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...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, he expresses his worry for Esther due to the lack of letters he has been receiving. John also gives Esther an update on his own health and well being while attending...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crow, John is at a cross roads with his own emotions. He is feeling anxious and impatient while waiting for another letter, yet he does not want to receive a letter with...
In this letter John Finley Crowe is feeling great amounts of anxiety because he has written Esther Crowe several times and she has not written him back. He is afraid the mail carrier has miscarried his letters but is nearly set...
In this letter to Esther Crowe, John Finley Crowe is in a current state of regret. He too is missing out on letter to Esther, but in the same vein he also wishes to hear from her as well. He also comes to terms with the...
Letter to Esther Crowe from her husband, John Finley Crowe in Princeton, NJ, 29 September 1814., John apologizes to Esther for being unable to write her as frequently as she hoped. He discusses how he longs to be home with her...
Letter from Mary Crowe to her mother while a student at the Steubenville Female Seminary, 16 December 1833. She writes about missing home and family and about how hard her mother works to maintain the family. She also discusses...
Thomas writes to his mother of letters he has recieved recently and his current studies. J.B. says that he should have employment by the beginning of July. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in...
Sadie apologizes for the lack of communication, but says she has been suffering from headaches and went to the dentist yesterday to have her toothache looked at. She also talks about her classmates and asks how the family is...
Letter to Joshua B. Garritt. Sadie discusses Cara's return trip to New York and who should be there to recieve her, a Dr. Thomas and school in Ohio, the next day she writes that Dr. Thomas is leaving for Oxford, and she also...
Sadie begins her letter by explaining why she hasn't written. She also talks about what happened on the Fourth, a wedding she attended recently, and that she has asked her father for advice.
Letter from Martha Hughes to James B. Crowe. Hughes married Crowe in 1866. She talk about friends and family, their upcoming plans, and the difference in their ages.
Letter from Eliza Crowe in Stuebenville, OH to her parents, 24 November 1833. She writes about beginning classes at the Steubenville Female Seminary describing the atmosphere and the classes she is taking. and The Crowe Family...
Samuel Crowe writes to his parents not knowing that his mother Esther had died on August 10. He writes of his move to Nebraska City and descibes the town. He discusses his trip, Kansas and Kansas City, his children, mutual...
Letter from Joseph H. Hendricks to John Finley Crowe, 3 March 1837. Hendricks is sending a bill for goods purchased by Crowe's son that Crowe promised to pay. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible...
Lattimore is writing to Crowe to tell him he will be at Hanover the 27th if his wife has given birth before then. He discusses Dr. McArthur as a potential president of Hanover College, fund-raising efforts, and scholarships....
McArthur writes to Crowe declining the offer to become the next President of Hanover College. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Samuel expresses his happiness that Cara should be coming home soon, but regrets that he will probably not be able to make the trip to New York. He also says they should all contribute to pay for the trip to New York as Cara...
Thompkin is writing to Crowe to tell him about the area of land he has settled in Liberia, the journey over of which he mentions a small outbreak of smallpox on the ship the Brig Alida, and his family is "injoying good health".
Lattimore discusses a scholarship he wishes to make to Hanover College, the recent election by the Board, his health, Dr. McArthur possibly coming on as the next President of Hanover College, and the meeting of the Presbyterian...
Daniel first speaks of his son who attended Hanover College and then he asks Crowe to send him some [names of] men who are currently in the ministry at New Albany. Letter torn. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project...
Mary writes to her parents to encourage them to send her younger to sister to live with her for awhile, news from New Albany, and general updates on her and her husband Charles.
Harriet says she has recieved Crowe's last letter and has been waiting for a boat from New Orleans to reply. She says that he her husband has died and left her with very little money. Harriet asks that Crowe send some clothes...
Meriwether contacts Crowe about paying for the debts of John L. Meriwether. He goes on to talk about the slave trade, colonization, and Liberia. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the...
Bennett writes to Crowe to discuss his possible return to Hanover, IN to teach and to raise his family. He gives Crowe his current circumstances and asks for his opinion on the matter.
Senous expresses his happiness that Hanover had regained its charter as he had been keeping up with the schools struggles. He goes on to tell Crowe about his studies in Pennsylvania, getting sick, then accepting a teaching...
Committee for the "arrangements for a meeting of the College of Teachers" in Cincinnati, Ohio asking John Finley Crowe if he would come and "deliver an address" on a topic related to education. and The Crowe Family Papers...
Monfort writes to Crowe of land the state of Indiana owns for the purpose of building canals. He asks if Crowe would be interested in purchasing some of the land. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made...
Ferguson discusses with Crowe the new Hanover College charter after the old one was taken over by Madison University, a mutual acquaintance Dr. McMarten, and he discusses what he shall do when his term expires at his current...
In 1835, James Blythe stepped down as president of Hanover College. This letter is a response to Crowe's request for recommendations from acquaintances at the Presbyterian Theoligical Seminary for potential replacements. The...
Wood writes to Crowe about receiving the Hanover College Catalogue and his plans to send his son to study at the college. The second half of the document is a draft of the History of Hanover College by John F. Crowe.
Young is writing Crowe to update him on the condition of their mutual friend Mr. Boon, who has been ill for the last three months and whose wife had just recently passed away. And he also gives his condolences for Mrs. Crowe's...
Wood is writing Crowe to talk about his son going to Hanover and that he's sorry his introduction of his son has caused Crowe so much grief. He also talks about possibly sending his son to another schol where "where they do not...
Wood writes to Crowe about his son of whom he is concerned about his behavior of late. He asks Crowe at his earliest convienence to put put his son on a boat to Baton Rouge. He also encloses a money order to help settle his...
Boon is writing to Crowe to express his regrets that they were not able to make the commencement at Hanover College due to illness, but Boon expresses his thanks to the college for taking care his son during his time there and...
Graves is sending a duplicate check for $69 to Crowe has he did not recieve the last one in January. Instead of sending it by mail Graves says he will send it by way of a Mr. Carthel who will return to Hanover in two weeks time.
Graves is sending Crowe another check for the scholarship he founded for Hanover College. He also mentions the two young men he has sent to the College.
Letter was wrritten on the Steamboat Oswego. Wood writes to Crowe about how he won't be able to call on Crowe, but that he's been away from home about three months and hopes that Crowe will send him information about how his...
Taylor is writing to Crowe inquiring about vaccancies in Madison or Salem, Indiana for a position. He wishes to find permnament residence in Indiana or Ohio. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in...
Cowan, from the Kentucky Colonization Society, writes to Crowe to discuss the cost of transporting African American to Liberia. He also talks about what they have with them, what they should do, and emirants from New Orleans....
Benjamin is writing about the death of his mother, Esther, which he found out through a letter from his sister Sadie. He laments that he was not able to see her one more time and talks about how unexpected her death was to him....
Charles Kilgore Thompson writes to Crowe about his mother-in-law's health and the potential sale of some property of his. The letter also has a note from Mary Crowe to her mother in it discussing her mother's health and faith.
Thompson writes to Crowe that they are becoming settled and the Church building is going along smoothly. His wife also writes to her mother and father about Charles' [Thompson's] difficulties lately and their children's...
Thompson is writing to Crowe to say that they have left Carlisle "two weeks ago" and have arrived in their new home. He also talks about the families health and a man named Judah.
Thompson writes to Crowe about their journey home, his Church, and a young man he know who hopes to go to College in some weeks. Mary writes to her sister Carol of her [Carol's] trip to China and how her sewing is coming along.