Letters, Old Bills, Etc.
1.
John W. Winslow, Contra, Cr.
To, 22 Yds.Flannel $13.20 By 10 Bbls.Flower $73.00
20 # Nails 1/9 3.50 Lard $,5 5.00
Cash $50 50.00 $78 .00
Two Padlocks .60 Fayetteville
1 Chest lock 4/6 .45 Dec. 6, 1810.
67.75 Errors excepted
10.25 Henry Stark.
$78.00
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2.
Three months after date I promise to pay, or cause to be paid unto George Summer or order the just sum of fifteen dollars, thirty five cents, it being for value received of him. Witness my hand and seal., December 21st 1810.
Test: (Signature torn off.)
John Lacy. John W. Winslow
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3.
Bill of goods to John W. Winslow, Fayetteville, Feb.5th, 1811.
To 1 Qt. Rum £ 0.36.0 By 7 Bbls.flour £ 26. 5.0
156 Sugar @ 14 10.18.5 510 Lbs.bacon 0 721 19. 2.8
43 ½ “ 4. 7.0 5 Lb.wax @ 3 .15.0
22 “ 2/9 3. 0.6 77 ½ Lbs.tallow @ 1/6 5.16.3
11 ½ Yds cloth 1 5. 6.0 £ 51.18.9
9 ½ “ 9.10.0 Enos Draper
Cash in full 18. 4.4 for Henry Stark
£ 51.18.9 John H. Pearce.
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4.
John W. Winslow, Note for $34.50.
One day after date I promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Joseph Winslow or order the sum thirty-four dollars & fifty cents it for value received of him as witness my hand and seal, February 11, 1811.
Witness: Christopher Hill. (Signature torn off.)
5.
Bill of goods. John W. Winslow, Dr. Conna. Cr.
To sugar, 246 @ 14 lb. £ 15.10.9 By 2 Bbls. Flour 67/6 £ 6.15.0
24 bu. salt @ 10. 12. 5.0 55# was @ 2/6 6.17.6
1 ¼ lbs.steel @ 3/ 0. 3.9 25 ¼ bu. feed @ 13/ 16. 8.4
50:lbs.Sugar @ 14 cts. 3.10.0 132# .20
3 gals.Molasses 8/ 1. 4.0 77 .20
1 gal. Rum .12.6 209 .40 butter 1/9 14. 5.9
20# 10 nails @ 1/9 1.15.0 1 Bbl. Ta.Ilov 148
1 ream paper 25/ 1. 5.0 23
1 pt. hat binding .10.0 125#1/6 9. 7.6
1 bow string . 5.0 £54. 4.1
37.10
Cash $30-00 15.00 Fayetteville
18 lbs.coffee @ 23 ½ Cts. 52.10 Nov. 17, 1811
(Between 23 & 24 ets.) 2.31 E. Excepted
£ 54-41 Henry Stark.
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6.
State of North Carolina, County of Randolph.
This Indenture made the Eighteenth day of February, eighteen hundred and twelve between Cornelius Beaman of the County of Randolph and State aforesaid of the one part & John W. Winslow of the other part, the said Cornelius Beaman doth put, place, and bind unto the said John W. Winslow and Phebe, his wife, Ann Beaman, his daughter, now about the age of eight years to live after the manner of apprentice servant until the apprentice shall attain the age of eighteen years during which time the said apprentice, the master and mistress shall faithfully serve and all their lawful commands obey. She shall not at any time absent herself from her Master and Mistress' service, but in all things as a good and faithful servant shall behave towards her Master and Mistress and the said John W. Winslow and Phebe, his wife, doth covenant, promise and agree to and with the said Cornelius Beaman that we will teach and instruct or cause to be taught and instruct the said Ann Beaman to read and write and other things according to custom in such cases and we will constantly find and provide for said apprentice during the time aforesaid sufficient diet, washing, lodging and clothing fitting for an apprentice, and also all other things necessary both in sickness and health.
In witness whereof the parties of these presents Name and interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
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7.
