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Series II. Foster Family, 1800-1952

Scope and Content Notes:

This series includes possessions, correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and business records of Stephen Foster's immediate family, including his parents, siblings, daughter and niece. Much of the correspondence and records pre-date Foster's birth and help to provide a vivid picture of Pittsburgh during the first half of the 19th century.

Subseries 1. Foster Family Photos, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries contains original photographs of members of Stephen Foster's immediate family.
A365 Daguerreotype of William B. Foster, Sr. and Eliza Clayland Tomlinson Foster, ca. 1840s (Copies are 14203)
00094 Photograph of Marion Foster as a young girl, undated
15092 Henrietta Foster Thornton with two sons, undated
C472 Photo of Henrietta Crosman in As You Like It, undated

Subseries 2. Foster Family Books, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes published books owned by Foster family members.
A222 Jane Foster's Prayer Book, 1854
C733 Pennsylvania Railroad Men's News, Vol. 9, No. 8, August 1897

Includes an article on the History of the PA Railroad company, written by William B. Foster, Jr.
C735 Excursion Trip of the Directors & Officers of the Pennsylvania R.R. Co., October 3, 1859

Includes a lock of William B. Foster, Jr.'s, hair.
D329 Latest Illustrated Reference Family Bible (NY: Bartlett & Jenkins), 1873

Morneweck Family bible, presented to Ephraim and Harriet Hanson Morneweck, married December 25, 1877 by Alfred and Mary Lamb Hanson. Includes some family photos pasted in at back.
D330 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments together with the Apocrypha (New York: E. Duyckinck, Smith and Forman), 1812

Foster Family Bible, from William Foster, Sr., includes bio of William Foster written by Percy Smith, lots of handwritten genealogical information and Eliza Foster's obituaries.

Subseries 3. Foster Family Manuscripts, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries contains manuscripts created by Stephen Foster's immediate family, including correspondence, original writings, and scrapbooks.

Section: Correspondence, 1800-1950

Scope and Content Notes:

This section includes correspondence written by Stephen Foster's immediate family, in their hands and typed transcripts of some of the original correspondence written by Stephen Foster that is contained in the Stephen Foster series. Of particular note is the correspondence by Marion Foster Welsh, Stephen Foster's daughter, discussing her memories of her father and the rift that sprung up between her and other family members after his death.
A303 From Eliza C. Foster to Daughter Henrietta, March 5, 1841 (Typed carbon copy available at C518.)
A304 From Eliza C. Foster to Daughter Henrietta, April 9, 1842 (Typed carbon copy available at C511)
A305 From Eliza C. Foster to Daughter Henrietta, July 20, 1842 (Typed transcript of letter at C503)
A306 From Eliza C. Foster to Son William B. Foster, Jr., May 14, 1832
A307 From Eliza C. Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., July 9, 1833 (typed transcript at C845)
A313 From William B. Foster to Daughter Henrietta, April 9, 1842 (typed carbon copy available at C512.)
A314 From William B. Foster to daughter Henrietta, October 29, 1842
A315 From William B. Foster to Son William Jr., September 3, 1841 (Photostat copy exists at C845)
A316 From Henry Baldwin Foster to Sister Henrietta, January 1, 1869
A317 From William Foster (Morrison's son), July 28, 1908
A318 From Jessie W. Rose to Dr. E.F. Strickland, June 23, 1903
A320 From Jessie W. Rose to Dr. E.F. Strickland, April 24, 1904
A321 From Jessie W. Rose to Mayor Cornelius Scully, November 14, 1939
C578 From Jane Foster to Morrison Foster, September 30, 1861
C579 From Jane Foster to Morrison Foster, October 5, 1861
C580 From Jane Foster to Morrison Foster, June 30, 1862
A319 From Jessie Rose Welch certifying authenticity of Stephen Foster manuscript book, June 1931
D331 From Henrietta Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., April 30, 1836 (typed transcript at C845)
C393 From Eliza Foster to Charlotte Foster, November 2, 1821

Encouraging Charlotte to be open in her letters and to save them; family returned from Greensburg; "your father has been drawing a few tunes on the violin for your little brother & sister to dance"; general info on neighbors, friends.
C394 From Charlotte Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., March 17, 1828

To William in Kiskiminitis, mentions Stephen is "not quite well, he is still very weak"; earthquake; Caroline Grace & her piano; gossip.
C395 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza C. Foster, October 27, 1828

Louisville; difficult for her to leave; Ann Eliza's upcoming wedding; social goings on; mention of Rowans; not serious about any of her beaus "I am too hard to please."
C396a From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, October 12, 1828

Louisville; spent 3 weeks with Rowans at Federal Hill; justifying why she is still in KY despite their wishes; romantic goings on; "I believe I am to be an old maid"; A. Hill Rowan's proposal.
C396b From Sarah Foster to Charlotte Foster, undated

Must speak to Charlotte immediately about an unpleasant subject, show this note to no one.
C397 From Eliza Foster to Charlotte Foster, October 4, 1828

Pittsburg; Father excited about election; Ann Eliza's new beau; Come home before your value is lessened.
C398 From Rowan? to Charlotte Foster, October 3, 1828

Brief note to accompany letters the writer is carrying from Charlotte's parents.
C399 From Charlotte Foster to William B. Foster, September 1828

Federal Hill; Judge Rowan claims her as a relation; responding to William's plea that she come home; descriptions of Rowans; "how is dear little Stephen I am uneasy about him?"
C400 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, September 7, 1828

Once again expresses fear for her health and urges her to return, commends the Kentucky election turn out, mentions local election, "Stephen was very unwell."
C401 From Charlotte Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., August 13, 1828

From Louisville to William at Kiskiminitas, pleasure at hearing that he bought a new piano; Governor elections; social goings on.
C402 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, August 12, 1828

From Louisville; just returned from country, pleasure at hearing about the piano, description of "Kentucky farmer's life," intention of going to Bardstown, KY, governor election; social goings on.
C403 From Sally to Charlotte Foster, July 14, 1828

To Cincinnati; tales of Sally's life.
C404 From Eliza Foster to Charlotte Foster, July 5, 1828

Pittsburgh to Louisville; concerned that it's been so long since she's written; Brother William's raise; election; if you need money, borrow it from the Barclay's; mend your clothes.
C405 From Charlotte to William B. Foster, July 3, 1828

From Louisville; reassuring him that she is well; concerned about Eliza; desire for a piano at home; dislike of attending Catholic services; will go to Cincinnati soon.
C406 From William Foster to Charlotte Foster, June 26, 1828

Concern about Charlotte's health during heat wave, Eliza is ill, urging her to leave on schedule.
C407 From Charlotte Foster to Ann Eliza Foster, June 21, 1828

Pittsburgh to Cincinnati; list of strangers visiting town; social goings on; "there is a new German teacher of music come to town" (Kleber?).
C407a From Ann Eliza to Charlotte, July 15, 1828

From Louisville; tells of who she has met, goings on since her arrival; taking precautions with her health but there is no reason to worry about her.
C408 From Eliza Lea to Charlotte Foster, undated

To Cincinnati; she had no idea where to contact her; when will you come visit us, compared to your goings on in Louisville we must seem quite dull; hearing so much gossip about Charlotte and Beauxs that she fears Charlotte is becoming a coquette.
C409 From Charlotte Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 13, 1828

From Louisville to Kiskiminitis; countryside, canals; local politics; Rowans (they claim a connection with Pa), Barclays.
C410 From Miss Ashton and Ann Eliza to Charlotte Foster, June 5, 1828

To Louisville; brief admonishment from Ann Eliza for Charlotte not writing to her; Miss Aston listing what has been sent to Charlotte and what she will be taking to her, disappointment that they won't see her in Cincinnati.
C412 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza, May 29, 1828

From Cincinnati; descriptions of parties, social goings on; bonnet is torn and needs to mend it or get a new one; tell various people hello.
C413 From William Foster to Charlotte, May 28, 1828

To Cincinnati; Mr. Barclay should arrive soon and insists on paying for anything you should need; I have enclosed money without his knowledge; Eliza is ill; pass on our love to various people.
C414 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, May 21, 1828

From Cincinnati; social goings on, descriptions of parties.
C415 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, May 19, 1828

From Cincinnati; descriptions of social goings on.
C416 From William Foster to Charlotte Foster, May 15, 1828

To Cincinnati; Eliza is worried because she forgot to pack Charlotte's draping comb; Ask Mr. Baldwin for any money you need until Mr. Barkley arrives.
C417 From ? to Charlotte Foster, April 1828

From Baltimore; social goings on; how much she misses Charlotte and how changed things are at home.
C418 From A. Hill Rowan to Charlotte Foster, undated

Letter to accompany scrap book he sent with the intention that she laugh, but "not too violently as that would crack your lips which by and by I hope are better today."
C419 From Shippens to Charlotte Foster, undated

Wants to know if Charlotte is going to Mrs. Bullett's that evening and if not he would like to call on her.
C420 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, August 14, 1825

From Meadville; Description of Social goings on.
C421 From Susan Clayland to Charlotte Foster, November 8, 1828

To Louisville; Ann Eliza is studying and Eliza is sewing so she has been chosen to write; description of Social goings on.
C422 From Susan Clayland to Charlotte Foster, October 29, 1826

From Meadville; apology for not writing; social goings on, changes since Charlotte's departure; description of "cure for the face" (acne cure?).
C423 From Susan Clayland to Charlotte Foster, August 10, 1826

From Cincinnati; description of Mr. Boson, the bearer of the letter; suggests that Stephen should be called Jefferson or Adams, local social goings on; inquiring about what happened btwn her and Henry Baldwin.
C424 From Charlotte to Eliza Foster, May 26, 1826

From Greensburg; description of social goings on; list of things that she has done that Eliza requested (mending).
C425 From Abby Barlow to Charlotte Foster, March 3, 1826

From Meadville; description of social goings on.
C426 From Caroline Grace to Charlotte Foster, September 14, 1825

From Baltimore; desire to visit Pittsburgh; misses Charlotte; disappointed that Charlotte hasn't written her; social goings on.
C427 From Joshua Barclay to Charlotte Foster, November 30, 1828

From Louisville; he and the Rowans miss her, disappointed that they haven't heard from her; social gossip.
C428 From Joshua Barclay to Charlotte Foster, December 14, 1826

From Louisville; received notes and books; still planning on coming to Pittsburgh, social news.
C429 From Mary Jane and Matilda Prather to Charlotte Foster, December 22, 1828

From Louisville; sorry to hear Charlotte was ill, social news; praise of Charlotte, how much everyone misses her.
C430 From Hannah Blair Foster to Charlotte Foster, 1825

From Meadville; description of bad journey; social news.
C431 From Matilda Prather to Charlotte Foster, February 22, 1829

From Louisville; trip to Pittsburgh was cancelled because of a death; social gossip; broke up with boyfriend but is over him.
C432 From C.W. Ernest to Charlotte Foster, 1829

Requesting to borrow a book.
C433 From C.W. Ernest to Charlotte Foster, undated

Presenting his compliments to Charlotte for "Vivian Grey."
C434 From Matilda Prather to Charlotte Foster, May 6, 18??

Mortified that Charlotte has not written her; social goings on; Matilda is to be married; inviting Charlotte to visit (for the wedding?).
C435 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, May 20, 1829

From Cincinnati; will be leaving for Louisville tomorrow; asking Eliza to send muslin; social news.
C436 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, June 1, 1829

Received the dresses Eliza sent her; social gossip; look for her on the next trip the Pennsylvania makes.
C437 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, August 3, 1825

To Meadville; Ann Eliza's piano progress, questioning whether Charlotte received shoes.
C438 From Ann Eliza Foster to Charlotte Foster, July 27, 1825

Letter to Charlotte who is in Meadville, telling the neighborhood gossip, with a postscript written by William B. Foster.
C439 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, June 21, 1829

To Louisville; would like for them to come home as soon as Captain Stone is ready as the weather will be getting warm; received their letters.
C440 From Charlotte Foster to Eliza Foster, August 12, 1829

From Louisville; worried about Eliza's health; grateful for what a wonderful mother Eliza is; allusion to a friendship Wm & Eliza have blown out of proportion; she is healthy and gained weight; social gossip; description of house.
C441 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, June 11, 1829

To Louisville; pleased Ann Eliza visited Federal Hill; best for Ann Eliza to come home and Charlotte to stay on with the Barclays--reasons will be explained when they return; will send Charlotte clothes; break in canal; social news.
C442 From Charlotte Foster to William B. Foster, June 22, 1829

From Louisville; received instructions but not sure is she will stay; Judge Rowan upset she has not visited Federal Hill again; social news; description of John Rowan; Ann Eliza is tired of company & unwell; A. Hill sent Ann Eliza an edition of Byron.
C443 From S. Barclay to Charlotte Foster, 1829

Apologizing for not getting a bundle of things to her; social news.
C444 From Rebecca Schoenberger to Charlotte Foster, 1829

To Louisville from Cincinnati; social news.
C445 From William B. Foster, Jr., to Charlotte Foster, August 23, 1829

To Louisville from Kiskisministis; detailed news on the Canal commission; family is well; may come retrieve her.
C446 From William B. Foster and Ann Eliza Foster to Charlotte Foster, September 2, 1829

To Louisville; chiding James Earnest for incorrectly telling her that he had lost his office; Canal news; wants her to wait to come home until the water is acceptable; description of election; social news; wishes for her good health.
C447 From Charlotte Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 4, 1829

From Louisville; delighted that he may visit; been attending Mr. Barclay's ill daughter who is now recovered; this has been a bad health year; will wait to leave until hearing from William; needs money; knows he wishes her to marry.
C448 From Ann Rowan to Charlotte Foster, September 12, 1829

Apology for not writing; social news.
C449 From G. Barclay to William B. Foster, October 13, 1829

Alerting him to Charlotte's illness, urging him to come to Louisville.
C450 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 22, 1829

Telling William of Charlotte's illness, decision to send Ann Eliza instead.
C451 From A. Hill Rowan to Ann Eliza Foster, November 19, 1829

Description of Charlotte's death.
C452 From G. Barclay to Morrison Foster, August 25, 1852

Advising Morrison that Charlotte's remains were to be removed and should be retrieved.
C455 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, October 17, 1883

Sending Morrison Charlotte's letters, nothing of Stephen in them except mention that he had cholera after visiting Uncle Joshua [Tomlinson] in Augusta; wanted to burn her own letters because of what they show of who she was.
C456 From Madge Rowan Foster to Evelyn Foster Morneweck (copy), February 18, 1922 (This item is a typed copy. Original held at Federal Hill.)

Copy from Federal Hill, preparation of Fed. Hill for the public; read Charlotte's letters.
C457 From Ann Rowan to Charlotte Foster (copy), September 12, 1829 (This item is a typed copy. Original held at Federal Hill.)

Typed copy; sorry to hear Barclay's are ill and Charlotte is spending her time so uninterestingly, sorry for not writing.
C459 From Edward Buchanan to Morrison Foster, October 8, 1872

Cannot pay $300 note his son James owed him at present; will try to sell James' farm to pay him, but it may not be sufficient, he will pay though.
C460 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, September 30, 1872

Will be going on trip if she can conquer her reluctance to leave her family.
C461 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, March 5, 1872 (Typed copy at C470)

Thanking him for Almanac, remembrance of Stephen's birth, recollections of William B. Foster, Sr.
C462 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, December 28, 1871

Thanking him for his condolences (son James' death?), family news, tales of their grief.
C463 From Annie Buchanan to Morrison Foster, July 14, 1871

Writing to tell of her brother's James' death since Ann Eliza hasn't the strength.
C464 From Lois B. Cassatt to Morrison Foster, November 5, 1893

Trying to find information on "your" grandfather James Foster; includes clipping on Alexander Johnson Cassatt.
C465 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, February 20, 1873

Alice sick with a nervous disorder; will still visit him and will let him know when they arrive.
C466 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, July 1873

Alice sick with a nervous disorder; will still visit him and will let him know when they arrive.
C468 From Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, August 4, 1873

Travel plans, Alice is better.
C469 From Annie Buchanan to ?, undated

Missing pages; family news.
C471 From James Buchanan to Morrison Foster, November 3, 1869

Torn, only bottom 1/4 of letter regarding note owed to Morrison.
C473a. From Robert P. Nevin to Morrison Foster, July 21, 1865
C473b. From Robert P. Nevin to Morrison Foster, March 29, 1866?
C473c. From Robert P. Nevin to Henry B. Foster, Esq., October 24, 1867
C473d. "Stephen C. Foster and Negro Minstrelsy" by Robert P. Nevin in The Atlantic Monthly, November 1867
C474a. From Barclay Foster to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, April 21, 1947
C474b. From Barclay Foster to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, undated
C474c. From Mrs. William Barclay Foster, August 30, 1943
C474d. From Mrs. William Barclay Foster to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 16, 1943
C475 From Henrietta Foster to William B. Foster, February 19, 1849

Law suit info; family news; religious revelation, encouraging William to save his soul.
C476 From Major Harding to Morrison Foster, February 25, 1853

Note to accompany another letter (to H) not enclosed; gives regards to William Foster "whose afflictions would seem to be almost beyond endurance."
C477 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, March 2, 1853

From "Steamer Norma"; Boat is delayed and will not arrive in Cincinnati as planned, asking for assistance with and detailing financial transactions.
C478 From Elizabeth Foster to Morrison Foster, October 29, 1852

This is William, Jr.'s, wife; settled into wonderful new home, hope he will visit, have had a son, Henry Morrison and have friends being his sponsor (godparents?) since mother's (Eliza) decision was so long in coming.
C479 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, August 23, 1847

