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A history of the Crowe family by John Finley Crowe. Includes autobiographical information Crowe as well as genealogical and historical information about his family.
A letter from Charles Thompson to his mother-in-law Esther Alexander Crowe about daily life and their family. Thompson discusses the health of their family as well as the recent birth of an unnamed boy. He talk about his...
A letter from Eliza Crowe to her father John Finley Crowe while Rev. Crowe was in Philadelphia. At the beginning of the letter Eliza asks Crowe how he spent the anniversary of George Washington's birthday. Eliza included in her...
A letter from Esther Alexander Crowe to John Finley Crowe over life in Hanover. Esther devotes some time in the letter to relay the events that transpired to their family. Events such as the river freezing over and their son...
Letter from Esther Crowe in Lexington, KY to her husband John Finley Crowe in Princeton, New Jersey, dated 30 June 1814. In the letter, she discusses her health and needing to be bled, news of family and friends, her religious...
In this letter to John Finley Crowe from Esther Crowe, the birth of their son is being discussed. She goes into great detail regarding her experience giving birth and taking care of their son in the first weeks of him being...
A letter from James Blythe Crowe to his mother Esther Alexander Crowe over his travels to Shelby County Kentucky. In the letter Crowe talks about the closing of the Ohio river due to ice. Crowe also discusses the abrupt nature...
A letter from James Blythe Crowe to his mother, Esther Alexander Crowe over his travels. Additionally, Crowe expresses his dissapointment in not receiving more letters from his family. In the letter he also discusses a one...
A letter from James Blythe Crowe to his mother, Esther Crowe about his life. At the time of the letter, Crowe had just finished a semester at college and decided to take a vacation before heading home. In his vacation he and a...
Letter to Esther Alexander from John Crowe over his commitment to his studies and balancing them with his desire to be with Esther. Crowe also mentions his commitment to God and Jesus. In his letter he compares the development...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John is expressing how happy he is to hear that he and Esthers baby is beautiful and healthy. After hearing such great news about his child, he is given the motivation to...
A letter written by John Finley Crowe, dated 9 May 1814, for Esther Alexander over his journey so far to Philadelphia. At the time of this letter Crowe stayed in Chillicothe Ohio in order to let himself and his horse...
Letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Crowe, 23 August 1814. Crowe writes that he has been offered to attend another six months at Princeton and asks for Esther's permission to stay. Crowe also mentions letters from...
A letter from John Finley Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe about his visit to New York City in 1831. Crowe talks about his efforts to raise money in the city, and tells Esther that his goal is to raise $2000. Additionally, Crowe...
Letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Alexander Crowe over his travels, 7 January 1831. Crowe writes about staying with a variety of people over the course of his journey while fund raising for Hanover College. ...
Transcript of a letter from John Finely Crowe to his wife Esther Crowed, 22 January 1840. Location of the original letter is unknown. Crowe discusses his travels to Austin, Texas to perform church work. Crowe talks about the...
A letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Alexander Crowe over his travels from Hanover, Indiana to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Crowe stayed in Winchester Virginia while writing this letter. Crowe talks about staying...
A letter from John Finley Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe about his stay in Philadelphia. Crowe devotes much of the to talking about friends of the family. Crowe also responds to Esther's updates on their children. Crowe also...
A letter from John Finley Crowe, dated 15 may 1814, to his wife Esther Crowe over his journey to Philadelphia. Crowe talks about exchanging horses twice so that he can still journey onward. In the letter Crowe expresss the hope...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John wants to hear more about their son. While it was nice to hear about his accomplishments in music he would like to hear about any milestones. Unlike past letters John...
Crowe writes about some important family papers, Hanover College, his wife's health (she has had a stroke), and an upcoming Synod meeting. Includes a letter from Sarah Crowe to her sister.
Crowe reflects on his age and reminds his children what God has imposed on them. He also says that the college has been facing some difficulties and talks about the school's Board.
A letter from Mary Ann Crowe and Charles Kilgore Thompson to Mary's parents. Mary writes about her son and what her and Charles are thinking of naming their child. Additionally, Mary writes about meeting a distant family member...
A letter from Mary Ann Crowe to her parents to assuage their concerns for her well-being after she gave birth to her son. Additionally, Mary expresses concern for her mother's health which she learned through her brother...
Letter from Mary Ann Thompson to her sister Caroline Coulter inquiring about the health of their father, John Finley Crowe, and the progress he is making on his book. She discusses the health and activies of her children and...
Letter from Mary Ann Thompson to Esther Alexander Crowe over her daily life and the visits of various family members. Mary Ann writes about her and the kids health and inquires to her mother over her health. Additionally, Mary...
Letter from Mary Ann Thompsom to her father, John Finley Crowe, 1859. She discusses her travel to Indianapolis, the health of her father, the activities of her children, the potential of Dr. Wood becoming president of Hanover...
Sadie discusess in her letter Cara's journey to America and that she is doing it alone with her children. She also writes about her friend Mollie and her gentleman of late and she writes about a criminal trial taking place...
Sadie apologizes for the short note, but says she enjoyed her visit to New Albany. She then discusses how busy she has been and what she and the family have been doing.
Sadie writes to her husband about her friends, a letter her "father" has written to Dr. Beatty, and he responds with talk of Dr. Garritt's future prospects.
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.
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 his father-in-law, Crowe, to express her concerns over the poor health of Esther Crowe, to talk about the college, and he tells him about his children and how they are doing. and The Crowe Family Papers...
Charles generally updates Crowe on their lives (that of his family's) as they have not written for a couple weeks. Charles discusses his children's schooling, a possible transfer of Dr. Thomas to the seminary of New Albany, and...
Thompson is writing to update Crowe on his son James' illness (a fever); he is slowly improving, but he still has chills every evening. Thompson ends the letter by saying his daughter, Mary Esther, has been in bed all day.
Thompson encloses in his letter a sum of $12.50 from a Mr. Buchanan for a completion of his scholarship. He also writes about the children's schooling and the weather.
Charles Thompson writes to his father-in-law about the transfer of obligations of Mr. Brown and Mr. Douglas to himself and not the Hanover College Board of Trustees. The document also includes a letter from Mary Thompson to her...
In this letter to John Finley Crowe from Esther Crowe, she describes how she got a doctor for her newborn son. She also discusses his health improvement reassuring John that their son will not be blind. Just as he requested,...
James is writing to his father just days before his wedding. He discusses his plans for the wedding and also inquires after his mother's health. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the...
James writes to his father about the money he has loaned Walter [his brother] and the interest he can pay, but says he hopes Walter will pay him back. James also mentions a Dr. Thomas and his recent visit.
James writes about the visit he and his family will be making to Hanover the next week. He asks Crowe if he will arrange for a "hack" to meet them at the station.
James is writing to his father to reccomend a young man he knows for entry into Hanover College. He says he has given the young man and his father a catalogue and was thinking about boarding for the boy while at school.
James writes that because of two his children being sick he is unable to go to Hanover at this time, but suggests they could come down to them for a visit.