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John M. Stone Papers Dec 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

J. Elizabeth Ball writes to Stone requesting that her son, Harrison E. Ball, remain at the College during the Christmas holidays. She also requests that he be enrolled in a Mechanical course. December 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Dec 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

In a letter to Stone, H. S. Gilleylen writes regarding the circular that Stone sent out saying that the college will not suspend exercises over Christmas holidays as it is best for students to stay and study. He writes on behald of his nephew who has requested that he be able to come home to Aberdeen, Ms for a few days during the Christmas season. He explains that he has already brought to his attention the circular but he also mentions that he is only taking three classes and not doing well in them. He also asks about his 21 …

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John M. Stone Papers Dec 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Mr. John O. Farrell writes to Stone saying that he does not want his son to come home over Christmas and explains that he has written to his son explaining this as well. He actually goes so far as to say that he does not think it is wise to suspend college for the Christmas holidays as his son Ray needs as much time as he can get in his books. He asks that Stone and Mr. King would make sure that he spends his time studying over the holiday. December 4, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Dec 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

M. L. Weems writes to Stone telling him that his son has been given $100 toward tuition but would also like for Stone to help him find a job while at college. He then writes regarding his nephew and thanks Stone for excusing him to go to Oxford. December 2, 1899. December 4, 1899, November 24, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

A series of letters from John R. Dinsmore, Trustee of the College, to Stone regarding the complaint of two students who were forced to change rooms in the dormitory. He tells Stone that he is investigating in order to protect the good name of the college. November 28 and 29, 1899, December 4, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Lonzo Worrell writes to Stone regarding the price of school if he were to start in January and stay until June. November 28, 1899.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 28, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Nov 1899

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 28, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 28, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she often thinks of her and wonders how her health is. She lets her know that her own health is good and gets around so well at times that she forgets that she is getting old. This letter was originally included with a group of letters addressed to Robert B. Webb, Annie Ray, and Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Percy Bell, Superintendent of Education in Washington County, Mississippi, writes to stone on behalf of Mr. J. J. Shepherd of Pettitt, Mississippi, whose son wishes to enter the College in January 1900. He is requesting information on tuition deferments and dormitory fees. November 27, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

H. J. McLaurin writes to recommend Mr. Ben Roberts to study mechanical education at the college. November 27, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Frank Burkitt writes to Stone requesting the admission of his son Horace to the College. He states that Horace is not a good student and needs the discipline of living in the dormitory under strict rules. November 25, 1899.

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Stephen D. Lee Papers Nov 1899

Stephen D. Lee Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Committee selected by the students writes to Lee and faculty requesting that they be given ten days for Christmas holidays. November 24, 1899.

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Stephen D. Lee Papers Nov 1899

Stephen D. Lee Papers

MSU Founders Documents

List submitted by J. H. Connell of all things destroyed by fire and their value. November 23, 1899.

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Warranty Deed, M. E. Lausdale To B. F. Ray, November 22, 1899 Nov 1899

Warranty Deed, M. E. Lausdale To B. F. Ray, November 22, 1899

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This warranty deed, dated November 22, 1899, describes the conveyance of a strip of land in Attala County, Mississippi from M. E. Lansdale to B. F. Ray at a cost of five dollars to be used to access to property already owned by Ray. The title is conditioned to revert back to Lansdale when the strip is no longer used by Ray. The location of the strip of land is described in the deed and the deed was notarized by Justice of the Peace, B. W. Runnels. The filing notice at the Chancery Court by the clerk is located on …

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

G. D. Wilson writes to Stone first asking that his son Willie be allowed to come home at once. He then writes to ask how his son is doing in school and tells him he is delicate in health so he may need extra care. He then writes to tell Stone that he agrees with his decision regarding Christmas holidays and wants his son to stay at school even for the one day they have off. March 2, 1900, November 2, 1899, December 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Information regarding campus fire regulations includes information regarding fire drills, fire alarms, water supply, etc. November 21, 1899, December 28, 1899, January 5, 1900, January 12, 1900,

