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TextFifty-two years in Florida
Ley, John C. (John Cole)Summary:Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: -
TextLetter from George F. Pierce (Culverton, Georgia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - November 9, [no year]
Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine confirming that he will preside at the Georgia and Florida Conferences while Paine will take the Mississippi and Louisiana Conferences, and mentioning that the Georgia Conference has been relocated to Savannah on account of the number of soldiers occupying Atlanta.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine confirming that he will preside at the Georgia and Florida Conferences while Paine will take the Mississippi and Louisiana Conferences, and mentioning that the Georgia Conference has been relocated to Savannah on account of the number of soldiers occupying Atlanta. -
TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - January 15, 1858
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Anderson, [South Carolina]) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - March 22, 1853
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing the monetary collections he sent to Joshua Soule, offering his opinion on which of them should attend the Alabama Conference annual meeting, and listing where each of the conferences' annual meetings in the eastern region will be held.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing the monetary collections he sent to Joshua Soule, offering his opinion on which of them should attend the Alabama Conference annual meeting, and listing where each of the conferences' annual meetings in the eastern region will be held. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Charleston, South Carolina) to Robert Paine - April 25, 1849
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine proposing arrangements for the rotating assignment of Bishops (Capers, Paine, and Andrew) to oversee the Western, Middle, and Eastern regions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, conferences.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine proposing arrangements for the rotating assignment of Bishops (Capers, Paine, and Andrew) to oversee the Western, Middle, and Eastern regions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, conferences. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 12, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the family arrived back in Cuba safely, mentioning that they are settled back in and ready to prepare for Christmas, and thanking them for such a wonderful time.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the family arrived back in Cuba safely, mentioning that they are settled back in and ready to prepare for Christmas, and thanking them for such a wonderful time. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 7, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing the family's excitement over the coming visit to Florida, giving an update on Steed's reoccuring fevers, asking them to make a doctor's appointment for Steed, sharing the family's travel plans, and mentioning that Morrell is visiting Marion Woods who is a missionary stationed on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing the family's excitement over the coming visit to Florida, giving an update on Steed's reoccuring fevers, asking them to make a doctor's appointment for Steed, sharing the family's travel plans, and mentioning that Morrell is visiting Marion Woods who is a missionary stationed on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 12, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the busy week of hosting evangelizing preachers is over, noting that they will be hosting Rev. and Mrs. Churchwell for a few days, giving a small update on the children, and thanking them for the Valentines.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the busy week of hosting evangelizing preachers is over, noting that they will be hosting Rev. and Mrs. Churchwell for a few days, giving a small update on the children, and thanking them for the Valentines. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 17, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on how energetic Steed has been and that he has learned to unlock the front gate, mentioning that her work in the clinic has been busy, sharing several changes to the family's travel plans for a spring visit to Florida, and discussing the Churchwell's visit.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on how energetic Steed has been and that he has learned to unlock the front gate, mentioning that her work in the clinic has been busy, sharing several changes to the family's travel plans for a spring visit to Florida, and discussing the Churchwell's visit. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 6, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 14, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the preacher who has been working with Morrell, Gerado, will be travelling to Florida to speak at several churches and that they have encouraged him to get in contact with them when he was in their part of the state, giving them an update on the children, and discussing the family's maid who is eager to learn to sew.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the preacher who has been working with Morrell, Gerado, will be travelling to Florida to speak at several churches and that they have encouraged him to get in contact with them when he was in their part of the state, giving them an update on the children, and discussing the family's maid who is eager to learn to sew. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 26, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the intensification of political unrest and the family's preparations for if things become dangerous, mentioning their preparations for Easter services, informing them that Gerado had returned and thanking them for helping to make his visit to Florida so good, sharing her happiness at receiving photographs of the family friend's new baby, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the intensification of political unrest and the family's preparations for if things become dangerous, mentioning their preparations for Easter services, informing them that Gerado had returned and thanking them for helping to make his visit to Florida so good, sharing her happiness at receiving photographs of the family friend's new baby, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 14, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 19, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their offers of help for the move, letting them know that they are not sure when they will be able to leave yet but they anticipate it to be early June, discussing their plan to return via Key West or Miami, assuring them the family will call once they make it to Florida, mentioning that she'd like to keep the children with her to reduce the amount of stress on them during the move, sharing that they moved back to the house in Mayari for the time being, and describing the 50th Anniversary celebration they threw for theSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their offers of help for the move, letting them know that they are not sure when they will be able to leave yet but they anticipate it to be early June, discussing their plan to return via Key West or Miami, assuring them the family will call once they make it to Florida, mentioning that she'd like to keep the children with her to reduce the amount of stress on them during the move, sharing that they moved back to the house in Mayari for the time being, and describing the 50th Anniversary celebration they threw for the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 6, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 19, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother inSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother in -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 22, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for Elsie's letter, describing the persistent bouts of sickness that all the children seem to be suffering, theorizing that the dampness of the house might be contributing to Steed's persistent illness in particular, mentioning that they went to celebrate the birthday of one of the Milk family children, listing her and Esther's measurements and the types of clothes that each of the family is in need of, outlining the family's travel itinerary for November and December, sharing that she is starting to workSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for Elsie's letter, describing the persistent bouts of sickness that all the children seem to be suffering, theorizing that the dampness of the house might be contributing to Steed's persistent illness in particular, mentioning that they went to celebrate the birthday of one of the Milk family children, listing her and Esther's measurements and the types of clothes that each of the family is in need of, outlining the family's travel itinerary for November and December, sharing that she is starting to work -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 3, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children.