Eyes are bad and have prevented her from writing; have you seen anyone who has seen Stephen?; description of neighborhood, family news.
C480 From J.S. Dallas to Morrison Foster, March 1848

Advising Morrison that "Alex" is very ill & asking him to stay the night.
C482 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, January 13, 1849

Letting him know he owes him $50; glad Morrison didn't go to CA for gold speculating; Stephen needn't stay away b/c of the fear of cholera; social news.
C483 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, December 29, 1848

Discussing gold rush and why he can't go.
C484 From Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, July 17, 1848

Morrison's recent illness; Morrison needs to turn to religion out of gratitude for living; family news.
C485 From Ann Eliza Foster to Morrison Foster, August 1847

He needs to find God; family news.
C486 From P. McCormick to Mssr. Warner & Philpot, April 3, 1847

Letter to accompany William B. Foster and some item he delivered to the President?
C487 Letter of Reference for William Foster from John Kane, April 22, 1846
C488 From Henry Foster to William Foster, March 16, 1846

West Point appointment; Stephen's health may not have been strong enough anyway; social news.
C489 To "Mr. Foster" from Isaack Miller, February 7, 1846

Requesting a loan of ten dollars.
C490 From William B. Foster to Morrison Foster, February 5, 1846

Surprised by bills; questioning why Henry is so broke; William falsely charged with not yielding the right of way; election news.
C491 From William B. Foster to Morrison Foster, January 21, 1846

Will be going to Washington to testify before subcommittee; enclosing memo for him to pass on regarding William, Jr's nomination for Canal Commissioner; asking him to encourage his friends to vote.
C494 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, October 9, 1844

Telling of her visit to William, Jr.'s; family news.
C496 From William Foster, Jr., to Morrison Foster, September 22, 1843

Family news; description of travels; election news; three dollars enclosed for Eliza from Elizabeth. Included in envelope are photostats of a June 10, 1842 statement for a bridge estimate and a cover letter for that estimate dated Sept. 22, 1843.
C497 From William Foster, Jr., to Morrison Foster, August 30, 1843

Advising Morrison of what to do with money sent on his behalf; family news.
C498 From William B. Foster to Henrietta Thornton (copy), October 29, 1842
C499 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 3, 1842

From Youngstown; visiting Henrietta with Stephen; family news; description of aging's effect on being a woman ("no design of a woman can ever be put in practice without money or influence.")
C500 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 18, 1842

Story of burglary; sending William power of attorney; will send him $20; description of church he attends.
C501 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr. August 14, 1842

Recovering from illness; family news.
C502 From Henry B. Foster to "dear brother," August 2, 1842

Has not heard from home in 3 weeks & is concerned; social news; missing page?
C504 From Henrietta Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 2, 1842

Would like for him to visit--very lonely; difficult since Thomas is gone; wants one of her brothers to come live with her & support her; very self-pitying; consumed by grief.
C505 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 22, 1842

Settling Thomas Wick's estate for Henrietta; news of Henrietta & her children.
C506 From Eliza Foster to William B. Foster, June 11, 1842

Telling him of the death of Thomas Wick; Henrietta's grief; urges him to visit.
C507 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 25, 1842

Informing him of Thomas Wick's death; description of death; funeral plans; news of Henrietta.
C508 From Eliza Foster to William B. Foster, May 18, 1842

Henrietta & family are better; Eliza is ill; have not heard from Henry for some time; will be heading for home.
C509 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 6, 1842

Henrietta's recovery has been slowed b/c of sick baby; does not want Eliza to leave; when she returns home she will start thinking of her own needs as he advised her to do; Buchanan speaks highly of William, Jr.; family news.
C510 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 25, 1842

Congressional news; seeking counsel on relationship with Salina.
C513 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 30, 1842

William's claim; office affords him the chance to witness the worst of human nature; misses Eliza; cannot get Stephen to stick to school.
C514 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 25, 1842

Describing trip to Maryland with Eliza; flirtation with Salina; social news; Congressional news.
C515 From William B. Foster from William Foster, Jr., March 14, 1842

Stephen dislikes school tho is studious at home, wish you would take him for the summer and find employment for him; family news; temperance; miss Eliza; news on situation with Mr. Stephens.
C516 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 1842

From Baltimore; tales of her goings on in Washington and Baltimore.
C517 From Eliza Foster to William B. Foster, March 11, 1842

From Baltimore; descriptions of people she has met; added note by Morrison explaining why he saved the letter.
C519 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 30, 1842

Would like to pay him the money he loaned the family, but promised to loan money himself; congressional info; romance failed; family news.
C520a. From Henrietta Crossman to Morrison Foster, March 14, 1919
C520b. From Henrietta Crossman to Morrison Foster, Sunday evening
C520c. From Henrietta Crossman to Morrison Foster, Tuesday
C520d. From Henrietta Crossman to Morrison Foster, undated
C520e. Newspaper clipping, "Around Town," Youngstown Vindicator, March 1955
C521 From Eliza Clayland Skinner to Eliza Foster, February 28, 1842

Social news; inquiring about Eliza's visit.
C522 From Eliza C. Foster to Henry Foster, February 16, 1842
C524 From William B. Foster to Morrison Foster, October 31, 1846

From New Castle w/John Struthers, Jr.; Mr. Wick (Sr)'s will.
C529 From Mary Crossman to Morrison Foster, 1883

Letter in response to the family scandal detailed in an enclosed clipping; begging Morrison's forgiveness and understanding.
C530 From Morrison Foster to Mary Crossman, February 4, 1883

Cannot forgive her for the role in the lawsuit and for her soiling of Henrietta & Lidie's memories.
C531a. Photostat of letter from William B. Foster, Jr., to M. Hollenback Esq, August 22, 1851
C531b. Photostat of letter from William Foster, Jr., to G. Hallenback, Esq., May 10, 1852
C531c. Typed transcript of the lyrics for "The May Queen" by Stephen Foster, 1853
C531d. Typed copy of letter from Stephen Foster to Ann Eliza Buchanan announcing his upcoming marriage, July 16, 1850
C532 From Henrietta Thornton to "my dear brother," June 21, 1853

Letter with portion marked through that refers to Stephen's marriage.
C533 From Henry Foster to Morrison Foster, March 12, 1853

From Washington City; regarding progress toward his hoped for government appointment & James Buchanan's assistance.
C534a. From Henry B. Foster to "My Dear Sister," February 4, 1864

Item is a typed copy.
C534b. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, July 8, 1853

Item is a typed copy.
C534c. From Stephen Foster to Henrietta Thornton, March 19, 1855

Item is a typed copy.
C534d. From Stephen Foster to William Hamilton, January 16, 1857

Item is a typed copy.
C534e. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, October 22, 1858

Item is a typed copy.
C534f. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, November 11, 1858

Item is a typed copy.
C534g. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, June 13, 1859

Item is a typed copy.
C534h. From S.C. Foster to Morrison Foster, August 15, 1859

Item is a typed copy.
C534i. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, April 27, 1860

Item is a typed copy.
C534j. From Stephen Foster to Morrison Foster, May 31, 1860

Item is a typed copy.
C534k. From Henry Foster to Susan Beach, January 23, 1864

Item is a typed copy.
C534l. From O.W. Barrett to (Mrs. Lightner?), announcing the death of her son Isaac Lightner in battle, June 25, 1864

Item is a typed copy.
C534m. From Henry Foster to Henrietta Thornton, January 1, 1869

Item is a typed copy.
C534n. From Henry Foster to Ann Eliza Buchanan, February 4, 1864

Item is a typed copy.
C534o. From J. Easten Cooke to Stephen Foster, July 26, 1859

Item is a typed copy.
C535 From Edward Buchanan to Morrison Foster, August 24, 1853

Regarding selecting a person for James to study with.
C536 From William Foster to Morrison Foster, August 25, 1853

What Jesse Thornton owes William; inquiring about Dunning's whereabouts.
C537 From James Buchanan to Morrison Foster, September 11, 1853

Asking him to retrieve his mail & send it to Pittsburgh, thanking him for his help.
C539 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, March 3, 1854

Business news, asking him to pay Dr. bill for him; Have you heard anything from Stephen lately, it is a subject of much anxiety to me not withstanding his foolish and unaccountable course.
C540 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, June 26, 1854

Appreciate what he's done for James, but does not want James to be a burden; family news, veiled allusion to tension with James Buchanan's uncle.
C541 From James Buchanan to Morrison's Foster, September 25, 1854

Made it home after leaving Pittsburgh b/c of cholera epidemic; family is settling into move, general regards to family.
C542 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, October 11, 1854

Received check for $300.00; located missing letter.
C543 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, October 19, 1854

Social news; tell Stephen I was much relieved when I opened his letter; tell Stephen I hope to find him at home when I come; family news; tell Stephen I sent him a letter.
C544 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, October 25, 1854

Starting to recover from illness; acceptance arrived, asking Morrison for assistance with it.
C545 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, December 13, 1854

Distraught to hear that ma is sick; willing to help however he can; Dunning is still ill; needs to borrow money from him; Henry owes him money and should make an effort to pay Morrison to make up Dunning's share of the family expenses; travel plans.
C546 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, December 21, 1854

William will loan him $300, asking Morrison to send William the note for what Morrison owes Dunning as collateral; note about interest in note; note by Morrison that he sent Dunning the note 12/27/54.
C547 From Wilson McCandless to Mr. J. Stewart, January 20, 1855

Cannot be pallbearer for Eliza's funeral because of urgent matters; asking Stewart to find someone else.
C549 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, October 10, 1855

Acceptance of $200, where it can be sent, his travel plans.
C550 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, October 18, 1855

Check has arrived, thank you for your kindness.
C551 From Dunning Foster to Morrison Foster, march 17, 1856

Very weak because of the weather; please send your acceptance for $200; not so sick that you need to come, shouldn't have stayed here this winter; note by Morrison that Dunning died soon after the letter w/ Henry, Morrison, & Stephen in attendance.
C552 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, April 8, 1856

Grief at hearing of Dunning's death; waiting to hear the details of his funeral; News of William, Jr., whose wife Elizabeth is about to die, hopes grief brings the remaining children closer together.
C554 From William B. Foster, Jr., to Morrison Foster, April 23, 1856

Enclosed his share for Dunning's funeral; still has hope Elizabeth may recover; family news.
C555 From James Buchanan to Morrison Foster, December 26, 1856

Cannot yet send the money he owes him; visiting William's; family news.
C556 From L.L. Lighthouse to G.P. Garner, April 15, 1857

Can find no record of Dunning having land in that county.
C557 From William B. Foster, Jr., to Morrison Foster, December 5, 1857

He is lonely & would like Morrison to spend the winter with him; advising Morrison of appointment as Collector of Pittsburgh.
C558 From Edward Buchanan to Morrison Foster, February 15, 1858

Thanking him & William for the 3 tickets to the address; advising him who will be using them.
C559 From Lidie Wick to Morrison Foster, February 23, 1858

Family and social news.
C560 From Lidie Wick to Morrison Foster, May 27, 1858

Has switched to larger paper since he prefers it; have you heard from Uncle Steve, I wonder if he is moved yet?; social & family news.
C561 From Henry B. Foster to Morrison Foster, July 5, 1858

Social news.
C562 From Harriet Buchanan to Morrison Foster, August 22, 1858

Inviting him to Sunday school festival.
C563 From Mary Wick to Morrison Foster, November 3, 1858

Social news; updated him on lawsuit; when might she go to St. Louis?
C564 From Mary Wick to Morrison Foster, November 6, 1868

Thanking him; will go to Pittsburgh first; "before starting for St. Louis."
C565 From Lidie Wick to Morrison Foster, April 10, 1859

Betsy Skinner has invited them to visit, Liddie is very anxious to hear Morrison's opinion.
C566 From Mary Wick to Morrison Foster, May 30, 1859

Wants to visit Cousin Hannah in St. Louis very badly, mother won't promise if she can go, she won't spend a dime all spring to save money; social news.
C567 From Henrietta Thornton to Morrison Foster, June 10, 1859

Remembered it's his birthday, contacted Thomas Struthers about "the matter we spoke of"; pray for Morrison & Stephy, the only two to remain willfully out of the church; I beg you to find God; family news.
C568 From Lidie Wick to Morrison Foster, June 15, 1859

Describing visit to Cousin Eliza's; family news.
C569 From Lottie Foster to Morrison Foster, July 23, 1859

Describing trip to Bedford Springs, wish he was there.
C570 From James Buchanan to Morrison Foster, August 9, 1859

Enclosing repayment of loan, did not include interest, but is willing to loan money to Morrison should he ever need it.
C571 From Lottie Foster to Morrison Foster, August 18, 1859

Family & social news.
C572 From William Foster, Jr., to Morrison Foster, September 10, 1859

Note enclosed with note for $1500 for endorsement.
C573 From Carrie Skinner to Morrison Foster, September 19, 1859

News of her family since he departed.
C574 From Lottie Foster to Morrison Foster, August 30, 1859

General family news.
C575 From Lottie Foster to Morrison Foster, February 6, 1860

General family news.
C576 From William Foster to Morrison Foster, July 14, 1860

Thanking him for articles he sent him; general family news; added note that he died 3 weeks after writing the letter.
C577 From Edward Buchanan, Jr., to Morrison Foster, March 31, 1860

Surprised to hear of Morrison's marriage; news of life at West Point.
C581 From Mary Crosman to Morrison Foster, June 16, 1861

Explaining her stance on the house situation, general news.
C582 From Lottie Foster to Morrison Foster, August 29, 1860

Family news.
C583 From L.J. Cist to Morrison Foster, 1865
C584 From L.J. Cist to Morrison Foster, March 1, 1865

Thanking him for the photos he loaned him, asking for another item of Stephen's.
C586 From Edward Buchanan to Morrison Foster, November 30, 1874

Enclosing the $300 for the note Morrison holds against James.
C587 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, February 11, 1874

Someone requested a complete list of Stephen's songs to bind for the library, she needs to Morrison to make the list; family news.
C588 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, March 1, 1875

Congratulating Jessie on her confirmation; thanking them for their condolences; Willie's last days; general family news.
C589 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, April 29, 1876

Railroad in place, hoping he will visit soon; Alice is engaged.
C590 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, August 31, 1876

Explaining when the best time for him to visit will be, family news.
C591 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Morrison Foster, March 15, 1877

Acknowledging the "Stephen Foster Serenaders" program he sent; family news.
C592 From William Foster, Sr., to William Foster, Jr., February 20, 1837

Business.
C593 From William Foster, Sr., to William Foster, Jr., June 17, 1832

Business; politics, canal; family news.
C594 From William Foster to Eliza Foster, January 20, 1826

Mr. Wilson; his activities while away from home; enclosing a letter for William.
C595 From Ann Eliza Foster to William Foster, March 23, 1828

God talk, news of the family.
C596 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 16, 1841

Her confidence in her husband has been restored; family news.
C597 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 1, 1941

His claim; temperance; his portrait; election.
C598 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 11, 1841

His claim/lawsuit; Henry's future; job prospects.
C599 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 18, 1841

Stray cat; Stephen is not so much devoted to music as he was; family & social news; pray for William.
C600 From Dunning Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 23, 1841

Receipt for William, Sr's portrait by Cogswell; business and election news; description of portrait.
C601 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., November 10, 1841

Christ Church; ask him to hold onto Etty's note; description of her typical day.
C602 From William Foster to William Foster, Jr., November 22, 1841

Job offer from Walter Howard; his claim/suit; needs to borrow $50; Stephen seems inclined to join you..and go to school at Athens.
C603 From William Foster to William Foster, Jr., 1841

Instructions for when Henry comes; wants to borrow William's car if he brings it to fetch Eliza.
C604 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., December 20, 1841

Description of accommodations and stay in Washington City; description of his job; description of Washington statue.
C605 From William Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 29, 1829

Enclosing check for William to buy salt; Stephen and Jim have whooping cough.
C606 From Lavinia Day to Eliza Foster, June 23, 1822

Misses her, tales of her life.
C607 From Lavinia Day to Charlotte Foster, November 16, 1823

Praising her and her family; tales of her life.
C608 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 28, 1836

From Philadelphia; visit to the mint; regards to the family.
C609 From Henry Foster to Eliza Foster, March 10, 18?6

Telling of his travels.
C610 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 7, 1832

Congress, his work, canal.
C611 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 24, 1841

Has come to peace with the wrongs she suffered in the past; there are accommodations if he comes to visit; "poor little Stephen how is he I think of him very much of late."
C612 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 14, 1833

Enclosing a note for $200 with instructions; found a source for $300; business news.
C613 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, September 12, 1825

Sending package via stage; Ann Eliza has enclosed note.
C614 From William B. Foster to Charlotte Foster, June 22, 1829

To Louisville; advising her to remain in Louisville b/c the river is too low; family news.
C615 From Ann Eliza Foster to William Foster, June 16, 1832

The "boys are just recovered from the sore throat", general news, request that he retrieve books for her.
C616 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 8, 1833

From Harrisburg; recovered from jaundice; joined the temperance society; confessional news.
C617 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Eliza Foster, May 7, 1833

From Meadville; description of her activities; arrived safely.
C618 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 2, 1833

Enclosed letter from Mr. McAnulty for William's information; reminding him to send blank note with his name signed to it.
C619 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 1, 1833

Has not gotten the $100 due from Mr. McAnulty, needs William to send him $100; Ma with Henrietta and Stephen left two weeks ago for Augusta, Kentucky, where Eliza has brothers; family news; asking him to send endorsed blank note; got a raise.
C620 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 4, 1833