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Annie Ray, November 18, [1899], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Nov 1899

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Annie Ray, November 18, [1899], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 18, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her niece, Annie Webb Ray, to ask about her plans for work. She asks after the health of Annie's son and sister, Evy. This letter was originally included with a group of letters addressed to Robert B. Webb, Annie Ray, and Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

A series of letters from Samuel S. Caruthers to Stone. In the November 17, 1899 letter, Caruthers apologizes for his brother's (R. S. Caruthers) actions in removing items from the laboratory and taking them to his room. Caruthers explains that their parents are dead and he is his brother's guardian. He offers to settle all of his debts. In the November 27, 1899 letter, Samuel writes that his brother had returned home after an unsuccessful attempt to join the army. His brother said that students are always taking things from the lab back to their rooms. Samuel promised to send …

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Robert B. Webb, November 17, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Nov 1899

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Robert B. Webb, November 17, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 17, 1899, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother-in-law Robert B. Webb to express her shame at how long it took her to write to him. She explains that she has been busy. She goes on to discuss her brother, Gordan's (John Gordan Davis Boyd) health. She shares her thoughts on the manufacturing plant moving into Kosciusko and the positive effects that manufacturing establishments will bring to the South. This letter was originally included with a group of letters addressed to Robert B. Webb, Annie Ray, and Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

John W. Andrews and G. A. Andrews request that their son, J. J., be sent home to help with the family business as John is in poor health. They would also like his tuition refunded but hope that he will return to the College after Christmas. November 12, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

J. M. Taylor in a series of letters to Stone first asks him to recommend a reliable young man who is familiar with dairying. In the second letter he asks Stone to make room for a young man he knows that would like to come to college. He agrees to pay for his expenses. In the third, he asks Stone to resolve an apparent quarrel between his sons. They have both written that they are not getting along and Taylor would like for Stone to talk to them. Nov ember 11, 1899, December 5, 1899, February 24, 1900.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

T. J. Hubbard asks Stone to withdraw his son Shelby S. Hubbard from the college. November 11, 1899.

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Sharecropping Contract, Campbell Williams Nov 1899

Sharecropping Contract, Campbell Williams

Daniel Williams Papers

Contract between Cammie Williams and Dan Banks, witnessed by J.C. Hollingsworth, for 2000 pounds of baled cotton in exchange for rented land and a mule.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

H. L. Currie writes that his dairy would like to hire a man to work with them, room and board, plus expenses. He asks the College to recommend someone. November 8, 1899.

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Letter, Carl Schurz To Schteinitz, November 8, 1899, Carl Schurz Nov 1899

Letter, Carl Schurz To Schteinitz, November 8, 1899, Carl Schurz

Carl Schurz Collection

This handwritten letter, dated November 8, 1899, is written from Carl Schurz to Schteinitz. The letter speaks of Schurz's relationship with Abraham Lincoln and the misconceptions about his relationship with Lincoln due to a letter written by F. Perry. The letter is written in German

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

S. S. Scales gives his son permission to leave the college for the weekend. November 7, 1899.

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Sharecropping Contract, Campbell Williams Nov 1899

Sharecropping Contract, Campbell Williams

Daniel Williams Papers

Sharecropping contract between Cammie Williams and Wade Wilkes, for 2100 pounds of lent cotton in exchange for land.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

E. J. Murphy asks Stone to send him a recommendation for Dr. W. H. Stewart who is in East St. Louis practicing his profession. November 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

F. R. Carloss writes to Stone requesting his son be admitted to the Prepatory Department for the next session. November 3, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

G. Kohler writes in reply to Stone saying that he has sent a twenty dollar check to Mr. King so that his son may be in better standing in his class. November 3, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Nov 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

J. A. Tillon writes to Stone regarding his son's behavior and performance in school. He tells him that he has permission to come home if he does not keep up with his studies. November 2, 1899.

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