Studio portrait of Samuel Stanhope Crowe dressed in military uniform. From the Crowe and Garritt family photo album, 1860-1920. Samuel Stanhope Crowe was born on July 23, 1819 in Shelbyville, KY. He was the fourth child of John...
Portrait of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks. 16th Governor of Indiana from 1873-1877, Vice President under Grover Cleveland from 1885 till his death later the same year. Attended Hanover College in 1838.
Hettie writes to Sadie stating that Sadie's previous letters had not been delivered. She asks questions about Sadie's letter and talks of the Civil War.
Letter probably from Mary Esther Thompson Allen, who was also known as Hettie. She writes about her experiences as a civilian witnessing Civil War battles outside her front gate and how the parsonage was turned into a hospital....
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.
Sarah writes to her husband about the health of their child Madge, her plans to leave her daughter at her sister Cara's school, travel plans, and the new of the surrender of Lee's Army.
Letter from Sarah to her husband Joshua about his upcoming visit, her visit with family, the farm animals, the theft of corn, and news of family and friends.