Letter with $100 note received; Ma, Stephen, & Henrietta have returned; two cholera deaths in town.
C621 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 5, 1833

Information about local election.
C622 From Henrietta Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 27, 1833

Eliza had a toothache; Stephen had his eye bitten by a spider; family news.
C623 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., December 15, 1833

Thanking him for $150 note; business; would like to see him when he goes to Harrisburg; family news.
C624 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 24, 1834

Arrived in Harrisburg; Dunning McNair promised him money; money matters; family news.
C625 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 14, 1834

Returned from Harrisburg; submitted his resignation; money matters; needs his signature to renew note; needs his advice on what to do; family news.
C626 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 18, 1834

Living in new house; Ann Eliza had a baby; William should writer to KY congressman about his matter; politics; family news.
C627 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 12, 1834

Information about election, "The boys are all at home going to school."
C628 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 14, 1834

Anxious about not having heard from him, info on Ann Eliza and Buchanan, justification as to why he quit his job, "Little Stephen is learning fast."
C629 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 3, 1834

Anxious about not having heard from him, family plans.
C630 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 24, 1834

Family news; enclosing newspaper.
C631 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., December 7, 1834

Buchanan's improved health, financial plans, family news.
C632 From William Foster, Sr., to William Foster, Jr. January 5, 1835

Family news, boys can go ice skating.
C633 From William Foster, Sr., to William Foster, Jr., March 16, 1835

Sold coal lot, boys are at school.
C634 From Henrietta Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 21, 1835

Social news; family news.
C636 From Henrietta Foster and Mary Wick to William Foster, Jr., June 9, 1836

Social and family news.
C636A From Henrietta Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 16, 1835

Social and family news.
C637 From William Foster, Sr., to William Foster, Jr., October 30, 1835

Enclosing letter from Scott, explaining his viewpoint, and his take on the money scandal.
C638 From William B. Foster to Eliza Foster, March 2, 1836

Failed to get money from the government; his travel plans, family news.
C639 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 10, 1833

Enclosing note for $250; needs him to send a note for $200; money matters; Ann Eliza's wedding; family news.
C641 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 8, 1837

Business news; family news.
C642 From William B. Foster, Jr., to Eliza Foster, May 14, 1837

His travels and activities; future plans.
C643 From Henry Foster to Eliza Foster, May 31, 1837

Arrived in Columbus; descriptions of his activities, social news.
C644 From Ann Eliza Buchanan to Eliza Foster, June 5, 1837

News of her family; misses and loves her parents and prays for them.
C645 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 6, 1837

Status of the publication of William, Jr.'s, dissolution with Hall; family news; financial news.
C646 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 8, 1837

Money is being held for him until his instructions are received; Hard ware store has gone under.
C647 From Eliza Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 16, 1837

Family news; Stephen has recovered from the whooping cough and going to school with Morrison to Mr. Todd; church news; social news; Pa has made a garden.
C648 From William Foster, Jr. to William Foster, Sr., July 2, 1837

Includes a copy of an agreement between William B. Foster, Jr., and Samuel McKelvy. Response to dissolution with Hall being published; business plans; copy of agreement between William, Jr. & McKelvy.
C649 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 16, 1837

Little Stephen went with Eliza to Uncle Struthers; he needn't worry about the Hall matter; political and financial state of the country.
C650 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 5, 1837

Clayton's balloon trip; business matters; family news; Eliza thanks him for the $20 he sent her.
C651 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 14, 1837

Business matters; Henrietta's baby; family news; social news.
C652 From Henrietta Foster Wick to William Foster, Jr., September 4, 1837

Family news; Mary is ill and it would be good if he would come home; social news.
C653 From William B. Foster, Jr., to William B. Foster, September 29, 1837

From outside of Bardstown; business matters; travel plans; was ill but is now well; needs him to make a suit for him for an "extraordinary occasion" upon his return.
C654 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 11, 1837

Mr. Fisk's death and the claim against him; description of suit being made for William, Jr.; family and social news.
C655 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 29, 1837

Mary was ill but is better; news of his claim against Wilkins.
C656 From Lidie Wick to William Foster, Jr., January 9, 1838

News of Mary's death, description of her last moments & funeral.
C657 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 12, 1838

Cost of tombstone and description of it; family and social news.
C658 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 19, 1838

Court meets today; Buchanan family visit; wants to know if he can raise the money.
C659 From Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 21, 1838

Thanking him for $50 note; Pa was able to arrange for a place for William on the Canal Commission in Allegheny; portraits arrived; Pa's claim; description of local legal case.
C660 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 16, 1838

News of McNair and his decision; needs written permission from William, Jr., to enter decision into docket; family news.
C661 From William B. Foster and Henry Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 13, 1838

Family and social news; not sure if power of attorney is sufficient; Henry's new business arrangement.
C662 From William B. Foster and Henry Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., June 12, 1838

Family and social news; Henry is disappointed that he hasn't heard from him.
C663 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 20, 1838

News of Henry's business and his partner; George Baldwin; need money.
C664 From William B. Foster, Jr., to William B. Foster, July 9, 1838

News of his business activities; his travel plans.
C665 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 16, 1838

Repeating info from his last letter in case it wasn't received; trying not to borrow money from store; wants William to not pay the next bill that comes due; family news; election news; social news.
C666 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 1, 1838

Business news; Eliza is better.
C667 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 18, 1838

Asked William to draw on his note at a different bank to save face and make it appear it was a loan; closed up business with Skinner; election news; explanation of the Judge Wilkins' note.
C668 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 20, 1838

Election news; Thomas Wick is about to open a store; Ann Eliza's new baby; social news; he's going to apply for his old job; business news.
C669 From Henrietta and Thomas Wick to William Foster, Jr., October 21, 1838

Family news; glad to hear he may be visiting.
C670 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 24, 1838

Business news; Mr. Stevens' note; needs permission to pay Stevens' note; politics.
C671 From William B. Foster, Jr., to Eliza Foster, November 27, 1838

Business activities; social news; trying to make arrangements to come to Penna for winter; description of venison meal.
C672 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., December 5, 1835

Business news.
C673 From William Foster, Jr., to William B. Foster, December 28, 1838

Enclosing permission to transfer judgment; will not make it home in January as hoped; needs Pa's help submitting job application for the canal commission; politics; business news.
C674 From William B. Foster to the Canal Commission, February 11, 1839

Letter of application for William, Jr., for the Canal Commission.
C675 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 25, 1839

Informing him of appointment as principal engineer.
C676 From Henry Foster and William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 15, 1839

Dictating the letter for Pa; upset that they haven't heard from him; job is being held for him until they hear of his acceptance or refusal; copy of Thomas Struthers's letter; wants him to partner with John Homery in the lumber business.
C677 From William B. Foster, Jr., to William Foster, April 22, 1839

Business news.
C678 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 30, 1839

Business news, discussion of William's appointment.
C679 From John Struthers to William B. Foster, Jr., July 1, 1839

Needs to borrow $100 to get accommodations renovated for the Foster's; canal.
C680 From William Foster, Jr., to William B. Foster, March 30, 1839

His appointment; his schedule; business.
C681 From William Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., July 26, 1839

Henry told Pa of William's desire to rent a farm, drawings and description of the properties.
C682 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., July 26, 1839

Descriptions of more farms, description of current lodgings; Morrison & Stephen board at Mr. Reno's going to a free school; family news.
C683 From Henrietta and Thomas Wick to William Foster, Jr., September 29, 1839

Family and social news; postscript by Thomas Wick; Stephen enjoys himself finely.
C684 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., October 23, 1839

News clipping enclosed; business matters; land he intends to buy as Sheriff's sale in William's name; needs to borrow money; family news; mention of "disease" that has afflicted him.
C685 From William B. Foster to Morrison Foster, January 12, 1840

Family news; we have concluded to let Stephen go with William who will put him to school at the academy in Towanda…I think it's an excellent chance for the dear little fellow to get an education; concerned about Morrison's health; telling him to study.
C686 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, January 21, 1840

Wants to know if William gave him money; encouraging him to behave and study.
C687 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., January 27, 1840

Business news; surely Stephen must feel grateful to you for your brotherly kindness to him at Pittsburgh, and will I trust exert him by carefully pursuing your advice and instruction; family news.
C688 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, February 7, 1840

Family news; feel quite contented about Stephen; believe that William will take good care of him; he took him to see the Governor, the house of reps, and a fine concert in Harrisburg; encouraging him to work hard.
C689 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 24, 1840

Travel plans; congressional improvements bill; we think it's time to receive another letter from Stephen, I hope he is attentive to his studies…tell him his old Uncle Struthers looks to him to become a very great man, he says he is confident he possess.
C690 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 27, 1840

Scolded Stephen for not writing & then received a letter from him dated some time past; congressional news; family news.
C691 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 31, 1840

Explaining his reasons for coming to Pittsburgh: land matter & debt; business matters; stock certificate enclosed.
C692 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 7, 1840

Thanking him for letter & $20; As to Stephen I leave everything re his future to your judgment West Point or the navy I have no choice; you are not only his brother but his father; family & social news; My fears in relation to [pa] have ended.
C693 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., September 27, 1840

En route to Philadelphia to pursue claim; apprising William of where he and Eliza will be.
C694 From Eliza C. Foster to Morrison Foster, October 7, 1840

At Ann Eliza's house; urging him to take care of his health; family news.
C695 From William B. Foster, George Poe, and James Dunlop to William B. Foster, Jr., November 7, 1840

Statements for his claim against George Poe, Jr.
C696 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., November 16, 1840

Just received letter & wanted to acknowledge it; congressional news; family news; news of the McKelvy unpaid note.
C697 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., December 1, 1840

Enclosing articles abusing the Gov. ; text for resolution to protect Gov.'s name; encouraging him to invest in land; family news.
C698 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 13, 1841

George Poe suit; info regarding small steam engine; legislation on state improvements.
C699 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 17, 1841

Thanking him for $10; money Thomas Wick owes Wm. Jr., Thomas Wick's illness; pleased to hear of his impending marriage.
C700 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 22, 1841

Enclosed copy of his claim against Poe; Thomas Wick still ill but will most definitely repay money owed.
C701 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 24, 1841

Torn in half; William's impending marriage; family news.
C702 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., February 27, 1841

The money Thomas Wick owes him and William, Sr's, plan to get it.
C703 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., March 30, 1841

Forwarded his letter to Thomas Wick; William, Sr's, claim; state appropriate; his lack of employment; Bank Bill; financial state.
C704 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 22, 1841

His claim against Poe; his plans for Henry; travel plans; family news.
C705 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., April 28, 1841

Account of local fire; encouraging William to contact Mr. Stevens about getting insurance on his houses; newspaper account of St. Louis murder.
C706 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., May 15, 1841

His travel and work plans; Thomas Wick is on the mend; family news.
C707 From William B. Foster to William Foster, Jr., June 11, 1841

Returned from trip to Kentucky; news of Thomas and Henrietta Wick; will be going to Butler to settle land claims; travel plans; family news; drought.
C708 From Eliza C. Foster to William Foster, Jr., August 14, 1841

Need to make new living arrangements b/c of cost; wants to hear the current info on his engagement but has told no one; Stephen refuses to stay at Canonsburg & wants to come home; family news; wishing him well.
C721 From F.M. Hutchinson to ?, July 14, 1858
C729 From the Grand Lodge of PA to Alfred Morneweck, February 21, 1931
C736 From Thomas Burnside to William Foster, Jr., June 19, 1835

Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C737 From William B. Foster, Jr., to William H. Packer, Esq., June 17, 1839

William Foster, Jr.'s, job application to the Engineering Dept. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C738 From James Buchanan to James Clarke, esq., January 31, 1839

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C640 Declaration of the Office of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company to accept the resignation of William Foster, Jr., April 13, 1837

Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C635 Letter of reference for William Foster, Jr., from board of Green River Comms., June 19, 1935

Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C739 From H. Gold Rogers to William F. Packer, March 3, 1839

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C740 From Chester Butler to the PA Canal Commission, Dec. 29, 1841

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C741 From Senator and representatives of PA to David R. Porter, Governor, January 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C742 From John H. Dincork to PA Canal Commission,

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C743 From J.B. Guchiev to PA Canal Commission, Jan. 22, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C744 From Thomas Philips to the PA Canal Commission, January 24, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C745 From David Lynch to the PA Canal Commission, January 25, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C746 From William Packer to the PA Canal Commission, January 31, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C747 From William B. Foster, Jr., to the PA Canal Commission, February 3, 1842

Cover letter stating his desire to apply as Principal Engineer. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C748 From Salisbury to PA Canal Commission, February 5, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C749 From George Crawford to PA Canal Commission, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C750 From Henry Petteboue to the PA Canal Commission, October 6, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C751 From Henry Web to PA Canal Commission, October 10, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C752 From Senator J. Horton to PA Canal Commission, October 15, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C753 From C.S. Ward to PA Canal Commission, October 18, 1842

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C754 From William B. Foster, Jr., to PA Canal Commission, October 24, 1842

Cover letter stating his desire to apply as Principal Engineer. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C755 From George Crawford to Pa Canal Commission, January 16, 1843

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C756 From Jacob Hill to PA Canal Commission, February 1, 1843

Letter of recommendation for William B. Foster for engineer position with Canal Commission. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C757 From G.G. Palmer to William B. Foster, Jr., January 8, 1840

Barlow & Evans tract of land. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C758 From E.W. Stephen to William B. Foster, Jr., July 21, 1840

Proposed building, other financial matters. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C759 From E.W. Stephen to William B. Foster, Jr., January 30, 1841

Bills for work on William's houses, information on money that William owes him. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C760 From William Hull to William B. Foster, Jr., January 26, 1842

Letter stating William paid him and that his suit against William has been dismissed. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C761 From Stetly? to William B. Foster, Jr., February 10, 1846

Bill for boarding the family. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C762 From John White to Henry Parrish, Esq., January 25, 1847

Letter of introduction for William, Jr. & Others discussing constructing new canal. Business Correspondence of William Foster, Jr.
C763a. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, October 27, 1887
C763b. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, March 23, 1887
C763c. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, March 23, 1887
C763d. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, October 24, 1887
C763e. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, March 19, 1886
C763f. From J.W. Weidermeyer to Morrison Foster, March 22, 1887
C765 From Jessie Welsh Rose to Morrison Foster, 1900

Includes newspaper clipping about Foster monument.
C768a. Postcard to Morrison Foster from T.J. Keenan, September 6, 1900
C768b. Freight receipt, December 7, 1896
C768c. To Morrison Foster from Charles H. Niehaus, December 5, 1896
C768d. From Morrison Foster to T.J. Keenan, Jr., September 6, 1900
C768e. To Morrison Foster from T.J. Keenan, Jr., March 26, 1893
C768f. To Morrison Foster from Charles H. Niehaus, March 27, 1897
C775a. Agreement between Hudson Foster and William Foster, March 24, 1831
C775b. Agreement between Hudson Foster and William Foster and Edward C. Biddle, October 29, 1835
C775c. Power of Attorney for William Foster, November 29, 1832
C775d. Power of Attorney for Hudson Foster, October 29, 1835
C775e. Power of Attorney for John Land, June 16, 1836
C775f. Power of Attorney for John Land, September 3, 1832
C775g. Power of Attorney for Hudson Foster, October 29, 1835
C775h. Power of Attorney for Hudson Foster, March 29, 1831
C775i. Power of Attorney for William Foster, November 29, 1832
C776 To Henrietta Wick from Eliza C. Foster, February 14, 1841

Brother William's job hunt; visit to President and Governor with William and Henry? ; current home.
C846 From Jesse A. Baker to Morrison Foster, January 26, 1871

Regarding Baker's play "An Evening with Foster."
C847 From Hubert P. Main to Morrison Foster, January 10, 1870

Requesting Stephen's autograph for his collection.
C848 From William Pond & Co. to Morrison Foster, February 11, 1864

Have collected all of Stephen's songs as he requested and will forward them to him as soon as copies are available.
C849 From CE Leslie, Chicago Music Co., to Morrison Foster, October 27, 1887

Asking permission to use "My Old Kentucky Home" for the Freedman Choral Union.
C850 From WL Luisley of the Lyons Weekly Republican to Morrison Foster, February 26, 1864

Asking for a list of Stephen's compositions and for information on what publisher publishes Stephen's hymns.
C851 From L.M. Van Bukkelen to Morrison Foster, March 29, 1888

Incorrectly addressed to "Harrison" Foster; asking permission to publish "Old Dog Tray" as part of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity's society song book.
C852 From Oliver Ditson & Co. to Morrison Foster, May 5, 1888

They have no objection to Morrison publishing a collection of Foster's songs, lyrics only, as long as Marion & Jane don't, but he cannot publish the music.
C853 From J. Howard Wert to Morrison Foster, August 8, 1888

Asking permission to use "My Old Kentucky Home" and potentially other songs for publication in a leaflet.
C854 From John D. Champlain, Jr., Charles Scribner & Sons, to Morrison Foster, January 11, 1888

Asking for biographical info on Foster, including list of works & picture if possible.
C855a. From Edward Brinley to Publishers of the Pittsburg Chronicle, January 30, 1864

Requesting a copy of an article on Stephen Foster and any photos they may have.
C855b. From A. Kleber to Morrison Foster, February 9, 1864

Cover letter for other letters included in 855.
C855c. From Edward Brinley to H. Kleber & Co., February 1, 1864

Asking for a complete list of Foster's songs & proposing that they put out a collection of the songs, lots of praise of Foster as a composer.
C855d. From Edward Brinley to Morrison Foster, February 15, 1864

