Letter from Samuel C. McCline to John Finley Crowe asking for information on behalf of a friend about Hanover College and the annual salary of a clergyman.
Letter from Samuel Crowe to his father, John Finley Crowe. He writes about his poor health and his inability to work due to his condition. He also discusses his finances. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was...
A lette from Samuel E. Dehaven to John Finey Crowe to request a catalogue of courses at Hanover College. Dehanover was a student. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the Institute of...
Letter from Samuel Skomp to John Finley Crowe, October 17, 1846. Skomp writes asking for the return of the $200 donation that he made to Hanover College. He states that his wife had left home and refused to return until the...
A letter from Samuel Stanhope Crowe to his mother Esther Alexander Crowe. Samuel asks over Esther's health, and states that the children have fevers as well as their Aunt Adaline. He also mentions missing his sister who had to...
Letter from Samuel Stanhope Crowe to John Finley Crowe over the former's decision to remain in Indianapolis and serve in the state Senate. Samuel writes over the state of the legislative body. Additionally, Samuel writes about...
A letter from Samuel Stanhope Crowe to John Finley Crowe over the rate of Cholera in the Lexington, Indiana area. Samuel states that there have not been any cases in his town but that a nearby county had three cases that...
Sarah writes about her concerns for her sister's health, the health of her own family, military service of Samuel Crowe, and notes about family and friends.
Contains Crosshatching. Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe Garritt to her parents over her daily life and travels throughout Indiana. Crowe talks about a potential suitor, but then the suitor is revealed to be married....
Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to her mother, Esther Alexander Crowe, about her arrival in Carollton, Kentucky to study at her brother James' school. Garritt writes about their arrival and the health of her family.
A response to a letter from John Finley Crowe over Esther's ill health. Sarah Promises to return home almost immediately in order to take care of her mother.
Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe over her daily life and health. Crowe remarks on her health as well as her general emotional state. Additionally, Crowe discusses some tenuous plans to visit Pittsburgh....
A letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe over her daily life. Crowe writes about and idea she calls "many in one," and states that "his highness" would not be a fan. Additionally, Crowe writes that she will be...
A letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe over her journey back to Hanover. Crowe writes about traveling via train as well as her interactions with other passengers. Additionally, she writes about the daily...
Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to her parents, John Finley and Esther Crowe. Contains Crosshatching. The letter contains a reference to a Mr. Garritt. Crowe writes about her time at the Steubenville seminary ending soon....
Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to her sister over their correspondence and daily life. Crowe talks about her sister being paid $13 for teaching. Additionally, she remarks on the news of several recent deaths in the Hanover...
Letter contains crosshatching. A letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to "J" over her daily life and their correspondence. Crowe writes about penning a letter that caused the "J" to become upset. She writes that she hopes that he...
Crosshatching in the letter. Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe Garritt to John Finley Crowe over her life at school and the goings on at the college. Garritt starts off the letter by describing her anxiety. Additionally, she...
Letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to John Finley Crowe over her mother's health after their trip to Darlington [Indiana]. She writes about their trip via train. Crowe also writes about their first day when they got to their...
A short letter from Sarah Almira Crowe to John Finley Crowe over her return home. Sarah wrote the letter to ask fro advice on when to return home from school in Ohio. She also inquires after the health of family, since she had...
Letter from Sarah Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe over their correspondence as well as Caroline's recent marriage and layover in New York City. Sarah talks about waiting for a letter from her mother, but then deciding to write...
A letter to Crowe from Sarah DeBartholt in regard to a previous letter asking Crowe about setting up an all girls school in his village. DeBartholt has received Crowe's response and is delighted to have read that he has agreed...
Letter from Sylvester Scovel to John Finely Crowe about the creation of a math course in conjunction with the Women's Academy. Additionally, Scovel talks about a recommendation he received for James Weatherby to be the new...
Letter from the congregation of the Hanover Presbyterian Church in Indiana, to Rev. John F. Crowe, 2 April 1823. In the document, they offer him a position as the minister of the church with a salary of $325 semiannually....
