Letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller
Eller, Luke, 1806-1883
Eller, Aswell
Prices
Crops
This letter from Aswell Eller to his father, Luke Eller, asks Luke not to come look for land until a later date because of the increased prices. Aswell says that crops are also increasing in price. Aswell has asked his father to pay for the postage of the letter.
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Son to Luke Eller
Eller, Luke, 1806-1883
Eller family--Correspondence
Financial institutions
Knoxville (Tenn.)
This short letter to Luke Eller from a son tells of his stay with an uncle on account of bad weather. He also warns his father about the serious financial condition of the East Tennessee and Knoxville banks.
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Note by Edward King Regarding Debt of William Weaver to Luke Eller, 9 April 1859
King, Edward
Eller, Luke, 1806-1883
This note written by Edward King is a documentation of the debt of $ 4.46 that Luke Eller had to William Weaver on April 9th, 1859. The note was signed by Edward King and William Weaver.
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1859-04-09
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Receipt for Luke Eller
Eller, Luke, 1806-1883
receipts (financial records)
This is the receipt for an exchange made between Luke Eller and John A. Ashley of one hundred and thirty dollars.
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Susan Eller to Luke Eller and Sarah Eller, 26 July 1874
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
African Americans
Lynching
Farm produce
Livestock
This letter from Susan Eller to Luke and Sarah Eller discusses farming and the impact of Reconstruction on Susan. Susan mentions the price of crops and that some vendors of farm animals are not selling in her area anymore because there is an abundance of animals such as mules and horses. Susan also says that the people in her area of Tennessee are confused as to the impact that the proposed Civil Rights Act (passed in 1875) will have on the African-American community, and that many African Americans are being murdered and lynched in her area.
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1874-07-26
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DeKalb County (Tenn.)
Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Luke Eller to B.F. Dickson, 20 February 1875
This is a letter from Luke Eller to B. F. Dickson, transcribed by Joseph Lafayette Eller. Luke Eller tells Dickson that someone by the name of Hiram Brown has run away again and that he is offering a 500 dollar reward for bringing him back.
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1875-02-20
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Sally King to Luke Eller and Sarah Eller, 19 July 1867
Faith
Salvation
This is a letter from Sally King to her aunt and uncle Sarah and Luke Eller. Sally talks primarily about her strong religious belief and talks about her fears that several of her family members won’t go to Heaven because they aren’t as fervent believers as she is.
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1867-07-19
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Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 19 November 1864
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller. The letter is very faint, making it largely illegible.
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1864-11-19
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 12 April 1863
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to his parents, Luke and Sarah Eller. Hansford says that he has heard from his brother Aswell, and that he is fine. There is also mention of an attack planned on a town once a gunboat comes to the area, however, Hansford believes that is some time off.
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1863-04-12
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 11 February 1863
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate
Faith
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, his father. Hansford is serving in the Confederate Army and has been away from home for some time, and is hoping to come back soon. His grandmother, he says, has grim outlooks on both the war and her lifespan, and he relays her worries to his parents, although he implores them to not worry about him much, for if they pray, he claims, then he will be fine and they will win the war. Hansford talks as well about how he swapped his mare for another horse.
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1863-02-11
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 10 February 1863
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate
Income
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to his father, Luke Eller. Hansford informs his father of the goings on in their area during the Civil War and tells him about his income.
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1863-02-10
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Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 22 January 1864
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to his parents. Hansford informs them of his arrival at camp and what he did when he got there, which he says is nothing.
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1864-01-22
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, 10 January 1863
This is a letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, his father. Aswell mentions Hansford’s swapping of his mare for another horse and details several letters he has received recently.
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1863-01-10
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Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 25 December 1862
Christmas
Songs
This is a letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller. In this letter, Hansford tells his parents what he got his brother Aswell for Christmas and when he plans to come home. He ends the letter with a song he has copied down.
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1862-12-25
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from W.L. King to Luke Eller, 12 October 1860
This is a letter from W.L. King to Luke Eller, and family. W.L. says that Evaline, his mother, has died, but otherwise he has little news. The reason W.L. wrote this letter, he says, is that his last letter received a response that was dated on the day he wrote his letter.
