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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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O. Gates writes to Stone and asks him to send all of his catalogues form 1899 and 1900. October 13, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Mrs. S. T. Sharp asks that her son John N. Sharp be allowed to come home because he is sick. October 13, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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In a series of two letters, R. B. Sorrells writes to Stone asking that his son be excused from work as he would like for him to focus more on his studies. In the second letter, he asks that his son be granted permission to come home. October 9, 1899, December 12, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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T. W. Ford in a letter to his son says that he is welcome to do as he pleases but gives him the option of staying in school or coming home and helping him. He says that if he does come home he wants him to sell his books for as much as he can and be prepared to work hard. He also give him the choice of staying in school and studying hard. October 9, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

E. R. Hopkins writes to Stone in three letters regarding his son who is a student at the college. In the first letter, he asks Stone to excuse his son from field work as he has decided to study at the mechanical college. In the second, he says that he agrees with Stone not to let his son be excused from field work and in the third he asks that his son be excused to come home for Christmas holidays.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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F. M. Lee writes to Stone in two letters asking that his son not have to take a drawing class. October 9, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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J. C. Keen asks Stone to give his son permission to come home. October 7, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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C. C. Bardwell writes to Stone complaining of students stealing sugar cane and hickory nuts from his property. If the trespassing does not stop, according to Bardwell, he will take harsh measures. October 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

C. H. Campbell writes to Stone request that his son, Charles, be allowed to drop English History as the course is taking up too much of his time which could be devoted to other studies. October 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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In two letters, R. F. Conner writes to Stone regarding his son, who was dismissed from the College. In the October 30, 1899 letter he acknowledges that his son was ill and that he would like for him to return to the College. In the January 11, 1900 letter he ask that his son, W. M. Conner, who had returned to the College, be allowed to withdraw on account of weak eyes.

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John M. Stone Papers Oct 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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M. E. Fitchett writes on behalf of his brother to Stone explaining that his brother has already taken English, Geometry, and Physics and wants to know if he could enter the college next week. He asks if his brother has a certificate from the superindent in Canton if he could enter the college without taking an examination. He also asks if the boys make arrangements for furnishings after reaching the college. October 3, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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P. M. B. Waid asks Stone to let his son take a mechanical course instead of an agricultural course. In a following letter he asks that his friend be sent a catalogue because he would like for his son to enter the college soon. September 29, 1899, January 23, 1900.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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In two letters, W. G. Deles writes to Stone requesting that his son be allowed to work in the Mechanical shop rather than the field and that his son be allowed to come home for Christmas. September 29, 1899 and December 14, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Mrs. B. J. Moore writes to Stone in three letters asking him to investigate why her sons grades have been dropping. September 28, 1899, October 5, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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B. F. Kilpatrick writes to Stone regarding the cose of board and tuition before he sends his son to college at A and M. September 26, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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P. D. McLeod writes to Stone to ask about buying some of the college's pine land. September 26, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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R. J. Harding writes to Stone asking him to keep an eye on his nephew R. J. Harding Jr since he is a country boy ready to get a practical education. He also writes about Val. Baldwin who is at the time sick with a slow fever but as soon as he is well will be attending the college and asks that Baldwin and Harding Jr be roommates since they are neighbors at home. September 26, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Oscar Stephens writes to Stone regarding Clay Mills. He would like to come to college right away if he is able to have a job milking so he can pay some of his expenses. September 20, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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J. C. Hopper writes to Stone asking for permission for his son to withdraw from college. September 25, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Will T. Walker writes about his son coming to school at A and M and asks that he be excused from any work while there. September 23, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

A group of letters from G. G. Brown to Stone. IN the September 23, 1899 letter he asks for Stone make his sons, Fred and Jim, write home and to help them along in their studies. He also notes that he is a Confederate Veteran who signed up at the age of 16 and was with Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. In the November 23, 1899 letter, Mr. Brown apologizes to Stone for his son Jim bringing a pistol to campus and asks that Stone send it home. In the December 3, 1899 letter, Mr. Brown agrees with Stone's decision …

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

In a series of five letters, Mr. J.W.T. Falkner writes to Stone regarding some disciplinarian issues with his son. His son apparently told his dad when he left home that he was going to Columbus to see some girls but never returned to the college until later. Stone has written Mr. Falkner telling of his son's absence and Mr. Falkner replies and explains that his son has never been dishonest up until this point. He also notes that his son has never been subjected to strict rules and never done much work so he hopes that Stone will have him …

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Mrs. J.B. Flood in a series of letters to Stone corresponds with him regarding her son. In the first, she explains that her son is always sick so that he is aware of that fact. In the second, she asks that he be excused to come home to Columbus for the evening. The third she gives permission for Stone to punish her son after he has received a misdemeanor. The fourth she gives permission for him to return. The last letter she is upset with Stone for letting her son return home without her permission. She goes on to say …

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

In a series of letters, J. C. Carter writes, on September 19, 1899, to Stone that he will be sending his son, J. F. Carter, to the College instead of to the school in Clinton. In the October 13, 1899 letter, Carter writes that he wants his son, who is ill, to come home. He also notes the passing of J. M. Smith, an old soldier the two men knew.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

Mrs. L. A. Burris writes to Stone asking him to look after her son, Earle Burris, as it is his first time away from home and she worries about outside influences on him. September 19, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

A series of letters from N. B. Cranford to Stone. On Spetember 9, 1899, Crandford asks that his son, David, be excused from some physical activity due to his recent heat related illness.On October 16 and 18, 1899, he writes to Stone requesting to meet him after November 6th, due to his being delayed by the state senate.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

In a group of correspondence, all with the last name beginning with the letter O. In a series of letters, September 19, 1899 J. D. Ozier writes to Stone regarding his son Lois coming to college. In the next letter he writes to him explaining that his son is not enjoying college and is begging to be picked up. The next letter he asks Stone to allow his son to come home, bringing with him everything but the room furniture which he is to leave with his roommate. He then asks Stone to allow his son to come back to …

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

R. G. Lilly writes to Stone asking him to show attention to his grandson Eldridge Lilly as he is en route to the college. September 18, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

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Helen D. Bell, State Librarian of Mississippi, writes to Stone requesting that her son, Lyerly, be allowed to borrow bedding as he did not have his trunk with him. She also included a money order of fifty dollars for tuition. She notes that a Major Porter recently died of yellow fever but that there were no other cases in Jackson. September 18, 1899.

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John M. Stone Papers Sep 1899

John M. Stone Papers

MSU Founders Documents

W. J. East writes to Stone, reccommending C. J. Mitchell to the College. He states that Mitchell is too poor to cover the expenses and in turn will work to defray the costs. September 18, 1899.

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