.G. [James P. Groot], Schenectady, to his sister. Mentions that Barney has some thought of going west with him. Mentions Matthew Winney and Theodore Van Valkinburgh., 1857 Apr 6
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 Jas. P. Groot [James P. Groot], Schenectady, to his sister. Discusses schools in Schenectady and their prospects as teachers. Mentions Mr. Chadsey and Abram Van Vranken., 1857 Apr 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 his sister. Mentions furniture that he left at Capt. Green's. Mentions his imminent departure for Omaha, Nebraska Territory. Mentions that Dr. Benj. Stickles [Dr. Benjamin Stickles], a dentist, is going to marry one of Harry H. Davis' daughters. Mentions James Pearse., 1857 Apr 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 J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], Effingham, Effingham Co., Ill., to his sister. Describes his journey to Effingham via Niagara Falls and Chicago, including a description of the bridge over the Niagara River. Criticizes the manner in which the local German population grows corn and wheat., 1857 Apr 21
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 Jas. P. Groot [James P. Groot], Effingham, to his sister Maria. Mentions Abe Van Vranken and Nicholas Barhydt. Mentions planting corn, potatoes, oats, and white beans., 1857 June 10
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], Effingham, to his sister Maria. Mentions Theodore Van Volckenburg and cousin Jim Pearse. ". . . . it is uncertain how long our copartnership will last as things don't go altogether to suit me with Barney as he is not the person I took him to be. . . .", 1857 July 28
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 [James P. Groot], Teutopolis, Effingham County, Ill., to his sister Maria. Has bought 40 acres of woodland, a span of horses, a harness, a wagon, plows, etc. to commence farming. Mentions Jim Pearse., 1857 Aug 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, incomplete letter of [James P. Groot], Cornton, Cumberland Co., Ill., to his sister. States that he intends to visit the land near Ewington held by the Burdsall family to determine if it is worth buying. Mentions James Vosburgh, Richard Pearse, Jim Pearse, Dr. Elwood, Dave Hegamen, Thomas Shannon, Garret Clute, and John V.A. Lansing., 1858 Mar 17
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], Cornton, Cumberland Co., Ill., to his sister Maria. Mentions the new house and lot he bought and the salary he will receive for his teaching position. Mentions Martha Burdsall, David Hegamen, Rich. Pearse [Richard Pearse], and Jim Pearse., 1858 Apr 16
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], Ewington, Effingham Co., to his sister Maria. Mentions prices for crops. Mentions the death of Jas. Vosburgh [James Vosburgh]. Briefly describes the state fair at Central City. Mentions Thomas Shannon and criticizes his brother Dick., 1858 Oct 14
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.