Suggesting the complete works collection.
C856a. From W.F. Williams to Charles McKnight, January 26, 1864

Enclosing a copy of the NY Evening Post's Tribute to Foster. Reminiscing about how popular Foster was internationally. Requesting a memento of Foster. Includes postscript that Harpers wants him to write an article on Foster.
C856b. From Charles McKnight to Morrison Foster, January 30, 1864

Forwarding W.F. Williams' letter to him.
C857a. From George P. Miller to Morrison Foster, June 22, 1897

Sending news clipping he thought Morrison might be interested in.
C857b. From George Miller to Morrison Foster, July 21, 1897

Providing him with correspondent's name.
C858 From Jason C. Stevenson to Morrison Foster, November 21, 1898

Remarking on Morrison's biography project; giving information on the Stevenson family.
C859a. From Ticknor & Co. to Morrison Foster, May 3, 1887

Wants to create illustrated editions of "Old Folks at Home" and "My Old Kentucky Home" (Copeland editions). Morrison's response on back indicates they may proceed provided he makes arrangements with Pond and Ditson and that compensation go to his brother's heirs.
C859b. From Ticknor & Co. to Morrison Foster, May 14, 1887

Thanks him for his letter, will proceed as he advised.
C859c. From Ticknor & Co., to Morrison Foster, June 10, 1887

Letting him know they have made arrangements with Pond & Ditson and describing the volume. Asking for images to use.
C859d. From Ticknor & Co. to Morrison Foster, October 7, 1887

They've decided to omit the biography from the book. Giving him publishing information.
C859e. From Oliver Ditson & Co. to Morrison Foster, November 23, 1887

Enclosing a copy of the illustrated edition of "Old Folks."
C859f. From Oliver Ditson to Morrison Foster, December 5, 1887

Asking if he received the illustrated "old folks" and enclosing other complimentary copies of sheet music.
C859g. From Ticknor & Co. to Morrison Foster, October 29, 1887

Have mailed copies of melodies to Mrs. Buchanan per Morrison's request. Quoting cost of duplicating portrait.
C860 From Charles Neure of the Athens Academy to Morrison Foster, June 2, 1897

Asking for a copy of "Tioga Waltz" to put in cornerstone of new Library.
C861a. From John H. McCrury to Morrison Foster, August 10, 1892

Requesting information on Foster to include in Pittsburgh & Western PA Historical biographical sketches.
C861b. From J.W. McCrury to Morrison Foster, August 17, 1892

Asking to receive materials by Dec. 1. Morrison's response on page indicates he mailed the requested items.
C862a. From G.A. Townsend to Morrison Foster, July 16, 1893

Thanking him for his letter and discussing Stephen's biography.
C862b. From G.A. Townsend to Morrison Foster, January 2, 1894

Suggesting possible publishers.
C862c. Card from G.A. Townsend to Morrison Foster, undated

Sorry he wasn't able to meet with him when he was in town.
C862d. Article/advertisement "Gapland Mountain Cottages," undated
C863a. From William V. Alexander to Morrison Foster, May 1, 1900

Asking for a photo of Foster's grave for use in the Ladies Home Journal.
C863b. From William Alexander to Morrison Foster, May 4, 1900

Thanking him for referring him to Percy Smith.
C863c. From William Alexander to Morrison Foster, May 14, 1900

Percy Smith has no photo of the grave but believe Morrison does. Morrison responds on bottom of the letter that he sent Alexander a copy of Biography, Songs &c including the photo.
C864a. From Edward S. Ellis to Morrison Foster, June 23, 1900

Pond has promised him a Foster manuscript to present to Judge Reed. Wants to know if Morrison has two copies of bio sketch he could give him. Morrison's response on bottom of letter indicates that he should send $4 to Percy Smith to obtain copies.
C864b. From Edward Ellis to Morrison Foster, July 7, 1900

Would like to write a tribute to Foster. Asking Morrison to clarify a few facts.
C865 From W.H. Griffiths to Morrison Foster, March 31, 1892

Asking for a souvenir of Foster.
C866 From John Scott to Morrison Foster, July 31, 1896

Received biography; Foster genealogy--John is a descendant of Violet Foster & Josiah Scott and has prepared the book Hugh Scott and his descendants.
C867 From J.B. Wambaugh to Morrison Foster, April 21, 1897

Requesting some of Foster's plantation melodies.
C868a. From C.W. Des Islets to Morrison Foster, April 1, 1892

Asking for a chance to call him to get information on Stephen for a Foster program Jefferson Academy will be doing.
C868b. From C.W. Des Islets to Morrison Foster, May 2, 1892

Thanking him for loaning her papers which she returned with this letter, allowing her to call on him, etc.
C869a From Monroe Crannell to Postmaster at Pittsburgh, February 28, 1889
C869b From Monroe Crannell to Morrison Foster, March 16, 1889
C869c From Monroe Crannell to Morrison Foster, March 11, 1889
C869d From Stephen C. Foster to E.P. Christy, May 25, 1852

Included as enclosure for C869c correspondence from Monroe Crannell to Morrison Foster. Although Elliker states that the original of the 1852 letter is in the Foster collection, it apppears only this copy, made in Mr. Crannell's hand, is held by the Center for American Music. The whereabouts of the original document are not currently known.

Pittsburgh, May 25, 1852

E.P. Christy, Esq.

Dear Sir

As I once intimated to you, I had the intention of omitting my name on my Ethiopian songs, owing to the prejudice against them by some, which might injure my reputation as a writer of another style of music, but I find that by my efforts I have done a great deal to build up a taste for the Ethiopian songs among refined people by making the words suitable to their taste, instead of the trashy and really offensive words which belong to some of that order. Therefore I have concluded to reinstate my name on my songs and to pursue the Ethiopian business without fear or shame and lend all my energies to making the business live, at the same time that I will wish to establish my name as the best Ethiopian song-writer. But I am not encouraged in undertaking this so long as "The Old Folks At Home" stares me in the face with another's name on it. As it was at my own solicitation that you allowed your name to be placed on the song, I hope that the above reasons will be sufficient explanation for my desire to place my own name on it as author and composer, while at the same time I wish to leave the name of your band on the title page. This is a little matter of pride in myself which it will certainly be to your interest to encourage. On the receipt of your free consent to this proposition, I will, if you wish, willingly refund you the money which you paid me on that song, though it may have been sent me for other considerations than the one in question, and I promise in addition to write you an opening chorus in my best style, free of charge, and in any other way in my power to advance your interest hereafter. I find I cannot write at all unless I write for public approbation and get credit for what I write. As we may probably have a good deal of business with each other in our lives, it is best to proceed on a sure basis of confidence and good understanding, therefore I hope you will appreciate an author's feelings in the case and deal with me with your usual fairness. Please answer immediately.

Very respectfully yours, Stephen C. Foster

On the back of the letter it says

S.C. Foster - A mean & contemptible - vascillating skunk & plagiarist - Pittsburg Pa May 1852 "Old Folks"

then Crannell has added "copy of Christy's endorsement"
C869d From Morrison Foster to Monroe Crannell, march 13, 1889

copy of letter in Morrison's hand, written on the last page of C869c.
C872 From Jos (?) C. Brummer to Jos. Eishbaum & Co., April 22, 1890

Requesting info on biography of Stephen Foster listed in Brainards Musical World.
C873 From D.H. James to Jane Foster, October 14, 1885

Second Presbyterian church would like to give a Foster program and needs her help with a list of the songs.
C874 From Marcus M. Henry to Morrison Foster, February 6, 1883

Requesting information on Foster for inclusion in a compilation of info on American popular composers.
C875a. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, July 17, 1929

Seeking images to be included in Musical Courier "Pictorial Bibliography" article.
C875b. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, July 31, 1929

Clarifying that a photographer could be sent to her home so that the items needn't leave her possession.
C875c. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 8, 1929

Sorry that their letters crossed in the mail. Would appreciate her reading the article before it goes to print.
C875d. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 16, 1929

Confirming time of photographer, asking after additional photos.
C875e. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, undated

Thanking her for suggestions of additional photos and for sending a photo of Morrison to him.
C875f. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 21, 1929

Arrangements with photographer, list of what he would like shot, and a wish list of other items he is seeking.
C875g. List of images sent by Mrs. Morneweck, August 24, 1929
C875h. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 28, 1929

Thanking her for pictures she sent. Thanking her for cooperating with the photographer.
C875i. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, September 7, 1929

Thanking her for info on White Cottage and informing her of images they received from Federal Hill and the Cincinnati Public Library.
C875j. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, December 28, 1929

Sending her the article to fact check.
C875k. From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Grover Sims, January 1, 1930

The only thing she asks that he change in the Musical Courier article is the description of Stephen's grave being unkempt.
C875l. From Grover Sims to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, January 23, 1930

The change she suggested was made. The article should appear in January, at which point he'll forward a copy.
C875m. Pamphlet of Offerings from the Sims Visual Music Co. undated
C876a. From E.H. Strickland to Oliver Ditson, February 13, 1882

Would like a sample of Foster's handwriting to put in a bound volume of his music that he's assembled for his private use. Note at bottom of letter (presumably to Morrison) asking if he can oblige this man's request.
C876b. From E.F. Strickland to Morrison Foster, March 14, 1882

Thanking him for his response to his request, though regrets that he wasn't able to send him his brother's handwriting. Enclosed a poem he wrote.
C877a. From E.H. Johnston to Henry Kleber, December 10, 1877

Asking him for a photo of Stephen Foster for his album of "American Notabilities."
C877b. From E.H. Johnson to Morrison Foster, March 13, 1878

Thanking for Foster photo. sending him .50 for the cost. Morrison notes in his hand that the photo was intended to be a gift.
C877c. From E.H. Johnson to Morrison Foster, January 9, 1878

Asking where he can obtain a photo of Foster.
C878 From George Cooper to Morrison Foster, February 5, 1864

Enclosing copy of The Round Table containing article on Foster; updating him on the whereabouts of the daguerreotype; is forwarding Morrison his bound collection of Foster's music.
C879 From Henrietta Foster Thornton to William Foster Thornton, June 7, 1865

Includes transcript of letter. Bought from William Foster Thornton on 12/31/1941.
C880 From Henrietta Foster Wick Thornton to William Foster Thornton, March 21, 1864

Includes transcript of letter. Purchased from William Foster Thornton 12/31/1941.
C882 From Robert Garland of Pittsburgh City Council to W.B. Foster, June 21, 1916

Cover letter accompanying resolution to loan painting of Foster, his parents, and Dunning to the Stephen Foster Memorial home.
C884a. From G.E. Johnson to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, May 23, 1919

Writing on behalf of Mr. Waterson. Claims that Foster meant no reflection on Foster in his article.
C884b. From G.E. Johnson to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, May 26, 1919

Reiterates that Mr. Watterson meant no harm in his article, but if she wishes to push the point, he has records of Foster's death from alcoholism at Bellevue, as well as testimony from lots of people.
C884c. From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Henry Watterson, May 20, 1919

Correcting misstatements in his article about Foster.
C884d. From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to G.E. Johnson, May 29, 1919

Reiterating that Mr. Watterson was incorrect when he quoted Will S. Hays claim that Foster was a musical thief.
C884e. Editorial by Henry Watterson responding to outrage over his Foster article, 1919

Found in a cancelled envelope addressed to Evelyn Foster Morneweck from Watterson. Quotes extensively from a passionate defense of Foster by Young E. Allison.
C884f. "Tribute to Foster, Great Composer of Pittsburg, Wins Watterson Over," undated

Quote extensively from the same Young E. Allison Letter as e.
C885a. From S.G. Pratt to Morrison Foster, October 8, 1887

Asking permission to use "My Old Kentucky Home" in an essay. Morrison's answer is on the bottom of the letter (dated Oct. 17, 1887) grants permission provided he contact William A. Pond to make arrangements and Marion and Jane receive payment.
C885b. From Frank J. Loesch to Morrison Foster, October 14, 1889

Was found originally with a. In the letter Loesch tells Morrison that the gentleman he refers to is not worth anything financially and if Morrison is hoping to get money from him, he shouldn't depend on it being much.
C886a. From Edmund Stedman to Morrison Foster, August 17, 1888

Wants to include four Foster songs in his A Library of American Literature. Enclosed circular describing the project. Note in Morrison's hand that he granted permission.
C886b. From Edmund Stedman to Morrison Foster, August 23, 1888
C887a. From Israel Betz to Morrison Foster, August 13, 1887

Trying to find a collection of Foster's songs.
C887b. From Israel Betz to Morrison Foster, August 16, 1887
C888a. From E.C. Dobson to Morrison Foster, June 27, 1887

Wants to sell a book reprinting "Old Folks at Home" and "Old Black Joe." Wants to know what it would cost to get permission to do so.
C888b. From Oliver Ditson & Co. to Morrison Foster, July 11, 1887

Asking Morrison to refer Dobson to them for rights negotiations. Note in Morrison's hand that he has done so.
C889a. From Caroline Griffith to Morrison Foster, Dec. 31, 1882

Requesting information on Stephen for a Dr. Ritter at Vassar.
C889b. From S. Griffith to Morrison Foster, January 2, 1883

Cover letter for Caroline Griffith's letter.
C890a. From Robert McCaslin to Morrison Foster, December 4, 1883

Been trying to reach him for a while. Enclosed a letter that bounced previously.
C890b. From Robert McCaslin to Morrison Foster, August 8, 1883

Trying to find out when Foster wrote "Hard Times" and what the inspiration was for it. Has included the lyrics and would like to know if they are accurate.
C891a. From F.O. Jones to Morrison Foster, July 21, 1886

Sending him a copy of his handbook which includes a biography of Stephen. Includes a few circulars advertising the biography and one page (though not with Foster's bio).
C891b. From F.O. Jones to Morrison Foster, March 8, 1883

Requesting info on Foster's "Swanee River." Letter is written on circular advertising A Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
C892a. From Frederick M. Steele to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, September 23, 1926
C892b. From Frederick M. Steele to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, October 19, 1926
C892c. Poem, "A Thought for Every Day" by Frederick M. Steele,
C893a. To Evelyn Foster Morneweck from Louis Edgar Johns, August 30, 1926

Requesting reproduction of two images for a music publication for the schools being put out by University of Nebraska.
C893b. To Evelyn Foster Morneweck from Louis Edgar Johns, October 2, 1926

Thanking her for the photos. Questioning her assertions in her book about the location of the Foster home. EFM notes on the letter that his interpretation has been proven correct.
C894 From Rebecca S. Foster to Hon. Charles F. McKenna, 1908

Envelope labeled Rebecca S. Foster, copyrights of SCF (empty); copyright of Stephen's music & publication.
C895 From John Pryor Cowan to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, January 7, 1914

Clipping about Foster program; responding to his statement about a nationwide commemoration of Foster.
C896 From L.F. Jackson to Morrison Foster, January 17, 1884

Asking for info on Foster to include in biography of popular music composers.
C897 From W.R. Murphy to Morrison Foster, April 1883

Giving him information on where he believes Stephen's piano to be.
C898a. To Morrison Foster from William A. Pond, November 2, 1875

He's seen Peters and he's confirmed that nothing objectionable will appear in Will Hays proposed new song.
C898b. To Morrison Foster from Will S. Hays, October, 25, 1875

Reassuring Morrison that he will not write anything concerning Stephen that would be derogatory.
C899a. To Morrison Foster from Mason Brothers, February 2, 1867

Sending him a proof of an article on Stephen for his corrections. Morrison's response is included on back, in which he suggests it's inappropriate to mention Stephen's one failing and theorizes who may have written the article.
C899b. To Morrison Foster from Mason Brothers Publishers, February 7, 1867

Clarifies that that the article's author is George Birdseye. Agrees the article would be more tasteful with the disparaging things removed.
C903 From J.D. Fraser of the Music Committee of the Trade's Mens industrial Institute October 8, 1875

Asking to borrow portrait of Stephen Foster.
C904 From Jason F. Livingston to Morrison Foster, May 9, 1876

Letting him know that he was electing a member of the Stephen Foster Serenaders.
C905 From Frank Cowan to Morrison Foster, December 27, 1878

Sending him a copy of his article, requesting an engraving of Stephen.
C906 From A.B. Force to Morrison Foster, August 22, 1883

Requesting permission for B.W. Lacy, Esq, to write a biography of Stephen.
C907 From S. Reed Johnson of Jos. Eichbaum & Co. to Morrison Foster, July 11, 1883

Asking Morrison to review the sketch he has written.
C908 From George Hoyt of The Cleveland Voice to Morrison Foster, March 22, 1886

Asking him to write a sketch of Stephen.
C909 From Isaac Craig to Morrison Foster, July 10, 1884

Clipping of passage from Life and Letters of James and Lucretia Mott about Stephen, with cover letter.
C910 From J.R. Bailey to Morrison Foster, July 25, 1884

Asking for souvenir of Stephen Foster.
C911 From Edwin R. Parkhurst of the Toronto Mail to Morrison Foster, November 16, 1885

Asking for information for a sketch of Stephen Foster to be published in the Toronto Mail.
C912a. Telegram to Morrison Foster from H.C. Rutter, January 7, 1895

Alerting him that Henrietta Thornton has died.
C912b. Telegram to Morrison Foster from E.M. Thornton, May 20, 1895

Mayor is dead (?)
C912c. Telegram to Morrison Foster from C.K. Thornton, January 7, 1895

Advising him that Major is too sick to be informed of Henrietta's death. On rear of telegram, Morrison advises H.C. Rutter to inter Henrietta temporarily.
C912d. Telegram to Morrison Foster from H.C. Rutter, January 9, 1895