James A. Peabody wrote to John Finley Crowe in order to request that Crowe come with a list of promising Hanover College students, for whom the Philadelphia Education Society might be willing to provide financial support. and...
A letter from the Philadelphia Board of Education to John Finley Crowe, 1787-1860 over their efforts to fund male students who aspire to serve as Presbyterian Ministers but are unable to complete their education due to...
A letter from James A. Peabody on behalf of the Education Rooms of the Presbyterian Board of education to John Finley Crowe over $70 in funds for which Crowe did not report the disbursement for the financial support of Hanover...
Letter to John F. Crowe in Shelbyville, KY from Thomas C. Searle in Madison, IN, 1 March 1820. Writing faded. Searle was the first pastor of the Hanover Presbyterian Church. In this letter, he discusses possibly opening a new...
A letter from Thomas Crowe to his mother over the general state of things in Hanover while his parents visited Bloomington for a trip. Thomas expresses the hope that the trip would benefit his mom. Then, Thomas talks about the...
Letter from Thomas Mcpheeters to John Finley Crowe. Mcpheeters begins the letter with an apology that he could not make Crowe's trip south more successful. Additionally, he inquires over the health of Crowe's family and...
Thomas Crowe begins his letter to his father by stating that is favorite spot on earth is by the hearth with his family at his parents' home. He reassures his father and his mother that he still thinks of them even though he is...
Letter from Thomas Crowe to John Finley Crowe about his travel to his new home, the necessity of boarding and not moving into a house, work at the Presbytery, vision problems of his daughter Maria, and Maria's desire to return...
Letter from Thomas Crowe to his father John Finley Crowe regarding about supporting a young man to stay in college, the unpopularity of the Surgeon General, concerns over the health of the family, and his pleasure at hearing...
A damaged letter that misses the author and the recipient's name. It seems likely that it is a letter of recommendation for Crowe to continue his education at Princeton. There is a handwritten note not from the time period...
Letter from W.F. Ferguson to John Finley Crowe about Madison University. Ferguson expresses shock at the removal of Hanover College's Charter. Moreover, Ferguson talks about the students under his care that had expressed...
Letter from William Chester congratulating him on a meeting recently held in Indanapolis. He also inquires about whether Johathan Edwards has accepted the position of President of Hanover College.
A letter from Wm. Sickels to John Finley Crowe over the death of Hanover College President Dr. Sylvester F. Scovel. First off, Sickels expresses his grief over the death of Dr. Scovel, but states that Hanover College will get...
Sadie writes about the children and how she wishes her sister was there with her. She also writes about an "endorsement" that has been completed and the man Mr. Edwards who brought her this news.
James writes to his sister about her possible trip to see him and his family and the desire of his wife to have Caroline there for her labor. He also inquires after her family.
Sarah writes about her concern at how busy Caroline seems to be. Sarah writes about her family, their health, vaccinations for her children, a recent small pox outbreak, and as well as the health of friends and neighbors.
Thomas writes inquiring after his siblings, the rebuilding of Hanover College, his work as a minister, and his impending marriage to a Miss Hawley, and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by...
Mary says in her letter that she hopes her father's health has improved, her brother James and his family have arrived and are staying with them for awhile, that Charles' school has increased in number of students, and she ends...
Mary writes to her mother saying she is glad she is feeling better and hopes that she, father, and possibly Caroline and Sarah could come visit her soon. Mary also asks for advice and inquires about the family. and The Crowe...
Benjamin is writing to Esther to tell her the good news that his wife Alice has given birth to a boy "of 10 or 12 lbs". He says he hopes that Mary would come up soon to help out as he has been "cook nurse well everything "...
Thompson begins by writing that the children's health has been improving and little Charles is being sent to school. He goes on to talk about Mary and some letters he has recieved.
James writes hoping that they [his parents] have made it safely home. He also writes about an evening he spent with his wife and his sister's [Mary's] family. He also speaks about a sermon he did last Saturday.
