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Contains 85 Results:

J.C. Condon to J.H. Lowe, Opelika, ALA (Original and Transcript), October 30, 1891

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30-31
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

He has just heard of John's loss of Alice and the baby by murder. He expressed sympathy and asks for details of the tragedy.

Dates: October 30, 1891

Mrs. Sorell to John and Alice, Chapel Hill, ALA (Original and Transcript), October 4, 1891

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30-31
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She sends them a certificate from Mill Town Church. A revival meeting at the church baptized eight persons. She apologizes for not writing sooner but explains that running the farm, having timber cut and sawed, building a house, and doing housework have combined to keep her tired and overstressed.

Dates: October 4, 1891

W.L. Hood to John H. Lowe, Lafayette, ALA (Original and Transcript), October 31, 1891

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30-31
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

He has just heard the news of the murder of Alice and the baby. Mrs. Sorell is heartbroken. This comes on top of Mr. Sorell's death and adds greatly to their grief. Imogene would like to have little Otis come back to Alabama and stay with her.

Dates: October 31, 1891

Lizzie Crow to John H. Lowe, Queen City, Texas (Original and Transcript), January 11, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 32-33
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She is sorry to hear he has been sick. She received his letter and was glad to hear from him and gives her age as 20. As soon as possible she will send him a photograph.

Dates: January 11, 1892

W.L. Hood to John H. Lowe, Lafayette, ALA (Original and Transcript), November 2, 1891

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30-31
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

He asks John to sell out in Texas and move with Odus back to Alabama.

Dates: November 2, 1891

Imogene Hood to J.H. Lowe, Lafayette, ALA (Original and Transcript), January 29, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 32-33
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She also advises John not to wreak vengeance on the second negro, but allow the courts to handle the case. Her husband is sick and cannot come to Texas for the trial.

Dates: January 29, 1892

J.H. Lowe to Lizzie Crow, Lafayette, ALA (Original and Transcript), March 20, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 32-33
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

He was pleased to hear from her. He tells her that he has great love for her and asks her to marry him.

Dates: March 20, 1892

L.T. to John H. Lowe, Stroud, ALA (Original and Transcript), April 3, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34-35
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She is in love with Lowe but wants to keep the fact out of public discussion. She had hoped he was to come see her. Her parents are wary of him as a stranger and will probably return to Texas.

Dates: April 3, 1892

Lizzie Crowe to J.H. Lowe, Queen City, Texas (Original and Transcript), April 3, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34-35
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She expresses her love for Lowe and will allow him to choose where they should live. She hopes he will tell her if he is not serious about her affection.

Dates: April 3, 1892

Lizzie T. to J.H. Lowe, Stroud, ALA (Original and Transcript), April 12, 1892

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34-35
Identifier: 93-67
Scope and Contents

She says her parents are approving of her ability to choose a person to love, and if he is the one they will consent. She hopes to see him soon and hopes he is taking care of himself.

Dates: April 12, 1892