Box 1
Contains 218 Results:
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.
Letter signed Rachel Mull, Effingham, [Illinois], to her sister. Mentions wagons passing on the National Road to and from Kansas, Ohio, and Cincinnati. Mentions that her neighbors are not close, and she is lonely and afraid when her husband is away at work. Mentions Jess and Jim Pearse., 1857 Aug 26
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 of [James P. Groot], Teutopolis, Effingham Co., Ill., to cousin Jesse. Describes farming and his crops., 1857 Oct 19
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], Teutopolis, Effingham Co., Ill., to his sister. ". . . . I have once more resumed my seat as a school teacher in an humble log cabin. . . . in Cumberland County. . . .[Rachel] has got the worst disposition that I have met with in a great many years travel. . . . [Barney] has got the meanest disposition of any person that I have had any thing to do with. . . .", 1857 Dec 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.
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.