James begins the letter by saying their health is all good, but there have been some cases of cholera or something similar nearby. He then talks about the towns and churches he is preaching for. He says he is saving money so...
Letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Crowe, 9 August 1837. Crowe is writing from Virginia. He tells her he has collected more money for Hanover College and has decided to go on to Louisburgh, Greenbriar Co., but is...
A letter from John Crowe to his wife, Esther Crowe, 22 February 1837 to tell her of his canal journey to Shippingsport in which he has lost his purse, but had an overall pleasant journey. He gives his love to the children. and...
Crowe writes back to his wife of his journey of the past week, a New School church he preached at, and talks of an accident that happened where a man's "skull was broken".
Letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife, Esther Crowe, to update her on his journey with the endpoint being Mississippi. He inquires about home and assures Esther that they are all in his prayers. He also discusses his fund...
Crowe writes to his wife of his journey to Philadelphia and the meetings of the Presbyterian Assembly, which he attended. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and...
Mary writes that she hopers her mother and father are rested about the family last visisted, a singer they had at church recently, and her Sewing Society.
Mary apologizes for not writing to her mother sooner. She then procedes to write about her children, some friends (a Robert Reese and his sister) who are staying with them, and inquires about her siblings like Samuel.
Mary writes to her mother about her sister Sadie's invitation to attend the College's commencement and says it would make more sense for Charles [her husband] to go than her and that if she were to go she could only stay for a...
Mary writes about their family, in particular Samuel and his daughter Cara, mutual acquantantices like John McChord, and that she [Mary] is feeling quite better since her last illness.
Mary begins her letter by talking about her sister Sarah (as she has moved out) and Esther's health saying that she is glad she hired a nurse to help her. She also discusses Charles' preaching in the neighbourhood. She also...
Sadie begins her letter by saying that they have been having trouble with fleas, but have managed to do some canning and preservation (apples, grape jelly, etc.). She also writes about the last meeting of the Board of Trustees...
Samuel is writing a letter to his mother to let her know how he is doing. He says he is teaching and that his children are well, but his wife has been sick. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in...
Samuel is writing to his mother to tell her that one of his children is sick with fever, but the doctor says they should overcome it. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the Institute...
Sadie writes to her mother that so far at school she is very lonely, but has not had much difficulty with her studies so far. She also talks about her roommate, her singing class, and the principal of the schoool.
Thomas writes about some local news, his sister Caroline and her children, and he writes that his wife has given birth to a healthy boy. He says the child does not cry much, but they have not given him a name yet. He also asks...
Martha writes to Esther to speak of her [Esther's] health, to inquire about the rest of the family like her niece Maria and Samuel's family, and to update her on her and "Mr. Crowe's" life.
A letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Alexander in 1831 about his experience visiting New York City. Crowe remarks on a severe winter storm that left between 10 and 12 feet of snow on the city. Crowe also discusses...
A letter to Esther Alexander from John Crowe over the death of Esther's mother. God's hand in death and his lack of pleasure in bestowing death are mentioned. Crowe also discusses the place of reason in regulating our passions....
Letter from John Finley Crowe in Natchez, Mississippi to his wife, Esther Crowe in Hanover, IN, 1 January 1834. He discusses his plans to travel to New Orleans and Arkansas, the people and friends he meets, discipline of their...
Letter from John Finley Crowe while in New York, to his wife, Esther Crowe, 8 April 1833. He writes describing his disappointment at not receiving more letters from home and his efforts to raise money for Hanover College. He...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John is letting his emotions get the best of him. Rather than paying close attention to the well being of his wife and child, he is paying more attention to his own...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John sends his sympathy to Esther in regards to being ill after birth. He is also worried about their sons health status and leaves his fate in the hands of God. To...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John asks for Esther's forgiveness after sending multiple rude, inconsiderate letters. He describes his troubles in Princeton. He had a boil on one of his hands that caused...
Letter from John F. Crowe to his wife, Esther Crowe, 4 December 1833. He discusses his travels, his concern for his wife, disciplining of their children, and his desire to return to Indiana. and The Crowe Family Papers...