Advising him that it will cost $20 to inter Henrietta until burial.
C912e. Telegram to Morrison Foster from H.C. Rutter, January 8, 1895

They will inter body provided guardian pays expenses. Morrison responds on back asking for what the cheapest internment would cost, says Henrietta has no guardian, and that he doesn't feel an autopsy is necessary.
C914 From Cochran Fleming to Morrison Foster, November 30, 1881

Trying to get four complete copies of Foster's music bound.
C918 From S. Reed Johnston to Morrison Foster, February 12, 1886

Asking Morrison to correct sketch for errors.
C919 From Morrison Foster to S. Reed Johnston, February 14, 1886

Correcting article published in Chicago News with a long description of who his brother was.
C924 From James Buchanan to Reverend Edward Y. Buchanan, Nov. 15, 1854 (two copies)

Original is the property of Maskell Ewing, Jr., of Phila.
C925 From James Buchanan to Rev. Edward Y. Buchanan, October 26, 1854

Original is the property of Maskell Ewing, Jr., of Phila.
C926 From James Buchanan to Rev. Edward Y. Buchanan, December 15, 1854 (two copies)

Original is the property of Maskell Ewing, Jr., of Phila.
C929 From George Cooper to Harold Vincent Milligan July 2, 1917
C930 From John Tasker Howard to Josiah Lilly, October 16, 1933
C931 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck from ?, May 31, 1933
C932 From Mrs. William Shakespeare Hays to Josiah Lilly, August 14, 1931
C933 From Mrs. William Shakespeare Hays to Josiah Lilly, August 20, 1931
C934 From Henry Foster to Susan Beach, January 23, 1864
C935 From Henry Foster to Ann Eliza Buchanan, February 4, 1864
C936 From Maria Leech Lynch to John C. Slack, March 13, 1915 (typed copy)

Explaining what she knows of the birth place of Stephen Foster.
C937 From Josiah Lilly to Walter Whittlesey, April 30, 1935 (typed copy)

sending him a list of songs credited to Foster that are most likely by another Foster.
C938 From Sir Edmund Arnold to Morrison Foster, May 23, 1894
C940 From C.W. Bowman, Jr. to Harold Vincent Milligan, October 14, 1916
C943 From Joseph Carl Brail to Harold Vincent Milligan, March 26, 1917
C944 From Annie Buchanan to Harold Vincent Milligan, October 12, 1916
C945 From Annie Buchanan to Harold Vincent Milligan, June 20, 1916
C946 From George W. Birdseye to "Julia," May 28, 1903
C948 From Lytle Buchanan to Harold Vincent Milligan, July 24, 1917
C949 From Lorena Callahan to John Tasker Howard, October 28, 1933
C950 From Henry Butterfield to Colonel Samuel Harden Church, March 28, 1934 (Item is a typed copy)

Regarding his request to have the Foster piano at the Carnegie Institute returned to him.
C951 From Henry Butterfield to J.K. Lilly, March 28, 1934

Regarding Foster piano.
C952 From Henry Butterfield to the Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, March 13, 1934

Request to have Foster piano returned to him so that it can be house in the Stephen Foster Memorial.
C955 From Henrietta Crosman to Mrs. Richardson, no date
C956 From Henrietta Crosman to Josiah Lilly, February 29
C957 From Henrietta Crosman to Josiah Lilly, March 6
C958 From E.B. Cassatt to Colonel Ben LaBree, June 21, 1921
C959 From Samuel Harden Church to Henry Butterfield, March 21, 1934 (item is a photostat)
C962 From Harry Houdini to Harold Vincent Milligan, March 24, 1917
C964 From Mrs. Parkhurst Duer to Harold Vincent Milligan, October 1, 1916
C965 From George Cooper to Robert Coster, March 6, 1916
C966 From George Cooper to Harold Vincent Milligan, June 21, 1917
C967 From Agnes Buchanan Crosby to Harold Vincent Milligan, January 20, 1916
C968 From George Cooper to Robert Coster, March 11, 1916
C970 From Agnes Buchanan Crosby to Harold Vincent Milligan, April 18, 1916
C983 From Mary Thornton Dodge to Josiah Lilly, August 8
C990 From Flower [?] to Josiah Lilly, January 11, 1933

Regarding Foster's melodeon
C992 From Morrison Foster to J.O.Pamlee, Dec. 17, 1896

Item is a photocopy. The original is held by William G. Smith, a descendent of John and Mary Struthers, of Warren PA.
D002 From Gilbert L. Everhart to Morrison Foster, August 29, 1900
D004 From Robert Garland to Harold Vincent Milligan, August 8, 1916

Re Foster Memorial Home.
D008 From the Estate of Hamilton S. Gordon to Harold Vincent Milligan, July 20, 1916
D014 From John Hagarty to Morrison Foster, July 15, 1856

Includes a verse of "The Great Baby Show" (The Abolition Show) written in Morrison's hand on back of letter.
D018 From Mrs. J. H. Harker to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., June 25, 1935

Provides Foster family genealogy info.
D025 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, June 20, 1933
D026 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, June 24, 1933 (Item is a typed copy)
D028 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 4, 1933 (Item is a typed copy.)
D030 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, August 12, 1933
D034 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, October 16, 1933
D036 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, October 23, 1933
D037 From John Tasker Howard to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, November 2, 1933
D081 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges,Jr., September 25, 1935
D090 From H.H. Barclay to Foster Hall, March 27, 1936
D092 From Maria Leech Lynch to John C. Slack, March 13, 1915
D093 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Ward Bonsall, April 12, 1935
D094 From H.H. Barclay to Lorena Callahan, January 20, 1936
D095 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah Lilly, no date
D097 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah Lilly, December 26, 1934
D098 From Charles Kuglar to Thomas Gross, February 7, 1846
D099 From ? to Thomas Gross, March 13, 1846
D102 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to John Tasker Howard, June 29, 1933 (item is a typed copy)
D104 From Agnes McDowell to Mrs. John D. Scully, Tuesday Morning
D112 From Karl Merg to Morrison Foster, March 13, 1878
D119 From Gen. H. Welshous to Morrison Foster, November 23, 1891
D126 From Marion Foster Welsh to H.O. Knerr Esquire, September 23, 1906 (Typed transcript included)

Includes typed transcript of letter. Donated by Henry O. Kneff March, 1934.
D127 From Marion Foster Welsh to H.O. Knerr Esq., July 16, 1906

Donated by Henry O. Knerr March, 1934.
D128 From Marion Foster Welsh to H.O. Knerr, May 27, 1906

Donated by Henry O. Knerr March, 1934.
D133 From Walter Welsh to Morrison Foster, April 7, 1890
D135 From Mary Synon to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, May 14, 1919
D136 From Captain W.H. Rowan to "Mother," July 22, 1861 (Photostat and typed transcript)
D145 From Maude Rowan Starr to Josiah K. Lilly, June 4, 1931
D146 From Maude Rowan Starr to Josiah K. Lilly, June 30, 1931
D147 From Maude Rowan Starr to Her Majesty, Queen of Romania, 1926 (item is a typed copy)
D150 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, December 6, 1933
D155 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, August 29, 1933
D156 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, November 29, 1933
d157 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck, July 26, 1934

regarding Foster homestead.
D158 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, July 30, 1934
D159a From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to John Tasker Howard, August 10, 1933
D159b From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to John Tasker Howard, August 17, 1933
D160 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, June 16, 1916
D161 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, August 1, 1934
D161a From Josiah Lilly to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, July 30, 1934
D162 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, July 28, 1916
D163 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, August 15, 1916
D164 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, August 23, 1916
D166 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, September 17, 1916
D167 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Harold Vincent Milligan, October 23, 1916
D168 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, April 1932
D169 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, September 12, 1932
D170 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., May 4, 1933
D171 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Josiah K. Lilly, February 19, 1932
D172 From Karl Merz to Morrison Foster, July 20, 1869 (Typed transcript attached)
D173 From S. Brainard & Sons to Morrison Foster, July 21, 1869 (Typed transcript attached)
D174 From Karl Merz to Morrison Foster, December 30, 1877 (Typed transcript attached)
D175 From Karl Merz to Morrison Foster, January 10, 1878 (typed transcript attached)
D181 From Jessie W. Rose to Harold Vincent Milligan, September 9, 1916
D182 From Jessie W. Rose to Mr. Lilly, November 16, 1932 (Typed transcript attached)
D186 From Evelyn Foster Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., July 22, 1935
D188 From Mr. H. Miller to Morrison Foster, 1860
D189 From Marion Foster to Eva L. Fee, July 22, 1926
D190 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster June 17, 1843
D191 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster, July 24, 1843
D192 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster, November 15, 1859
D193 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster, September 28, 1883
D194 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster, September 20, 1883
D195 From Dan Rice to Morrison Foster, January 21, 1884
D331 From Henrietta Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., April 30, 1826
D332 Letter from Eliza C.T. Foster to Henrietta Foster, September 21, 1836

Section: Writings, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This section includes miscellaneous writings by Stephen Foster's family including diaries and poetry.
A227 Jane Foster's Diary, 1871
C386 Sketches & Incidents of Pittsburgh by Mrs. Eliza C. Foster, transcribed by Morrison Foster, 1807-1865
C387 Sketches and Incidents of Pittsburgh being facts related in the style of fiction by Mrs. Eliza C. Foster, transcribed from the original manuscript by Morrison Foster, 1807-1865
C388 Poetry by Eliza Clayland Tomlinson Foster, undated
C585 Poem by Ann Eliza Buchanan on the death of Stephen C. Foster, 1864

Section: Scrapbooks, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains scrapbooks assembled by Stephen Foster's family members.
M2117 .W37 W37 1863 Henrietta Foster Thornton's scrapbook, 1863-1878
A287 Morrison Foster Scrapbook, 1855-1898
C390 William B. Foster, Sr., Scrapbook, 1822-1855
C453 Description of Charlotte Foster's death & retrieval of her body by Charlotte Foster, February 11, 1865

Transcription of letter from Ann Eliza describing a letter from George Buchanan to his sister Harriet describing the impact of Charlotte's death and who she was w/ a note by Morrison regarding exhuming her.

Subseries 9. Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Programs and Pamphlets, 1800-1937

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes newspaper articles, collected by Morrison Foster, about the efforts to memorizalize Stephen Foster, Pennsylvania history and other Foster family members.
C728 "The North American: Central Pennsylvania Railroad," January 21, 1847
C711a. "Appointment of W.B. Foster," September 25, 1849

Stored in the envelope "Newspaper clippings about William B. Foster, Jr."
C711b. "Engineer Appointed," Bradford Reporter, September 19, 1849

Stored in the envelope "Newspaper clippings about William B. Foster, Jr."
C711c. "Letter to the editor from James Cameron," October 7, 1846

Stored in the envelope "Newspaper clippings about William B. Foster, Jr."
C711d. "Duty of the Canal Commissioners," Feburary 15, 1847

Stored in the envelope "Newspaper clippings about William B. Foster, Jr."
C711e. "Canal Commissioner," undated

Stored in the envelope "Newspaper clippings about William B. Foster, Jr."
C764a. "Foster Memorial: How the Well-known song, Nelly was a Lady, Was Presented to the Public," June 23, 1895
C764b. "Foster Memorial: The Composer Did Much Toward Freeing the Negro," June, 1895
C766 "10,000 Pay Homage to Foster in Schenley Park Celebration: Winter's Eulogizes Composer," Pittsburgh Gazette Times, July 6, 1926
C767 "The Foster Memorial: Monument to Pittsburg Composer --- It May be Placed in Highland Park," The Pittsburg Leader, May 21, 1899
C764c. "The Foster Memorial: concerts to be given in aid of the Monument fund," August 19, 1895
C764d. "The Foster Memorial: Pertinent remarks by a prominent citizen," August 18, 1895
C764e. "Foster Memorial: arrangements for the annual benefit of the homeopathic hospital," August 22, 1895
C764f. "Foster Memorial: Pittsburg Composer's melodies will be sun at a grand concert at Irwin," August 14, 1895
C764g. "Foster Memorial: A Cleveland Merchant's Pertinent Remarks," August 8, 1895
C764h. "Foster Memorial: the similarity of sentiment is against pointed out," July 27, 1895
C764i. "Foster Memorial: A Pittsburgher's Account of his visit to Mexico," July 6, 1895
C764j. "Foster Memorial: the Great Song Writer Popular from the Start," July 28, 1895
C764k. "Foster Memorial: Another liberal contribution to the fund," July 20, 1895
C764l. "Foster Memorial: the movement is receiving most hearty support," July 1895
C764m. "Foster Memorial: Independence Day is Over. Now, Let the public aid the monument fund," undated
C764n. "The Foster Memorial: contributions to the fund received this morning," August 12, 1895
C764o. "Foster Memorial: Contributions still coming in for the fund," July 21, 1895
C764p. "Stephen C. Foster as Man and Musician," The Pittsburg Press, September 12, 1900
C764q. "Tribute to Foster: Noted sculptors submit designs for the monument," May 10, 1899
C764r. "Foster Memorial: Sir Edwin Arnold gives his impressions of the Beautiful Swanee River," July 14, 1895
C764s. "Foster Memorial: motive that prompted the press to advocate and support the movement," June 24, 1895
C764t. "Foster Memorial: Pupils of the Allen School have set the pace," undated
C764u. "Foster Memorial: there is no doubt about the popularity of the Pittsburg writer's songs," June 22, 1895
C764v. "Foster Memorial: the fund is slowly but surely growing," July 18, 1895
C764w. "The Foster Memorial: reminiscences of a lively political campaign," July 11, 1895
C764x. "Power of a Foster Melody," August 16, 1903
C764y. "Foster Memorial: A concert will be given at Irwin next month," The Pittsburg Press, July 12, 1895
C764z. "Foster Memorial: Independence Day is the anniversary of the birth of the composer," July 3, 1895
C764aa. "Foster's Melodies: will be sung by grand chorus to-morrow night," Pittsburg Press, June 6, 1895
C764bb. "Monument to Foster: his quaint negro melodies," Chicago Times, June 30, 1895
C764cc. "Foster Memorial: Pittsburg Composer's melodies all the rage," July 7, 1895
C764dd. "Foster Memorial: an old resident's recollections of the composer," June 1895
C764ee. "Foster Memorial: an interesting incident in the composer's life," July 16, 1895
C764ff. "Foster Memorial: what a New York Musician thinks of the project," June, 1895
C764gg. "Foster Memorial: Don't wait for others to subscribe to the fund," June, 1895
C764hh. "Foster Memorial: an incident at Lancaster that resulted in a contribution to the fund," July 1895
C764ii. "The Foster Memorial: an interested letter from a Youngstown merchant," August 17, 1895
C764jj. "A new Foster song: Mrs. J.J. Vandergrift has the original manuscript," December 11, 1895
C764kk. "The Foster Memorial: A Pittsburgher heard of it while in Europe," August 11, 1895
C764ll. "Foster Memorial: Need for complete collection of the composer's songs," July 13, 1895
C764mm. "Foster Memorial: the interest in the movement is unabated," July 16, 1895
C764nn. "Suwanee River and other American Ballads," undated
C764oo. "Foster Memorial: Incidents in the Composer's life recalled by prominent merchant," July 1895
C764pp. "The Foster Fund: Pittsburg Ladies Deeply Interested in the Movement," July 10, 1895
C764qq. "Foster Memorial: A general donation from Heeren Bros. & Co.," September 6, 1895
C764rr. Partial article about Marion Foster Welsh, undated
C764ss. "New Song by Foster: finding of a long-lost melody by Pittsburg's Composer," The Pittsburg Dispatch, December 11, 1895
C764tt Foster Memorial: A Volume of His songs will soon be issued June 28, 1895
C764uu Partial article about "Where Is Thy Spirit Mary?" Undated
C764vv Partial article about "Hard Times Come Again No More," no date
C764ww "Stephen C. Foster -- In Memoriam," no date
C769a. Pamphlet, "Foster Melodies to be Sung at the Dedication of the Stephen C. Foster Monument," compliments of the Pittsburg Press, 1900 (2 copies.)
C769b. "Unveiling of Foster Monument Memorial at Highland Park this Afternoon," The Pittsburg Press, September 12, 1900
C769c. "Unveiling of the Foster Memorial Photographically Told," The Pittsburgh Press, September 16, 1900
C769d. "Surviving Relatives of Stephen C. Foster," The Pittsburg Press, September 2, 1900
C769e. "To Whom Thanks Are Due," September 12, 1900
C769f. "The Monument and stand as they appeared prior to the unveiling ceremonies," The Pittsburg Press, September 12, 1900
C769g. "The Stephen C. Foster Memorial," The Pittsburg Press, September 12, 1900
C771a. "In Pittsburgh, 100 Years Ago, A Great Minstrel Was Born," The Pittsburgh Sunday Post, July 4, 1926 (two copies)
C771b. "U.S. to Pay Tribute this July 4 to Stephen C. Foster," The Detroit News, July 4, 1926
C771c. "Monuments in Pittsburg and Allegheny," undated
C771d. "Foster Memorial, a concert to be Given in Aid of the Fund by Southern Jubilee Singers," Pittsburg Press, June 14, 1895
C771e. "Foster Memorial a Project that should appeal to the heart of every lover of music," Pittsburg Press, June 9, 1895
C771g. "Nephew Says he was Raised on the Immortal Music and Lyrics of Pittsburgh's Great Bard," by William Barclay Foster, Pittsburgh Post, July 4, 1926