Letter to Winslow Price, Washington County, Ind.
Indiana Territory, Wayne County, Twelve Mile Purchase, Green Fork, about four miles from the Boundry Line, March the 5th, 1816.
Respected Cousin: I gladly embrace this opportunity of sending thee a few lines to inform thee that I have landed in these parts in which I find work a plenty to do and we are clearing away as hard as we can. We have 10 acres under fence and have begun to chop. I've a very good axe and can make the beeches fall directly. I should be glad to see thee, but it is as stated in my letter, and hoping to see you all in good health again and not much to write, and so I conclude and remain your affectionate cousin
Pearson Lacy.
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8.
To John W. Winslow June 4th 1813, Randolph County, N.C.
Dear Sir:
I am sorry that you have called on me at a time when it is out of mr power to send your loan. My forge dam has been broke off a few days ago which has put me back. You may depend on your loan about the first of August next and it shall be ready for you at that time, without fail.
I am with respect yours
John Evans.
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9.
(Letter to John W. and Phebe (Lacy) Winslow.)
Indiana Territory, Wayne County, Twelve Mile Purchase, Green Fork the 7th of 3rd mo. 1816.
Dear Sister and Brother:
I gladly embrace this opportunity to write you a few lines just to inform you that we are tolerable well & well satisfied in the woods where sugar grows in the trees end tea under the trees. Our family are as well as usual and for particulars apply to Cousin Samuel Price. We have made about 60 lbs.of sugar and we have water enough (on hand) to make about 20 lbs.more. We are not married yet nor not much hopes of it for the young men are shy of us as we are of them. Our people have got about 10 acres under fence and (have) begun to clear (more). Brother John & Hanah are well and have a son about five months old and they call his name Samuel.
Mother says she should have been very glad that you could have settled near us but as it is she may give out of ever seeing you again. Says that you have not come up with your promise to come and see her.
About Wm. Glasgow, we are not able tell much about him. Only that
we heard that he was to meet Ruben Morris at the Moravian Town., but we have heard since that he did not do it. He told us if he moved he should go to Blue River. So we conclude.
Your Sisters,
Susanah Lacy
Ruth Lacy.
P.S.Mother says that she has been more healthy than she was in North Carolina.
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10. Court House, May 3rd, 1816.
(To John W. Winslow.)
Sir: I have your account and have not succeeded in getting your money from Mr. Evans. He is insolvent and has taken an oath of an insolvent debtor in several cases, and will I have no doubt do the same in yours -as soon as he is pushed for the money.
Yours &C,
J. E. BROWN.
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11.
(Letter from Sam’l. Hill To John W. Winslow.)
Randolph County, N.C., 10-15-1816. Respected Friend:
J. Winslow, I received thy letter and about the contents was pleased to hear of thy health & family, also that thee was satisfied with thy move. In regards to thy business, it is not yet settled. I have collected and paid Major Goss $25.00 which is about all I can collect without warranting. G. Haris has run away. As yet I have not heard whether that will be lost or not.
We have had a very dry time to make corn which I think (will) cause corn (to be) very dear from 25 to 35 per bushel from the heap. At present we are in reasonable health, not much sickness at present time in the neighborhood. Thomas Laws daughter Anna died yesterday with the fever.
In haste I remain thy Friend &c,
SAM’L. HILL.
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12.
Mr. John W. Winslow Perquimans County, (N.C.), 3-21-1817.
Dear Sir;
I write you these lines for the purpose of informing you that myself and wife :is at this time in good health and enjoying peace and tranquility. In my last I neglected mentioning the name of my companion. Her name is Ann Munden, daughter of Elisha Munden of this County. We have at this time but tolerable prospects of our crops of wheat and corn. It is supposed the price of wheat will be from $1.50 to $2.00 per bushel. I have commenced my farming business. I have planted corn, sowed flax and am also endeavoring by all means to procure a good living in this world that my days may be attended with peace and comfort. I recollect of nothing more to mention particularly. I am in hopes these lines may find you and family enjoying health and all other advantages of life.