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1860-10-12
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Martha King to Luke Eller and M. Brooks, 9 February 1860
This is a letter from Martha King to Luke Eller and M. Brooks. Martha writes the letter to tell her friends about where she is now living as she has moved away from the Ashe County area. She says she is glad not to be in the cold mountains and enjoys where she is in Georgia very much.
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1860-02-09
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from John Pennington to Luke Eller, 12 January 1860
Weddings
Enslaved persons
This is a letter from John Pennington to his cousin Luke Eller. Pennington writes the letter primarily to catch up with Luke as well as to inform him about his son getting married and moving back to live near him. Pennington ends his letter with a few remarks about his slaves and how much they are worth.
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1860-01-12
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Receipt for Luke Eller and Aswell Eller, 7 December 1857
receipts (financial records)
This is a receipt that indicates an exchange between Aswell and Luke Eller.
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1857-12-07
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Note to Luke Eller from David Latham, 13 September 1856
This is a slip for Luke Eller from David Latham asking for money for Jacob Eller’s estate.
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1856-09-13
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Receipt for Luke Eller, 1856
receipts (financial records)
This is a receipt indicating that Luke Eller paid the fee for management of Jacob Eller’s estate for the year.
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1856
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Receipt from D. Smith, 10 March 1857
receipts (financial records)
This is a receipt indicating that John Ashley received twenty dollars from Luke Eller.
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1857-03-10
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, 21 January 1857
Weather
Religious life
This is a letter from Aswell Eller to his father, Luke. Aswell apologizes for not writing a letter to his father sooner, explaining that the weather saw temperatures that were thirty degrees below zero and the river froze so no mail could be sent. He finishes his letter by saying he fears ending life a beggar so he must remain a Christian.
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1857-01-21
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Receipt from Haldwell, 18 June 1854
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This is a receipt for 40 dollars from H. Haldwell indicating the amount of money paid by the estate of Jacob Eller for legal administration.
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1854-06-18
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Note for John Ashly to Pay Luke Eller, 3 June 1851
promissory notes
This is a promissory note for ten dollars John Ashly promises to pay to Luke Eller, witnessed by Hamilton Ray.
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1851-06-03
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from William Eller and Susan Eller to Luke Eller and Sarah Eller, 7 August 1859
Real property
This is a letter from William and Susan Eller to William’s brother and brother’s wife Luke and Sarah. William focuses on the subject of property. He says he hopes that his brother John will move near him and that he wishes Luke and Sarah could do the same.
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1859-08-07
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from John Pennington to Luke Eller, 25 June 1858
Crops
This is a letter from John Pennington to his cousin Luke Eller. John asks Luke for some of his seed and tells him that he has finished cutting his wheat crop. The letter ends with a complaint about the issue of trade in John’s area. John says that prices are too low to make a good profit.
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1858-06-25
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Accounts for Luke Eller and Jacob Eller, 23 January 1858
This is a brief financial account of affairs between Luke and Jacob Eller.
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1858-01-23
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Summons from Edward King (Justice of the Peace) to Luke Eller and Hagan Pendergras, 31 October 1842
Summons
This is a summons for several people, including Luke Eller, to come to court in response to a plea made by Jacob Eller over a debt.
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1842-10-31
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Letter from Jacob Eller to Mrs. Luke White, 25 August 1833
This is a letter from Jacob Eller to Mrs. Luke White. In this letter, Jacob specifies his financial intentions in regards to a large sum of money, and appoints Mrs. Luke White to execute his wishes in terms of the money.
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1833-08-25
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Ashe County (N.C.)
Letter from D.L. Pickett, 13 April 1832
Midwest
Travel
This letter from D. L. Pickett to two of his friends, William (Wm.) Daniels and Luke Eller, discusses Pickett’s recent move across the American Midwest. He mentions the natural geography of the country he tours, discusses people he sees, and includes the prices of various goods that he notes in the stores.
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1832-04-13
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Ashe County (N.C.)