Special section devoted to Foster, includes articles "His Widow's Memories of Foster's Life are Recalled by Granddaughter," by Jessie Welsh Rose
C771h. "Foster Memorial: Other cities taking an interest in the project," Pittsburgh Press, June 5, 1895
C772a. "Stephen Foster A Maker of Folk Songs," Etude, 1913
C772b. Ad for Foster Memorial Service, January 13, 1923
C772c. Station KQV Programs, undated
C772d. "Foster lauded by W.J. Bryan: Purchases first batch of postal cards at Kiwanis club meeting," undated
C772e. "Many Tributes Paid to Memory of Foster Today," January 13, 1923
C772f. "The Optimist," February 6, 1914
C772g. "Musical Comments: Milligan's Life of Stephen Foster," Sept. 26, 1920
C772h. "Anniversary Observed: Stephen C. Foster's Life Reviewed at Lawrenceville Meeting," undated
C772i. "In Memoriam: Stephen Collins Foster," undated
C772j. "Old-song Society Celebrates First Anniversary," July 26, 1931
C772k. "Stephen Foster's Piano Now Rests in Famous Musician's Old Home," May 1, 1926
C772l. "From Dispatch Readers: Foster in Pittsburg," undated
C772m. "Letter to the Editor: Great Admirer of Foster," Chronicle Telegraph, January 10, 1923
C772n. "July 4th is Anniversary of Birth of Pittsburgh Songster, Stephen Foster," The Pittsburgh Gazette Times, June 29, 1919 (two copies included.)
C772o. Stephen C. Foster and His Songs, October 3, 1897
C772p. "The Theater," Detroit Free Press, June 13
C772q. "Songs of the Heart -- They Are Not Written Now-a-Days," The Pittsburgh Gazette Times, December 5, 1909
C772r. "Some Old Songs and Their Stories" by William Armstrong, undated
C772s. "Pittsburgh Pays Warm Tribute to Stephen Collins Foster," Pittsburgh Gazette Times, January 14, 1923
C772t. "Exercises to Mark Placing of Wreath on Foster's Grave," undated
C772u. "Some Unconsidered Trifles," by E.W. Lightner, The Pittsburg Dispatch, July 14, 1921 (Two copies enclosed.)
C772v. "Should Have Monument on River He Made So Famous," by Percy F. Smith, undated (two copies enclosed.)
C772w. "Songs that Never Die: No. 28 "My Old Kentucky Home," by Frederic Reddall, Pittsburgh Sun, undated
C772x. "Songs that Never Die: No. 24 "Swanee River," Pittsburgh Sun, November 27, 2009
C772y. "To Play Foster Music," undated
C772z. "U.S. Popular Music is Declared Best," undated
C772aa. "Worthy A Bit of Sentiment," undated
C772bb. "Famous Song Oddly Named: Attorney Watson Tells How Foster Selected "Suwanee" for Title," undated
C772cc. "Utters Fine Pittsburg Panegyric," Pittsburgh Dispatch, undated
C772dd. "May Add Additional Songs to Foster List" by William R. Mitchel, 1930
C772ee. "Old Folks at Home sung at Foster Kin Funeral," July 3, 1929
C772ff. "Bridegroom Wrote Old Kentucky Home," Detroit Free Press, June 28, 1931
C772gg. "Sight of Yanks on German Soil Stuns Populace," by Burr Price, undated
C772hh. "Participant in Pageant," undated
C772ii. "Free Organ Recital," undated
C772jj. "Stephen C. Foster and His Songs," Pittsburgh Post, October 3, 1897
C841a. "Democratic State Convention," undated
C841b. Cleveland Daily Herald, October 16, 1863
C841c. "The Question of Opening Monumental Park," undated
C841d. Morning Post, Vol. XIII No. 25 February 11, 1860
C842a. Pittsburgh Post, February 8, 1860
C842b. Clipping of photo of A.J. Cassatt, President of the PA Railroad System, October 28, 1902
C842c. Pittsburgh Post, February 8, 1860
C843a. New York Daily News, July 6, 1863
C843b. The Pittsburgh Evening Chronicle, April 15, 1865
C843c. Daily Cleveland Herald, June 16, 1863
C843d. Daily Ohio Statesman, March 24, 1864
C844 "Lilly Sends Copies of First Editions of Foster Songs to 1,000 Libraries," The Indianapolis Star, January 10, 1934
C900a. "Early Journalism in Pittsburg: Leaves from the shelves of the Late Judge Parker's Library," The Pittsburg Leader, January 8, 1888
C900b. "A Pioneer Supplement to the Gazette," The Pittsburgh Gazette, January 4, 1903
C900c. "Abandonment of the Allegheny Arsenal," The Pittsburgh Gazette, January 12, 1902
C900d. "The Trail of Forbes' Army Through Pittsburgh," The Pittsburgh Gazette, March 8, 1903
C900e. "Of the Main Line of the Public Works of Pennsylvania," Daily Pittsburg Dispatch, June 24, 1857
C900f. Daily Pittsburgh Dispatch, June 11, 1857
C900g. "Pilots Before 1858," The Pittsburg Leader, December 1, 1889
C900h. "Pencil Sketch of the Mayors," Pittsburgh Evening Chronicle, December 4, 1867
C900i. "That Naughty School Question -- 'First Ward' Speaketh," November 16, 1871
C900j. "La Fayette's visit Here Cause of Controversy," The Pittsburgh Gazette, July 1, 1917

handwritten correction to the article.
C900k. "Views from the Hilltops," The Pittsburg Press, April 30, 1899
C901a. "An Immortal Balladist," Detroit Free Press, July 4, 1926
C901b. "Brought Renown to Pittsburgh," undated
C901c. "Legends Obscure Foster, Declares His Biographer," undated
C902a. "Trade Balance Puzzle," Pittsburg Press, October 18, 1901
C902b. Letter to the Editor from Morrison Foster "That Trade Balance "Puzzle," October 18, 1901
C902c. "London Has it Now," Pittsburg Press, October 24, 1901
C902d. "A Correspondent's Exceptions," Pittsburgh Press, October 20, 1901
C913a. "Davis Answers Black," August 8, 1883
C913b. "The Real Buchanan," The Philadelphia Press, August 12, 1883
C883a. "A Great Song-Writer and His Songs" in The Way, Vol. XLIV, November 25, 1922
C883b. Pamphlet, "Pittsburg and the South: A Relationship Made Imperishable by the "Life and Songs" of Stephen Collins Foster," September 10-28th, 1912
C883c. Pamphlet, "Foster Melodies Medley in Memory of Judge John Rowan," undated
C883d. Blue Line print for "Foster Melodies Medley for Judge John Rowan," undated
C883e. Sheet music for "Foster's Melodies Medley," by Winifred Callahan, 1921
C883f. "Stephen Foster (memo for 1894)" by Haniel Long, Scribner's Magazine, October, 1933
C883g. Souvenir Program, "Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburg, Stephen C. Foster Concerts for the Benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital and the Foster Memorial," November 15 and 16, 1895
C883h. Postcard of Foster monument, Highland Park, August 30, 1905
C883i. Pamphlet, "Indianapolis Public Schools Educational Museum, Stephen Foster Exhibit, No. 54," undated
C883j. Telegram from The Southernaires to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, October 9, 1931
C883k. Program, "Selections from The Plantation Melodies of Stephen Collins Foster Sung at the Annual Banquet of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish Society, Philadelphia," February 13, 1896
C883l. Invitation from the Civil Club of Allegheny county to Evelyn Morneweck for the 68th anniversary commemoration events for the death of Stephen Foster, January 6, 1932
C883m. Pamphlet, "A Hand-Book of History containing an Authentic Genealogic Chart of Stephen Collins Foster and His Immediate Family" by Matilda Orr Hays, 1932
C883n. Letter from John Wilson Townsend to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, September 14, 1932
C883o. Three typed notes from John Wilson Townsend to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, June 23, 1933
C883p. Typed transcript of poem "The five 'nice young men'" by Stephen Foster, May 6, 1845
C883q. Program for "Program Presented by the Stephen Collins Foster Committee of the Civic Club of Allegheny County for the 68th Anniversary of the Death of Stephen C. Foster," January 13, 1932
C915 "Pictorial Biography of Stephen Collins Foster," Musical Courier, 1930 (2 copies)
C492a. "Democratic Ticket" poem by W.H. Attree, 1844
C492b. "The Popular Credo" poem by Charles P. Shiras, circa 1870s

Subseries 4. Foster Family Possessions, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes possessions originally owned by Stephen Foster's immediate family.
Redbox A. William B. Foster, Sr's glasses, undated
Nk9112 .F67 E44 1820 Eliza Foster's sampler, 1820
Red Box C. Gold locket containing Marion Foster's hair, undated
C392 Hair of Charlotte and Ann Eliza, December 14, 1809 - October 20, 1829

Subseries 5. Foster Family Sheet Music, 1800-1900

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes music either written by or owned by Stephen Foster's immediate family. The materials that were owned include three large bound volumes of Stephen Foster's music.
M1978 .E3 F67 1868b "The Bond Holder" words and music by the sister of Stephen C. Foster, 1868
A217 Bound Music of Stephen C. Foster from Marion Foster Welch

106 leaves.

1. "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair." 2. "The Village Maiden." 3. "Willie We Have Missed You." 4. "Come with thy Sweet Voice Again." 5. "Little Ella." 6. "Annie My Own Love." 7. "Ellen Bayne." 8. "Old Memories." 9. "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming." 10. "Some Folks." 11. "Old Dog Tray." 12. "Old Folks at Home." 13. "Farewell My Lilly Dear." 14. "Massa's in de Cold Ground." 15. "Oh Boys, Carry Me Long." 16. "In the Eye Abides the Heart." 17. "Ah! My Child." 18. "My Hopes Have Departed Forever." 19. "Old Folks Quadrilles." 20. "Open Thy Lattice Love."
A216 Bound Music of Stephen Foster from Marion Foster Welch (Ethiopian Music)

Bound Music of Stephen C. Foster From Marion Foster Welch, Stephen C. Foster Ethiopian Music

1. "Nelly was a Lady." 2. "Melinda May." 3. "My Brudder Gun." 4. "Dolcy Jones." 5. "Nelly Bly." 6. "Way Down in Ca-i-ro." 7. "Oh! Lemuel." 8. "Dolly Day." 9. "Gwine to Run All Night." 10. "Angelina Baker." 11. "Lou'siana Belle." 12. "Away Down South." 13. "Susanna." 14. "Uncle Ned." 15. "Impromptu Burlesque," comp. by Henri Herz. 16. "Melodies de Christy," comp. Henri Herz. 17. "Souvenir de L'Amerique," comp. by M. Strakosch. 18. "Unkle Ned," comp. and arr. by James G. Maeder. 19. "Oh! Susanna!" with variations by J. Hunter. 20. "Oh! Susanna!" with variations by Charles Grobe. 21. "Old Uncle Ned," with variations by Charles Grobe. 22. "Oh Susanna!" with easy variations by Edward L. White. 23. "Petit Fantasia Ethiopien," comp. by. T.H. williams. 24. "Louisiana Belle," [comp.] by Charles Grobe. 25. "Susanna Polka," comp. by Antonio Accosta. 26. "Susanna Polka," comp. by J. Muller. 27. "Oh! Susanna Quick Step," arr. by Edward L. White. 28. "California Quick Step," arr. by Edward L. White. 29. "Uncle Ned Polka," comp. by James Bellak.

According to pencilled numbers on each piece, there is on[e] missing between #17 and #18 on this list.
A215 Bound Music of Stephen Foster from Marion Foster Welch (Musical Gift 1853)

Bound Music of Stephen C. Foster From Marion Foster Welch, Musical Gift - 1853 S.C. Foster

1. "I Cannot Sing tonight," (poetry by Geo. F. Banister, Esq.) 2. "Farewell Old Cottage." 3. "Eulalie," (written by H.S. Cornwell) 4. "Maggie by my Side." 5. "Once I Loved Thee, Mary Dear," (written by Wm. Cullen Crookshaft) 6. "Mary Loves the Flowers." 7. "Lily Ray." 8. "The Voice of By Gone Days." 9. "I Would Not Die in Springtime," arr. by Milton Moore. 10. "I Would not Die in Summertime." 11. "Molly! Do You Love Me?" (Title page only) 12. "Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway." 13. "The Spirit of My Song," (poetry by Metta Victoria Fuller) 14. "Give the Stranger Happy Cheer." 15. "Mother, Thou'rt Faithful to Me." 16. "Sweetly She Sleeps, my Alice Fair," (written by Charles G. Eastman) 17. "Laura Lee." 18. "Stay Summer Breath." 19. "Summer Longings." 20. "What Must a Fairy's Dream Be." 21. "There's a Good time Coming," (lines from the London Daily News) 22. "Wilt thou be Gone Love," (subject from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) 23. "The Hour for Thee and Me." 24. "Turn Not Away!" 25. "The Village Bells," (Polka) 26. "Soiree Polka."

Subseries 6. Obituaries, 1800-1937

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes obituaries of Stephen Foster's wife, Jane, and sister, Charlotte.
A300 Newspaper Notice of Jane Denny Foster's death, January 17, 1903
A302 Obituary of Charlotte Foster, October 20, 1829
C454 Charlotte Foster's Obituary (handwritten), undated

Subseries 7. Records, 1823-1880

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes business and personal records for Stephen Foster's immediate family members. Of particular note are the five ledgers/diaries created by Morrison Foster for his business concerns in the Pittsburgh area, some of which include notation of Stephen Foster expenses.
A229 Buchanan Glee Club Minute Book, 1856
A8 William Foster's Record Book, 1839-1851
C391 Deed to lot in Lawrenceville, 1823
C481 Bills to Mrs. Foster from William Davidson for fabric goods, August, 1848
C495 Photostats of letter and receipt for the North Branch Division, Penn Canal and Wyoming Lines, 1843
C523 Copy of Will of Henrietta Thornton, February 16, 1877
C525 Henry Wick's Will, undated
C526 Copy of Lease from Morrison Foster to William B. Foster, April 28, 1846
C527 Copy of account book pages showing payouts from Thomas Wick's estate, 1840
C538 Dunning Foster's will, June 9, 1847
C548 Morrison Foster lists and receipts for expenses at the time of Stephen Foster's death, January 25, 1855
C553 Receipt for Dunning Foster's funeral, March 31, 1856
C709 Morrison Foster's Odd Fellows certificate, undated
C712 Deed between First Methodist Protestant Church & William Foster, Jr., September 7, 1844
C713 Deed between Christopher Fallon and William Foster, Jr., December 24, 1852
C714 Articles of agreement between Edward Stephens and William B. Foster, Jr., July 16, 1835
C715 Deed between Edward Stephens & wife and William B. Foster, Jr., April 29, 1843
C716 Deed between Thomas Salter and wife and Edward Stephens and wife, September 28, 1835
C718 Railroad subscription list, 1847
C719 An Act to Incorporate the PA Railroad Co., April 13, 1846
C720 By-laws and charter of the PA Railroad Co., 1847
C722a. Receipt for $250.00 from William D. Kudz, June 2, 1857

PA Railroad receipt for services. Includes cover note.
C722b. Receipt for $50,000, May 19, 1857

PA Railroad receipt for services.
C722c. Receipt for $1762.25, May 28, 1859

PA Railroad receipt for services.
C722d. Receipt for $100 from Thomas B. Franklin, May 26, 1857

PA Railroad receipt for services.
C722e. Receipt for $613.00, undated

PA Railroad receipt for services.
C722f. Receipt for $2425, May 27, 1857

PA Railroad receipt for services.
C723 William B. Foster, Jr.'s certificate for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1831
C724 Bylaws of the PA Railroad Co., 1847

Bylaws of PA Railroad Co.
C725 An act to incorporate the Foster Coal and Iron Company, 1860

Act to incorporate the Foster Coal & Iron Co.
C726 Resolution of the PA Railroad board of directors giving leave of absence to William B. Foster, Jr., November 15, 1855

Resolution of PA Railroad Board of Directors giving leave of absence to William B. Foster, Jr.
C727 Settlement between bank of Harrisburg and the estate of William B. Foster, Jr., September 24, 1861

From J. Edgar Thomson settlement of Endorsement for William B. Foster, Jr.
C730 Jefferson Club Minutes, 1880
C731 Buchanan Glee Club Constitution and Minute Book, 1856
C732 Annual assembly subscribers names, 1854
C774a. IOU from John Halbergshalt, October 5, 1831
C774b. IOU from James L. Miltin for $1831, June 24, 1828
C774c. IOU from James G. Stacey for $403.00, October 13, 1828
C774d. IOU from John Steel & Co. for $555, July 25, 1828
C774e. IOU from Edie Poole for $303.47, May 14, 1826
C774f. IOU from Edie Poole from $306.41, May 14, 1826
C774g. IOU from J.R. Brincelle for $611.83, January 4, 1826
C774h. IOU from Josiah Gould for $1890.65, September 26, 1827
C774i. IOU from Hudson Foster for $150, April 27, 1833
C774j. IOU from C. Purdy for $63.13, February 1, 1830
C774k. IOU from J. Foster Sheppard for $53.25, August 23, 1824
C774l. List of certificates adding up to $4900, May 9, 1829
C774m. IOU from Heplund for $30,000 plus interest, undated
C774n. IOU from B. Patterson for railroad shares, May 13
C871a IOU to William B. Foster, Jr., from Eck for $2.00 September 13, 1845
c871b IOU from Israel Sallade to William Foster, Jr., for ten dollars, March 28, 1845
c871c IOU from J. Heron Foster to William B. Foster, Jr., for ten dollars, April 12, 1845
c871d IOU from John Ecke to William Foster, Jr., for $25, June 13, 1846
c871e IOU from D.A. [?] to William B. Foster for $5.00, March 14, 1854
c871f IOU from Donnelly & Co. to William B. Foster, Jr., for $400, May6, 1848
C871g IOU from S. Billy to William B. Foster, Jr., for $80, September 13, 1843
D323 Morrison Foster's Pocket Ledger for Pollard McCormick, 1842-1846
D324 Morrison Foster's Ledger/diary, 1847-1849
D325 Morrison Foster's Ledger/Diary 1849-1854

Entry related to Stephen Foster's boarding cost flagged.
D326 Morrison Foster's Check ledger, 1853-1857

Pages related to Stephen Foster monies are flagged. includes a complete version of James G. Drake's song "Tom Breeze."
D327 Morrison Foster's Ledger/Diary, 1852-1853
D328 Morrison Foster's Ledger/Diary, 1855

Subseries 8. Maps, 1788-1840

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes Pennsylvania maps there were significant to Foster's immediate family.
C717 PA railroad survey map Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, 1839-1840
C734 Map of lands belonging to William B. Foster, Jr., Youngstown, Ohio, undated
C773 Map of Franklin College, 1788

Subseries 10. William B. Foster Papers, 1814-1955

Scope and Content Notes:

This subseries includes the business papers of Stephen Foster's father, William B. Foster, Sr. It consists of corrrespondence, papers related to court cases, the War of 1812, the establishment of Lawrenceville, and materials general by Morrison Foster related to his attempts to settle his father's estate.

