Box 1
Contains 85 Results:
Nora Dunson to J.H. Lowe, Queen City Texas (Original and Transcript), July 17, 1892
Little Henry was killed while trying to catch a ride on a moving train, and it cut both legs off. They are very sad and don't know what future plans will be. She heard John was now married and sends her love to her and Odus.
Nora Dunson to J.H. Lowe, Queen City Texas (Original and Transcript), July 27, 1892
The doctor died on July 10 of a stomach tumor; he was her best friend, and she took care of him to the end. Crops are bad, too much rain in the spring, and now a bad drought. She sends love to him and Odus.
M.J. Sorrell to J.H. Lowe, Stroud ALA (Original and Transcript), October 21, 1892
He discusses some proposed land swaps and comments on some. He says that Lizzie and Odus are well, and he will kiss them for John.
Lizzie Lowe to John H. Lowe, Stroud ALA (Original and Transcript), October 12, 1892
He has gone to Texas for the trial of Mac Demmons. She asks him to not get involved in revenge there, but to return safely and to live in Alabama. Odus went to visit Mr. Hood and Imogene in Lafayette.
Lizzie Lowe to Husband, Stroud ALA (Original and Transcript), October 20, 1892
She says there are some local persons who would like to trade their land for John's; his letter to Odus came, but the Hoods are still keeping him, though they promised he would be back sooner. She hopes her husband will be home soon.
Lady to J.H. Lowe, Crowville LA (Original and Transcript), February 5, 1895
Included is the correspondence between Lowe family members, primarily to Alice and J.H. Lowe, both before and after their move to Texas, and after J.H. Lowe's return to Alabama. Correspondents include Alice Lowe's mother, F.S. Sorrell, her half sister, Imogene Hood, Lizzie Thompson Lowe, and J.C. Condon, J.H. Lowe's uncle. also included is a letter from H.L. Lower [father of John Henry Lowe] from the Mexican War, 1847.
Uncle John Condon to John H. Lowe, Opelika ALA (Original and Transcript), August 20, 1906
He has a letter from Jack Lowe indicating the land situation in Ellerslie, GA, is now closed, and all papers are signed. The final price to the heirs was $3200. Jack is handling final details.
Odus to Father J.H. Lowe, Ellerslie GA (Original and Transcript), September 30, 1903
Odus writes from his grandfather's plantation. He discusses money and hopes his father can get enough to allow them to return to Texas. He sends the address of his father's brother, Ben as O'Farrell, Texas. He is still attending school at Ellerslie.
Odus Lowe to his father, Ellerbie GA (Original and Transcript), July 13, 1903
He tells his father that Uncle Josh had not said for certain that he would send money to his father. Grandpa Lowe sent ten dollars, but is short of money also. Too much rain is hurting crops.
Mother (Sorrell) to Mr. Lowe (Original and Transcript), June 10, 1895
She will visit as soon as work and weather permits. Miss Zera Hood will marry at Imogene's house Wednesday. She asks Odus to come visit this summer.