I remain as ever Your Affection-ate Friend,
And Humble Servant,
WINSLOW PRICE.
13.
State of Indiana, County of Wayne, September the 6th, 1817.
Dear Relations,
We gladly embrace this opportunity of writing to you to Inform you something of our situation at present. We are all well at this time, hoping that these few 3-tnes may find you enjoying the same state of health. We received your letter last First day 7, which you give the account of the death of your youngest child, which is not such good news', as we would like to hear, but it can't be hoped that we must soon know it. I may inform you that we felt disappointed when we heard that you were not coming to see us this fall It being so I can't come to see you nor you to see us this fall we must be content with writing to each other.
I may inform you that crops of wheat :is very good and corn looks promising. We have about 16 acres of corn this year. I may inform you that Henry Patten has sold his place where he used to live and has bought within about three miles of here and not much more to write at this time I must conclude. Your well wisher &c,
PETER LACY and SUSANAH.
Susanah and Ruth remembers their love to brother and sister, also to Sally and Samuel Price., and to James and Pol3,v and all the rest of our relations. Josiah remembers his love to the boys.
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14.
(Letter From Samll. Hill.)
Randolph County, (N.C.), September 17, 1817. To John W. Winslow,
State of Indiana, near Blue River.
Respected Friend:
I haven't as yet settled thy business, but have paid Goss all I have collected - the debt In G. Harris hands lost. Ira Johnson & Wagoner disputes his note though I intend worrying him. The lawsuit about the horse with Nixon Henly stood a short trial. Nixon pays all cost. All is well. In haste, I remain thy Friend. Some complaint of sickness in our neighborhood of fever and ague.
SAM’L. HILL.
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15.
(Letter addressed to Jno. W. Winslow, Indiana, Washington County,
Near Blue River.)
c/o Politeness of W. B.Toms (or B.Toms.)
N.C., Perquijnans County. Nov. 5th, 1817.
Dear Sir
Understanding you have not received any letters from me I make this second effort to inform you that myself and wife do enjoy a tolerable state of health, hoping these few lines will find you and yours the same. I have in the past year raised a plentiful crop. I suppose about 20 Bb2s.of corn which is a great sufficiency for my small family and do enjoy myself with good society.
Please remember me to my acquaintances and inform them that I am very well satisfied in this part of the State. Though the ague and fever with several- kinds of fevers have been very prevalent through the lower counties of this state. Nothing more but remaining Yours Affectionately,
Mr. Jno. W. Winslow, WINSLOW PRICE.
P.S.Please procure me a certificate from your Meeting, and ' send tt In the care of some person or in a letter and you will oblige me &C.
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16. (Letter from Alexander and Hanah Prevo.)
State of North Carolina, Randolph County, this the 13th of 11 month 1817.
I gladly embrace the opportunity of writing a few lines to inform you that we have not much complaint at present in our family, but our neighbors are generally under complaint with the fever and ague. We have had a tolerably good crop this year, I hope enough to do us tolerably plentifully. Corn was very scarce last spring. It sold for one dollar per bushel. I also inform you that we received your letter dated 4th of October which gives us great satisfaction to hear from you, that you were well in health and prosperous and satisfied. I also must inform you that my expectation of moving to your country is very small at present. My family is very large and the journey is very great, which is very discouraging to me at this time, though perhaps if life and opportunity permits I may come in the course of a few years and so I conclude with my love to you and your family. Hanah remembers her love to Phebe. Please write to us by every opportunity. This closes my writing at present.
To Phebe (torn) HANAH. ALEXANDER and HANAH PRFVO.
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17.
Respected Cousin:
To Winslow Price, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Favored by B.Toms.
State of Indiana, Washington County, the 2nd of lst month 1818.