Section: 1. War of 1812 Correspondence and Transactions

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains the correspondence of William B. Foster during his years as a commissary agent for the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. Most of these papers deal with supply and military sustenance issues; occasionally a letter emerges that tells of William’s amicable relationship with several of these military officers.
D.1 Letter from Commissary General's Office to William Foster, May 21, 1814
D.2 General Order: Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, August 4, 1814
D.3 Accounting of Purchases by William Foster and account of William Lyman, August 31, 1814
D.4 Letter from Commissary General's office to William Foster, October 11, 1814
D.5 Invoice of purchases from John Mclean, signed by Captain Woolley, October 20, 1814
D.6 Payment transaction sheet, Mechanics Bank, signed by William Foster, November 9, 1814
D.7 Letter from Commissary General's Office to William Foster, November 28, 1814
D.8 Memorandum of Agreement between William Foster and Reuben Neal, January 20, 1815
D.9 Summary of proposals and purchases, December 17, 1814
D.10 Letter from Commissary General to William Foster, December 31, 1814
D.11 Letter from Col. John Miller to William Foster, January 2, 1815
D.12 Letter from Commissary General's to William Foster, January 21, 1815
D.13 Letter from Washington DC Military Supply Officer to William Foster, January 26, 1815
D.14 Letter from Commissary General to William Foster, January 29, 1815
D.15 Letter from Col. John Miller to William Foster, February 10, 1815
D.16 Returns of Ordnance Dept. needs; Capt. Woolley, February 11, 1815
D.17 Ordnance Dept. Purchase Sheet; Capt. Woolley signed, March 1, 1815
D.18 Letter from Colonel John Miller to William Foster, March 24, 1815
D.19 Ordnance Dept. Purchase sheet; Capt. Woolley signed, March 30, 1815
D.20 Requisition for clothing, Jacob Cormack to William Foster, April 3, 1815
D.21 Requisition for summer clothing, Jacob Cormack to William Foster, April 10, 1815
D.22 Request for equipment: Col. John Miler to William Foster, April 20, 1815
D.23 Requisition for hospital stores; Col. John Miller to William Foster, April 20, 1815
D.24 Requisition for clothing; Lt. McGunnegle to William Foster, April 25, 1815
D.25 Requisition for clothing; Jacob McCormack to William Foster, Mary 4, 1815
D.26 Clothing requisition; Thomas Helms to William Foster, May 4, 1815
D.27 Clothing requisition: Thomas Helms to William Foster, May 4, 1815
D.28 Letter from Thomas Horne to William Foster, May 5, 1815
D.29 Clothing requisition; Jacob Cormack to William Foster, May 8, 1815
D.30 Letter from Brig. Gen. Bipell to William Foster; equipment requisition, May 17, 1815
D.31 Clothing requisition; J.M. Aebrashel to William Foster, June 5, 1815
D.32 Letter from Capt. Woolley to William Foster, July 11, 1815

Section: 2. Papers Relating to Federal Court Case, U.S. vs. William Foster

Scope and Content Notes:

This section is composed of papers dealing with the Federal Court Case, U.S. v. William Foster, a case in which Foster argued for years that the U.S. government owed him money for services rendered and personal money used during his years as a commissary agent. These papers contain documents dealing prominently with cases in 1822 and 1850.
D.33 Series of handwritten documents dealing with Foster's advances for the federal government, 1814, 1815, 1822
D.34 USA vs. William Foster, copy of docket entries, January 9, 1822
D.35 Report of committee of claims, constructed by J.H. Eaton, petitioner, January 26, 1826
D.36 Article from Pittsburgh Mercury on paper, October 23, 1822
D.37 Letter from Amasa Stetson to William Foster, November 10,1822
D.38 USA vs. William Foster, court documents, December 6, 1822
D.39 Printed extract from publication on case of William Foster, undated
D.40 Letter from John Snowden to Senate and House of Representatives, USA, January 1, 1836
D.41 Signatures of support for William Foster (accompanied D.40), January 1, 1836
D.42 Notes on a 'civic parade,' January 4
D.43 Brief on case of William Foster; signed, J.S. Eaton, undated
D.44 Publication and letter concerning Amasa Stetson's case, February 7, 1846
D.45 J.H. Eaton to Senator Cameron regarding Foster's claim (2), February 28, 1846
D.46 Sheet of monetary tabulations, November 1849
D.47 Court papers from Pittsburgh, regarding government payment, undated
D.48 William Foster to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, January 1850
D.49 Monetary transaction slip; court case reference, undated
D.50 Contract signed by William Foster; asserts that Abraham Farquhar has power to pursue the court case, March 15, 1850
D.51 Account of USA vs. William Foster (original and 3 duplicates), April 3, 1850
D.52 Account of USA vs. William Foster; enclosed in envelope to Honorable D. Hubbard, April 3, 1850
D.53 Letter from William Foster to A.M. Farquhar, April 30, 1850
D.54 Tabulated amounts stemming from Foster's service and court fees, 1850s
D.55 Letter from Morrison Foster to his sister, December 2, 1861
D.56 Contract signed by Horatio King outlining terms for William Foster's case; Jesse Thornton signed also (2), March 11, 1862
D.57 Letter from Henrietta Foster to Morrison Foster (business card included), March 21, 1862
D.58 Letter from Morrison Foster to John Wilson, February 16, 1867
D.59 John Wilson to Morrison Foster, March 4, 1867
D.60 Letter from Morrison Foster to Honorable J.R. McClintock, June 8, 1876
D.61 Letter from Jesse Thornton to unknown, March 1, 1878
D.62 Newspaper clipping on Col. John Miller, April 14, 1882

Section: 3. Land Warrants of Lawrenceville

Scope and Content Notes:

This section deals with William Foster’s prominent role in establishing the community of Lawrenceville in modern day Pittsburgh, Pa. Most of these documents are land warrant receipts and notes of the first inhabitants of the area, many of whom were soldiers who were reimbursed with land grants for their service during the War of 1812.
D.63 Receipt of money paid on estate of John A. Kritze, signed John Scotte, register, February 27, 1849
D.64 U.S. Army Pay Dept., award back pay to father of deceased, A. Kritzer, signed by William Foster, October 15, 1849
D.65 Letter from Jesse Kilgore to William Foster regarding Kritzer back pay, October 17, 1849
D.66 Letter from Jesse Kilgore to William Foster regarding Kritzer back pay, November 16, 1849
D.67 Letter from John Kilgore to William Foster regarding Kritzer back pay, March 8, 1850
D.68 Register Francis Springer to 'Sir' (from Land Office), June 26, 1851
D.69 Statement proclaiming that John Schwartz appoints William Foster as his attorney, August 5, 1851
D.70 Letter form John Schwartz to William Foster, August 11, 1851
D.71 Letter from John Wilson (pension office) to William Foster, September 26, 1851
D.72 Letter from W. Buehler to Stephen C. Foster, November 26, 1851
D.73 Letter from W. Buehler to William Foster, November 26, 1851
D.74 Land Warrant receipt no. 75.445, signed Jacob Little, February 23, 1852
D.75 Notice: Land Warrant for Andrew Black; attach: document stating Andrew Black has appointed Thomas Hamilton as his attorney, March 3, 1852
D.76 Letter from G.E. Arnolds to Morrison Foster; Land Warrant 74.642 receipt, May 3, 1852
D.77 Land Warrant receipt of Thomas Hickenloper; attached to Document that states that William Foster is selling him land, May 29, 1848
D.78 Land Warrant receipt 41.348 signed by John Ferrel, May 17, 1852
D.79 Land warrant purchase receipt, signed by A.S. Bell, June 2, 1852
D.80 Land warrant receipt 44.616 signed by Harry Quest, June 5, 1852
D.81 Land warrant receipt for John Dietz, August 16, 1852
D.82 Land warrant receipt no. 17.816 signed by Joshua Cook, September 30, 1852
D.83 Collection notice for Morrison Foster, no date
D.84 Land Warrant receipt 17.315 signed by James Patterson, November 1, 1852
D.85 Letter from Myron Gray to William Foster, January 18, 1853
D.86 Surgeon's certificate of ordinary disability; Myron Gray, U.S. Army, April 27, 1848
D.87 Jesse Kilgore to William Foster, concerning Kritzer back-pay, April 4, 1853
D.88 Letter from Robert Fleming to Jesse Kilgore, April 27, 1853
D.89 Letter from Jesse Kilgore to Robert Fleming, May 4, 1863
D.90 Indiscernible land warrant notes (1 of 4), 1822
D.91 Indiscernible land warrant notes (2 of 4), undated
D.92 Indiscernible land warrant notes (3 of 4) W. Foster signed, undated
D.93 Indiscernible land warrant notes (4 of 4), undated
D.94 Typed soldier rosters taken from William Foster's Soldier's Agent Book; typed by Evelyn Morneweck (2 copies), undated

Section: 4. Morrison Foster: Personal Correspondence

Scope and Content Notes:

This section is composed of the personal correspondence of Morrison Foster, a son of William B. Foster and older brother to Stephen Collins Foster. Besides the general correspondence found here, a small group of Valentines are also present. Also of note is the letter from Andrew Carnegie to Morrison Foster, dated 11/24/1897.
D.95 Letter from Henry Murray to Morrison Foster, June 7, 1838
D.96 Hannah S. to Morrison Foster, April 23, 1846
D.97 Letter from I. Blair to Morrison Foster, April 23, 1846
D.98 Letter from Hannah S. to Morrison Foster, January 26, 1847
D.99 Letter from Dan Betzhoover to Morrison Foster, December 15, 1847
D.100 Letter from Lt. H.B. Field to Morrison Foster, March 30, 1848
D.101 Letter from Mary Anderson to Morrison Foster, July 29, 1848
D.102 An announcement of the Knights of the Square Table, January 21, 1849
D.103 Letter from Dan Betzhoover to Morrison Foster, February 8, 1849
D.104 Letter from Dan Betzhoover to Morrison Foster (retyped by Evelyn Morneweck), February 8, 1849
D.105 Letter from Mary Anderson to Morrison Foster, November 23, 1849
D.106 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, July 11, 1850
D.107 Letter from Thomas Blair to Morrison Foster, December 1, 1850
D.108 Letter from Oliver W. Barnes to Morrison Foster, December 13, 1850
D.109 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, July 12, 1851
D.110 Letter from J.H. Reid to Morrison Foster, March 27, 1852
D.111 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster (retyped by Evelyn Morneweck), January 14, 1853
D.112 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, January 14, 1853
D.113 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, January 22, 1853
D.114 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster (retyped by Evelyn Morneweck), January 22, 1853
D.115 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, February 8, 1853
D.116 Letter from Richard Cowan to Morrison Foster, April 17, 1853
D.117 Letter from S. Bateman to Morrison Foster, September 18, 1853
D.118 Letter from Ed Collier to Morrison Foster, January 28, 1855
D.119 Letter from R. Biddle Roberts to Morrison Foster, September 17, 1856
D.120 Letter from N.J. Carey to Morrison Foster, January 3, 1858
D.121 Letter from K.J. Lambert to Morrison Foster, June 27, 1859
D.122 Letter from M.K. Jesup to Morrison Foster, November 11, 1859
D.123 Letter from Gilead Smith to Morrison Foster, February 20, 1860
D.124 Letter from William Muller to Morrison Foster, September 13, 1860
D.125 Letter from Governor Samuel Black (Nebraska) to Morrison Foster, December 13, 1860
D.126 Letter from Gov. Samuel Black to Morrison Foster, March 18, 1861
D.127 Letter from Samuel Randall to Morrison Foster, August 29, 1861
D.128 Printed speech of Rep. George Pendleton, September 15, 1864
D.129 Letter from George Pendleton to Morrison Foster, July 18, 1875
D.130 Letter from M. Hordoch to Morrison Foster, February 6, 1880
D.131 124th Robert Burns Celebration Pamphlet, January 25, 1883
D.132 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, August 29, 1886
D.133 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, August 24, 1886
D.134 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, August 30, 1886
D.135 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, September 9, 1886
D.136 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, September 16, 1886
D.137 Letter from Mary Drummston to Morrison Foster, September 22, 1886
D.138 Photograph of William Haslitt, September 9, 1887
D.139 Letter from Sir Edwin Arnold to Morrison Foster, May 23, 1894
D.140 Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Morrison Foster, November 24, 1897
D.141 Composition by Thomas Blair, undated
D.142 Valentine from Julia Murray to Morrison Foster, February 14, 1847
D.143 Valentine from Julia Murray to Morrison Foster, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, February 14, 1847
D.144 Valentine from Morrison Foster to Julia Murray, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, February 14, 1847
D.145 Valentine from Thomas Blair to Julia Murray, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, February 14, 1847
D.146 Valentine from J.C. Blair to Julia Murray, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, 1847 or 1848
D.147 Valentine from J.C. Blair to Julia Murray, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, 1846, 1847, or 1848
D.148 Valentine from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, February 6, 1939
D.149 Valentine from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, February 14, 1939
D.150 Valentine from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, February 24, 1939

Section: 5. Morrison Foster: Business Correspondence

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains the business correspondence of Morrison Foster. Most of these letters tell of Morrison’s various business transactions and partnerships during the 1850s and late 1860s.
D.151 Letter from P. McCormick to Morrison Foster, May 5, 1848
D.152 Letter from P. McCormick to Morrison Foster, May 11, 1848
D.153 Letter from Morrison Foster to P. McCormick, December 20, 1849
D.154 Newspaper: Allegheny Daily Enterprise, January 1, 1851
D.155 Annual dues for young men's Mercantile Library Association and Mechanic's Institute, January 1, 1852
D.156 McCormick notice to Kramer and Rahm, September 16, 1852
D.157 Promissory note to pay W.W. Wilson from Morrison Foster, October 16, 1852
D.158 Formal invitation to the "Assembly Ball," February 1, 1853
D.159 Payment of "Assembly Ball"; W.S. Haven to managers of the ball, undated
D.160 Morrison Foster payment to John Crassan, undated
D.161 Tabulation of expenses, July 4, 1853
D.162 Payment receipt signed by Jesse Thornton, undated
D.163 Letter from P. McCormick to Morrison Foster, August 22, 1853
D.164 Letter from P. McCormick to Morrison Foster, October 1863
D.165 Instructions for payment of Morrison Foster and Jesse Thornton, October 1853
D.166 Letter from W.W. Wilson to Morrison Foster, October 14, 1853
D.167 Receipt of costs for "Assembly Ball," February 2, 1854
D.168 Letter from Morrison Foster to N. Young, February 3, 1854
D.169 Payment for Jesse Thornton, signed by J. Thornton, February 13, 1854
D.170 Letter from P. Schoenberger to Morrison Foster, March 19, 1854
D.171 Payment receipt, signed by Eliza Foster, April 13, 1854
D.172 Receipt of payment by Morrison Foster, June 30, 1854
D.173 Receipt, signed by Eliza Foster, July 20, 1854
D.174 P. McCormick acknowledges Morrison Foster as his representation for one year, September 28, 1854
D.175 Statement of sale signed by Morrison Foster, December 13, 1854
D.176 Letter from D.M. Foster to brothers, December 28, 1854
D.177 P. McCormick; receipt from Morrison Foster, January 15, 1855
D.178 Letter from Major Thomas Martin to Morrison Foster, April 30, 1855
D.179 Quartermaster's Office -- Pittsburgh, May 11, 1855
D.180 Mr. Dowd of the Pittsburgh Club to Morrison Foster, June 1855
D.181 Morrison Foster business dues, June 11, 1855
D.182 Newspaper notice; "Dissolution of Thornton and Foster partnership," undated
D.183 Payment for beverages by Morrison Foster, February 4, 1857
D.184 Letter from S. Jones to Morrison Foster, January 22, 1858
D.185 Letter from P. McCormick to Morrison Foster, undated
D.186 Letter from M.I. Stewart to Morrison Foster, January 22, 1859
D.187 Letter from A.B. McCalmont to Morrison Foster, January 22, 1859
D.188 Letter from R. Biddle Roberts to Morrison Foster, January
D.189 Letter from Captain Overton Carr to Thomas B. Florence, undated
D.190 Letter from Thomas B. Florence to Morrison Foster, February 19, 1859
D.191 Letter from Thomas B. Florence to Captain Overton Carr, February 19, 1859
D.192 Letter from Captain Overton Carr to Morrison Foster, February 20, 1859
D.193 Letter from Thomas Florence to Morrison Foster, March 1, 1859
D.194 Letter from John B. Guthrie to Morrison Foster, June 13, 1859
D.195 Letter from Thomas Blair to Morrison Foster, June 8, 1859
D.196 Letter from Morrison Foster to D.C. McCormick, November 18, 1859
D.197 Memorandum of agreement between William F. Carey and Schoenberger and Co., December 19, 1859
D.198 Ohio Union State Ticket (2 copies), 1863
D.199 Cuyahoga County Democratic Ticket (2 copies), 1863
D.200 National Democratic Ticket, 1864
D.201 Letter from Morrison Foster to A.W. Randall, October 1, 1866
D.202 Stock Account Statement, February 1, 1869
D.203 Stock Account Statement, February 27, 1869
D.204 Stock Account Statement, March 31, 1869
D.205 Stock Account Statement, April 30, 1869
D.206 Stock Account Statement, May 31, 1869
D.207 Stock Account Statement, June 30, 1869
D.208 Stock Account Statement, July 31, 1869
D.209 Stock Account Statement, August 31, 1869
D.210 Contract: Schoenberger & Co. and Morrison Foster, September 13, 1869
D.211 Stock Account statement, September 30, 1869
D.212 Letter from Schoenberger & Co. to Morrison Foster, October 5, 1869
D.213 Stock Account Statement, October 30, 1869
D.214 Stock Account Statement, November 30, 1869
D.215 Stock Account Statement, December 31, 1869
D.216 Schoenberger and Co. to Morrison Foster, February 16, 1871
D.217 Schoenberger & Co. to Morrison Foster, March 4, 1871
D.218 Booklet, Report: The Blair Iron and Steel Company, undated
D.219 J.L. Newberry to Morrison Foster, September 13, 1876
D.220 Typed excerpt from Allegheny Evening Mail, October 28, 1878
D.221 Postcard: Echo Valley, Utah, August 22, 1883
D.222 Newspaper article, "Complete List of Members of the Democratic County Organization," 1895
D.223 Article, Pittsburgh Gazette, January 4, 1895
D.224 Article, The Youngstown Telegraph, March 18, 1895
D.225 Article, The Pittsburgh Dispatch, "Bryan's Skate Across Country was a Marvel," 1896
D.226 Letter from Guild and Lord to Morrison Foster, undated

