Box 1
Contains 218 Results:
Letter signed Rachel Troy, Effingham, Illinois, to her sister. Discusses family news. Mentions Jim Pearse., 1880 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 Charles Troy, Effingham, Illinois, to his sister. Sends her a hair switch, and invites her son James to visit him., 1880 June 30
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 Asa L. Ricker, Alfred, [Maine], to Samuel Clark. In response to Clark's letter, he provides information on several recorded deeds., 1880 Dec 20
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 E.A. Green, Troy, to "Dear Friend." ". . . . Mary was taken with typhoid fever which ended in pneumonia and her life went out with it. . . .", 1886 May 8
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 D. Mull, Port Tobacco, [Maryland], to her sister Maria. Tells her sister that if she [Maria] sees her [Rachel's] husband, Barney, not to tell him that she [Maria] received a letter from her [Rachel]. ". . . . do not tell him one word I have wrot[e] ever to you. . . . I love him he is very ruff when he is angry and has a very bad temper but I think I ought to look over that he does most every thing to pleas me and he is always sorry fore it I perhaps am some times to blame. . . . I do not suppose he would have any one know our trubbles for the world but I have confided them in you Maria. . . .fore my sake say nothing about what I have wrote and burn this up and the envelope and if god is willing I hope and pray you will show nothing or tell nothing. . . .", no year Feb 25
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] to his sister. ". . . . I had intended to have went to Ewington to day to see Rachel & Barney but the rain has prevented me. Barney has opened a shop at that place. . . ." Mentions the deaths of Stephen Carhart's wife and Charles Barhydt. ". . . . direct your letters after the first of April to Effingham station Effingham Co.", no year Mar 20
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], Ewington, Effingham Co., Ill., to his sister. Mentions that he has been elected secretary of the Temperance Society. Mentions Jas. O. Watkins [James O. Watkins] and Jim Pearse., no year Aug 30
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] to his sister. "[St. Louis] is a very filthy place especially the business portion, but the upper & retired part is beautifully laid out & arranged with much taste. . . . The fish caught in the Mississippi & the adjacent streams dont look much like the Mohawk Bass Pike & Purch. I have seen catfish large enough to swallow a boy say four or five years old & then have room enough left at his sides for a bushel breakfast. . . .", no date
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 to his cousin Jessee. Asks about family and friends. Mentions James Watkins., no date
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. "You would have been surprised if you had been here this last season to have seen the number of people that came from every state in the Union & from Canada to purchase land. . . . The agent for the company at Effingham is a Yorker & a mighty clever fellow he is to[o]. He got married this fall and went to Oswego after his wife, his name is Van Allen. . . . I hope you and Jim Pearse will get married. . . .", no date
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.