I salute the opportunity of writing a few lines to thee. We received a letter from thee which was acceptable. We were pleased to hear from thee. I may inform thee that I as well as others was much disappointed In consequence of thy staying In them parts. When thee left us we understood by thee that thee was going down to sell thy land in order to enable thyself to get land here which I thought was wisdom in thee. I think thee would do well to do It yet, but better if thee had done it sooner. There is a chance of getting good land yet. I think it would be very I wise in thee, either to come or send thy money to some person here that thee could put confidence in to get the quarter. My reasons for thus expressing myself are these: It is hardly probable thee will be, able to purchase a sufficient tract of good land in that part of the country. Thee is sufficiently able to pay for a good quarter. In renting land to raise a family you in that unusually sickly place, It seems to me to be but a bad chance. Now is the time to do something while thy -family is small and thee has money to do something with. There is another thing I feel in duty bound to observe to thee. That is to not err from the way thee was brought up, but endeavor to live In simplicity and innocence as becomes Christians, remembering man was not made for the world but the world was made for man and man for his maker. Therefore all the erroneous compliments will not answer us any purpose in that we are called to give an account for the deeds done in the body of any consequence since thee left us.
Neighbors generally well except Sammy Nicholson, with his leg. Elizabeth Nicholson is married to B.Draper and lives where W. Arnold lived when thee went away. Arnold has bought P. Needham's land; gave between 8 and nine hundred dollars.
James Winslow and family are well. Sam Price is teaching school. We had a letter from father-in-law’s people a few weeks ago stating they were well. The Old Man Sukky were here to see us last fall. I have a tolerable crop, between 40 and 50 barrels of corn. I expect to make a thousand out of pork, 300 lbs.of leaf. I had a tolerable crop of wheat. It is all Lodged (or in the granary.)*
As for thy certificate, I don’t know whether thee will get one or not. I expect there will be something done in thy case before long.
Phebe desires to be remembered to thee. I (have) nothing strange to inform thee of so conclude with thy well wishes. Farewell the way to fare well is to do well.
JOHN W. WINSLOW.
*(Note: The MS says 300 cct. of leaf. I copied it 300 lbs.of leaf. Does it mean leaf lard?
Does "lodged" mean garnered? -- F.E.Winslow.)
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18.
(Letter to John W. Winslow, State of Indiana, Washington County.)
State of Indiana, Wayne County, the 31 day of 12th month, 1818.
Dear Children:
I am once more favored to address you through the medium of education and this life is very swiftly passing from us, and I know not that I shall have the like opportunity to address you. And oh my children it would be the greatest comfort that this earth could afford to see you again, and not only to see you but that you could settle where I could enjoy your company. Though you are separated, my heart is closely united and knit with you. Oh what shall I say. Shall I ever see you or must I give up the prospect and seek an asylum in some other retreat? How shall I see you unless you will come to us, for I am unable to come to you. So I conclude and subscribe myself Your Mother
SUSANAH LACY.
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19.
State of Indiana, County of Wayne, 11-26-1819.
Dear Relations:
I have the opportunity of writing to you to inform you that I am well at this time, hoping that these few lines may find you enjoying the same state of health. I am sorry to inform you that I have not attended thy business that thee left with me on account of the hurry of the times. But I will try to fix it to be collected for thee. I may further inform thee that I expect to start to North Carolina tomorrow morning to sell that Ward place which I do not expect to return to this spring. Thee must excuse my bad hand writing for it is getting late.
I may inform thee that I have been out to Cincinnati with the wagon and once out to White River to move a family, so I must conclude my short letter to you.
Please to remember me to all inquiring friends. I subscribe myself your well wishing Friend
PEARSON LACY.
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to James Winslow, dated 12-12-1819.)