Section: 6. Morrison Foster: Inquiries; Grant's Hill and The Enterprise,

Scope and Content Notes:

This section deals with Morrison Foster’s inquiries into the Grant’s Hill Foundry and his father’s involvement during the War of 1812 with the naval vessel, The Enterprise. These letters largely are written during the 1880s.
D.227 Typed excerpts from 1824 edition of The Pittsburgh Gazette, 1824
D.228 Letter from Randolph Klein to Morrison Foster, March 27, 1880
D.229 Letter from John N. Bofinger to Morrison Foster, undated
D.230 Letter from D. Lowry to Morrison Foster, 1888
D.231 Letter from John A. Sargent to Morrison Foster, March 6, 1888
D.232 Postcard: Samuel Hay to Morrison Foster, March 9, 1888
D.233 Letter from John Matthews to Morrison Foster, March 13, 1888
D.234 Letter from Morrison Foster to War Department; response on back, May 14, 1888
D.235 Letter from Commissary General's office to Morrison Foster (2 copies of 1814 dispatches, response to inquiry), May 29, 1888
D.236 Letter from John Tweedale of War Department to unknown (probably Morrison Foster), June 8, 1888
D.237 Letter from Morrison Foster to chief clerk, Commissary General's Office, response on bottom, July 14, 1888
D.238 Letter from Morrison Foster to New Orleans subsistence department, response on back, July 18, 1888
D.239 Letter from L.E. Stofiel to Morrison Foster, February 24, 1891

Section: 7. Lawrenceville Burial Ground vs. War 17 School Board

Scope and Content Notes:

This section concerns itself with the Pittsburgh Ward 17 School and the issue of building upon the Lawrenceville Burial Ground, which was established by William B. Foster. The majority of these letters and clippings deal with the 1880's court battle between the two parties regarding building rights in the area on, and adjacent to, the burial ground.
D.240 Article, The Pittsburgh Dispatch, 1850
D.241 Small ad, no publication documentation, March 1882
D.242 Article, The Evening Chronicle, March 3, 1882
D.243 Article, The Pittsburg Leader, March 18, 1882
D.244 Article, The Pittsburg Leader, March 19, 1882
D.245 Article, The Daily Post, March 20, 1882
D.246 Article, The Daily Post, March 21, 1882
D.247 Article, The Pittsburgh Dispatch, March 21, 1882
D.248 Article, The Pittsburgh Dispatch, March 22, 1882
D.249 Article, no date, no documentation, undated
D.250 Article, no date, no documentation, undated
D.251 Letter from Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, March 23, 1882
D.252 Letter from Ann Eliza to Morrison Foster, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck, March 23, 1882
D.253 Letter from George M. Dallas to Morrison Foster, March 24, 1882
D.254 Note on paper: address of Nathan Gunnegle, undated
D.255 Article, The Pittsburg Leader, March 26, 1882
D. 256 Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas: Roger Jeffrey, William Moore, A.M. Mooreland, Morrison Foster v. City of Pittsburgh and 17th Ward School (2 copies), undated
D.257 Article, The Daily Post, June 1, 1882
D.258 Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, publication, November 1882
D.259 Unintelligible document regarding the Lawrenceville Burial Ground Court Case, undated
D.260 Statement regarding the formation of the Lawrenceville Burial Ground Court Case, undated
D.261 Journal sheets of speech denouncing the 17th Ward School being allowed to build on the burial ground, 1882
D.262 Article, The Pittsburg Leader, February 4, 1883
D.263 Letter from A. Harbaugh to Morrison Foster, March 17, 1883
D.264 Article, no documentation, undated
D.265 Attorney Charles McKenna to Board of Directors, 17th Ward School District, March 29, 1883
D.266 Article, The Daily Post, May 7, 1883
D.267 Article, The Pittsburgh Evening Chronicle, May 30, 1883
D.268 Article, The Pittsburgh Dispatch, May 31, 1883
D.269 Letter from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to nephew, Charles E. Barr, June 29, 1883
D.270 Letter from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to nephew Charles E. Barr, retyped by Evelyn Morneweck (2 copies), June 29, 1883
D.271 Letter from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to Morrison Foster, August 8, 1883
D.272 Letter from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to Morrison Foster; retyped by Evelyn Morneweck (2 copies), August 8, 1883
D.273 Postcard from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to Morrison Foster, August 10, 1883
D.274 Letter from Nathaniel G. Gunnegle to Morrison Foster, undated
D.275 Court suggestion for settlement with possible concessions, undated
D.276 Letter from Charles McKenna to Morrison Foster, August 22, 1883
D.277 Letter from G.W. Irwin to J.E. McKelvy, August 27, 1883
D.278 Master's report, Decree of the Court, October 4, 1884
D.279 Master's Report, Decree of the Court (rough copy), October 4, 1884
D.280 Letter from S.A. Will to Morrison Foster, October 17, 1884
D.281 Letter from Mrs. E.Y. Buchanan to Morrison Foster, October 25, 1884
D.282 Receipt of Morrison Foster and heirs' claim against 17th Ward School District, November 18, 1884
D.283 Letter from Thomas Marshall to Morrison Foster, November 18, 1884
D.284 Letter from Charles McKenna to Morrison Foster, May 22, 1886
D.285 Sketch of Foster Memorial and inscriptions, signed by Morrison Foster, May 27, 1886
D.286 Letter from George Moke to Morrison Foster, May 5, 1887
D.287 Letter from Mrs. E.Y. Buchanan to Morrison Foster, May 17, 1887
D.288 Letter from S.A. Will to Morrison Foster, May 19, 1887
D.289 Postcard from G. Seebird to Morrison Foster, May 26, 1887
D.290 Postcard addressed to Morrison Foster, May 16, 1887
D.291 Article from The Penny Press, May 20, 1887
D291.1 Letter from Gov. J. Foraker (Ohio) to Morrison Foster, August 27, 1888

Section: 8. Morrison Foster: Correspondence; Allegheny County Centennial, 1886

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains the correspondence and items dealing with Morrison Foster’s involvement with the 1886 centennial celebration of Allegheny County. Prominent in this series are letters from William Tecumseh Sherman and Rutherford B. Hayes, both of whom were invited to the celebration by Morrison Foster; both were unable to attend.
D.292 Letter from Levi P. Martin to Morrison Foster, August 28, 1888
D.293 Letter from William Tecumseh Sherman to Morrison Foster, August 29, 1888
D.294 Letter from Governor E.W. Wilson (WV) to Morrison Foster, September 10, 1888
D.295 Letter from Governor Fitzhugh Lee (VA) to Morrison Foster, September 1888
D.296 Letter from Samuel Gompers to Morrison Foster, September 18, 1888
D.297 Letter from Rutherford B. Hayes to Morrison Foster, September 20, 1888
D.298 Letter from Governor James Beaver (PA) to Morrison Foster, September 20, 1888
D.299 Photograph, "Centennial of Allegheny County, Meeting," September 24, 1888
D.300 Front page of Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette, September 25, 1888

Section: 9. "My Old Kentucky Home"

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains pamphlets, clippings, letters concerning the house called ‘Federal Hill’, in Bardstown, Ky whose owners claimed to be the inspiration for Foster’s melody, “My Old Kentucky Home.”
D.301 Postcards of "My Old Kentucky Home," Bardstown, KY (2 copies), undated
D.302 Booklet, Foster Melodies Medley in Memory of Judge John Rowan (2 copies), 1921
D.303 Official Kentucky Souvenir: Foster Melodies, 1921
D.304 Souvenir Booklet of My Old Kentucky Home (41 pages), 1923
D.305 Pamphlet, My Old Kentucky Home, 1923
D.306 Pamphlet, Visit Bardstown and My Old Kentucky Home, undated
D.307 Guidebook, Kentucky -- The Bluegrass State, undated
D.308 Souvenir postcards: My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, KY, undated
D.309 Souvenir edition of Historic Bardstown and My Old Kentucky Home (32 pages), undated
D.310 My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, KY, pamphlet and road map, undated
D.311 Published will of John Rowan, esq, (4 copies), undated
D.312 Article, "Homecomers will see statue of author of "My Old Kentucky Home" unveiled," The Louisville Herald, June 6, 1906
D.313 News clipping, "Federal Hill (The Old Kentucky Home," The Louisville Herald, January 13, 1922
D.314 Letter from Madge Rowan Frost to Evelyn Morneweck (typed copy), February 18, 1922
D.315 Letter from Madge Rowan Frost to Evelyn Foster Morneweck, February 18, 1922
D.316 Typed poem, "Federal Hill (My Old Kentucky Home)" signed by Edwin Carlisle Litsey, 1922
D.317 News clipping, 59th Anniversary of Stephen C. Foster's Death, January 13, 1923
D.318 News clipping, "Federal Hill (My Old Kentucky Home)," January 13, 1923
D.319 News clipping, "Foster Family will go to Old Kentucky Home," June 23, 1923
D.320 News clipping, "State makes shrine to man who wrote song," The District News, July 5, 1923
D.321 Postcard from Bill (?) to Evelyn Morneweck, July 5, 1923
D.322 "Foster House at Bardstown Formally Opened July 4th," Louisville Civic Opinion, July 7, 1923
D.323 News clippings, "Document Pittsburgh Delegation in Kentucky," 1923
D.324 Article, "Kentucky Pays Homage to Man Who Put Name on World's Lips," 1923
D.325 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck (2 pages), January 6, 1926
D.326 "Rare Treasures Added to Federal Hill Collection," Louisville Courier Journal, January 24, 1926
D.327 Letter from Laura Lott to Mr. and Mrs. Morneweck, January 26, 1926
D.328 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck, June 26, 1926
D.329 Article: "Pilgrimage of Kentuckians to Foster Shrine Arrange," 1926
D.330 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck, July 16, 1930
D.331 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck, November 19, 1933
D.332 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Jessie (Morneweck), November 19, 1933
D.333 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Eli Lilly, December 18, 1933
D.334 Article on the death of Warren Clay Callahan, The Courier Journal, January 23, 1934
D.335 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Eli Lilly, February 22, 1934
D.336 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck, February 23, 1934
D.337 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Eli Lilly, March 6, 1934
D.338 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Jessie and Evelyn Morneweck, March 7, 1934
D.339 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Lorena Callahan (2 pages), March 14, 1934
D.340 Article, "Kentucky Fetes Stephen C. Foster at Original Old Kentucky Home," Detroit Sunday Times, July 1, 1934
D.341 Letter from Lorena Callahan to Evelyn Morneweck, July 25, 1934
D.342 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Lorena Callahan, July 26, 1934
D.343 Photobook: In Memory of Madge Rowan Frost, the Last Mistress of My Old Kentucky Home, undated
D.344 Mrs. Maude Rowan Starr to Her Majesty Marie, Queen of Rumania (2 copies), undated
D.345 Envelope: "Louisville Addresses," undated
D.346 Photograph, "My Old Kentucky Home," Bardstown, KY, signed by Lorena Callahan, undated
D.347 News clipping dealing with the memorial of My Old Kentucky Home, undated
D.348 News clipping, "May Preserve Home Where Old Kentucky Home Originated," undated

Section: 10. McIlvaine-Morneweck Correspondence

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains correspondence between Evelyn Morneweck and Julie McIlvaine, both of whom were descendents of the Foster family. Most of these letters contain general correspondence and date from the 1930s.
D.349 Letter from Josiah Lilly to Evelyn Morneweck, February 19, 1935
D.350 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, February 27, 1935
D.351 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, March 6, 1935
D.352 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, March 9, 1935
D.353 Letter from William McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, March 14, 1935
D.354 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, March 19, 1935
D.355 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, March 20, 1935
D.356 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, March 29, 1935 (?)
D.357 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, May 19, 1935
D.358 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, June 6, 1935
D.359 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, July 12, 1935
D.360 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to "My Dear Friend," no date
D.361 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Mornweck, September 24, 1935
D.362 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, October 14, 1935
D.363 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., October 17, 1935
D.364 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, February 20th
D.365 Letter from Evelyn Mornweck to Julie McIlvaine, March 12, 1937
D.366 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, April 4, 1937
D.367 Description of "Homewood," Home of William Wilkins, undated
D.368 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, October 19, 1937
D.369 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, January 26, 1939
D.370 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, February 22, 1939
D.371 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Julie McIlvaine, March 17, 1939
D.372 Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. McIlvaine with grandsons, undated
D.373 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, January 5, 1940
D.374 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, undated
D.375 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, September 11, 1940
D.376 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, October 2, 1940
D.377 Typed excerpt from The Pittsburg Dispatch, September 6, 1903
D.378 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, December 2, 1940
D.379 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, September 26, 1942
D.380 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, March 23, 1943
D.381 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, August 3, 1943
D.382 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, December 24, 1943
D.383 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, April 21, 1944
D.384 Letter from Julie McIlvaine to Evelyn Morneweck, July 2, 1944

Section: 11. Rededication of Foster Memorial

Scope and Content Notes:

This section concerns publications and correspondence dealing with the 1955 rededication of the Foster Memorial in Lawrenceville, Pa. Among the correspondents are Evelyn Morneweck (descendent), Fletcher Hodges Jr. (director of the Foster Hall collection), and Joseph Borkowski (a local member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars).
D.385 Fletcher Hodges Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, February 7, 1955
D.386 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., February 9, 1955
D.387 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, February 21, 1955
D.388 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, March 11, 1955
D.389 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, April 1, 1955
D.390 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., April 5, 1955
D.391 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, April 13, 1955
D.392 Article: The Pittsburgh Post Gazette article on rededication of Foster Memorial, May 6, 1955
D.393 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., May 7, 1955
D.394 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, May 10, 1955
D.395 Events Program, Rededication and Patriotic Program at Lawrenceville Burial Grounds, May 15, 1955
D.396 Remarks of Fletcher Hodges, Jr., at Foster Memorial rededication, May 15, 1955
D.397 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, May 19, 1955
D.398 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, May 24, 1955
D.399 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Fletcher Hodges, Jr., May 26, 1955
D.400 Letter from Fletcher Hodges, Jr., to Evelyn Morneweck, June 9, 1955
D.401 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Joseph Borkowski, June 22, 1955
D.402 Letter from Joseph Borkowski to Evelyn Morneweck, December 3, 1955
D.403 Letter from Evelyn Morneweck to Joseph Borkowski, December 10, 1955

Section: 12. Miscellaneous

Scope and Content Notes:

This section contains unrelated clippings and items which are connected to the Foster family. Perhaps the most interesting item is a large pocketbook with the penciled inscription “Morrison Foster, 1863.”
D.404 Pocketbook, "Morrison Foster, 1863," 1863
D.405 Photograph, "Jessie Schulten," undated
D.406 Article, "The Quiet Observer," The Post-Gazette; Morrison foster discusses paintings in family's possession, undated
D.407 News clipping, "Notable Paintings from the Carnegie Art Galleries...No. 21, Portrait of Stephen C. Foster," February 1, 1912