Respected Cousin James: I come once more to undertake to write you a few lines to inform you that we are all as well as common and hope that these few lines find you and your family in good health. I have had some thoughts of coming to see you and yours, but I have been disappointed about coming soon. I want thee to come and see us this winter if thee can make it convenient as there wall be a chance of having company when Patrick and Robert Hill returns from the Assembly. I want to go over the boundary that Sims is (offer--'Ing or adjoining) west of this County (two words faded) understood that thee has been in the notion of removing to Driftwood for I want us all to try to get land nearer together than what we now have. There are men now out to cut a rc)cid L-roni Richmond to the lake north near Saint Mar-Y. (Two lines in which “Mr. Brophy” and "Fayetteville" are the only intelligible words.) (On the other side of the sheet.) there has been a company of men to view and lay off the land around and it is their opinion that it will add much to the advantages of the population of the northwestern part of the State. So as Jonithan Pearson is now ready to start I must conclude. Pearson Lacy has gone to Carolina. Started about 3 weeks ago so no more for this time. This from
JOHN LACY.
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21.
(Faded) Acting Justice
(faded) in & for the County aforesaid.
State of North Carolina
Randolph County
Do hereby Certify that Jesse Harper is the acting Clerk for the County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid and that full faith and credit are to be placed in his Official Acts as Clerk.
Given under my hand and seal this the 18th day of February A.D.1823.
(Signed) GEORGE HOOVER., J.P.
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22.
(Letter from Alexander Prevo.)
To Mr. J. W. Winslow, State of Indiana, County of Washington.
State of North Carolina, Randolph County, April 11, 1823.
Friend Woolman Winslow;:
I think the present time a proper one to write a few lines to you and inform you that I and my cousins are as well as usual and also to let you know somethings concerning old affairs left in the hands of Sam’l. Hill were perhaps neglected by him beyond the proper time and money was demanded of me by F.Goss, as your security. I then proceeded to take all the papers in my hand and enforced a collection in order to exonerate myself and after all was collected that could be, there was a deficiency of between seven and eight dollars which I was obliged to pay out of my own pocket which I have to request that you would please send to me and Remain in respectful Friendship. So nothing more. Hanah requests to be remembered to Phebe.
ALEXANDER PREVO.
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23. Randolph County, August 26th, 1826.
Respected Friend, Woolman Winslovlr:
I received thy letter but have neglected in answering it until it is really season. But having an opportunity of sending thy note by, Sam$2. Prevo., I have included thy note with George Harris receipt which we could not collect. Thee will observe on the note that Alexander Prevo paid one dollar and eighty four cents that settled the balance of the note. When it is convenient it will be right to send Alexander Prevo that sum. In haste I remain Thine,
SAMIL. HILL.
J. W. Winslow.
N.B.Alexander Prevo Requested me to say in this letter when he wrote thee last he made a mistake in the sum he did pay Goss. Also wished his respects given and his family are all well, S.H.
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24. 2nd month, 10th day, 1835.
We are all well at present and hope that these lines find you all in health.
I have taken up my pen to perform a most solemn duty, that is to inform you of the death of an aged and beloved father. He departed this life on the last day of first month last. After nearly one years suffering under a lingering disease. He appeared as well as he had been for some weeks until about one hour before his death. He left the bed to go to the door and was taked with a faintness and returned to bed and departed like a person in a sweet sleep.
Our relations hereabout are all well as common. So I conclude and remain your Brother and Friend,
JOHN IACY.
I expect to write thee before long to inform thee more particulars of matters and things pertaining there to.
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25. (Bill dated 4-7-1839.)
Daniel Winslow, Dr.
To 3 ½ bushels oats 31 ¼ $1.03
To 4 ½ bushels oats 31 ¼
To 3 do. 31 ¼
April 12.
James Williams, Dr. to 2 bushels oats @ 31 ¼ . (On the back of this bill is the following:)
To Cure the Chills @ Fever,
1 ½ pints of Frency Brany
1 tablespoonsful- red pepper
1 tablespoonsful ginger
1 tablespoonful cinneman bark
1 tablespoonful cloves
To be taken a tablespoonful at a dose justt before the chill comes on.
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26.
Whereas Susanah Winslow hath had a right amongst us but hath deviated from the order of the Society so far as to neglect the attendance of our religious meetings, and also to attend a marriage accomplished contrary to our order; the necessary care having been extended to her, without the desired effect, we disown her to be a member of our Society.
Signed
in and by direction of Blue River Monthly Meeting of Friends, Held 7th,
6th,
1839.
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April 1842 Edmund Calloway Dr.
To,
26 bushels seed oats @ 25
$ 6.50
A
credit by 335 feet inch plank
$ 3.35
Dr. By Jonithan Winslow, 26 doz. Sheaf Oats
August
1842 credit by 336 feet of inch plank
3.36
April 1844 Dr. by Seth 26 bushels of seed oats @ 25 6.50
April 24, 1844, credit by Seth 130 feet 11 inch thick 1.45
By 200 feet 1 inch thick 2.00
Joseph England Dr. per- Seth 4 bushels oats 1.00
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28.
(The following letter was sent by mail from Cambridge, Ind., 4-7-1844.)
Indiana State
Wayne County. I write the 6th day 1844.
Much esteemed Brother and Sister: I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to inform you how we are getting along in these parts. My wife is still unwell and is not able to set up and go about the house near all the time. The rest of us are in reasonable health. Charles Morris and wife expect to start out to Boston, Illinois, sometime in this month. They expect to go by water and to be home till about harvest.
Matthew Symons and family are all well. I saw them a few days ago. They talk some of taking a trip to the west this season to Brady's and Josiah's and see the country. But I think it is a chance if they get off. Our, brother Pearson deceased on the 28th day of March last after about a week of severe sickness. I was out to the burying and returned home this day a week ago. He has left a distressed wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a careful protector. I heard last evening that Margaret was sick and had sent for the doctor which news makes me uneasy and I expect to go in a few days to see how she is and to assist in some way in order to have a crop put in. So I conclude and remain,
Your Brother
JOHN LACY.
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29. Salem, Sept. 9, 1846.
John W. Winslow bought of Streepy & Hogan
1, No. 3 Cookstove @ $19.00 $ 19.00
8 lbs.stove pipe @ 12 ½ 1.00
Cr. 25 lbs.feathers @ .25 6.37 ½
10 yds.Jeans @ .45 4.50
10.87 ½ 10.87 ½
Cash 9.13
Received payment, 9-9-1846.
STREEPY & HOGAN.
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30. Inventory of personal property January 1857 for taxation, John V. Winslow.
One eyed mare $ 25.00
One horse 75.00
2. colts @ $50.00 ea. 100.00
3, cows @ $10.00 ea. 30.00
3, two yr olds 20.00
3, calves @ $2.50 ea. 7.50
10, head of hogs 25.00
Supposed 250 bu of corn @ .40 100.00
“ 25 bu of wheat @.90 22.50
“ 200 bu of Oats @ .25 50.00
4, stacks of hay 32.00
Hay in barn, supposed value 5.00
1, old wagon and gears 30.00
1, fan and farning tools 25.00
6, beds and bedding @ $10.00 ea. 60.00
3, bureaus and-1, cupboard 20.00
2, presses and 4, chairs, $3.00), Presses $4.00 7.00
Table, Kitchenware & lock 10.00
1, Buggy @ $40.00 40.00
Notes $615.00 615.00
Cash 30.64
Total on the paper $ 1339.64
879.64
Roger E. Winslow
Sept. 17, 1920 — Oct. 23, 2000
Services for Roger E. Winslow, 80, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Callaway-Jones Chapel in Bryan.
The Rev. Bob Richers, associate pastor of the First United Methodist
Church in Bryan, will officiate. Burial will be in Restever Memorial
Park.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Winslow died Monday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center.
He was born in Salem, Ind., and lived in Bryan for 20 years. He served
in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the
Earl Graham American Legion Post No. 159. He owned a farm machinery
dealership before his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred F. Winslow of Bryan; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Ronald K. and Carolyn Winslow of College Station and
Steven J. and Katherine Winslow of Lewisville, Texas; three brothers
and sisters-in-law, Roy and Glendola Winslow of Parson, Kan., Max and
Imogene Winslow of Salem, Ind., and Burl and Juanita Winslow of Taft,
Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Avis Brough of Salem;
three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
