Personal letters from Joel B. Cahoon and Margaret to Richard Hughes,

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Bay Village Historical Society

Name/Title

Personal letters from Joel B. Cahoon and Margaret to Richard Hughes,

Entry/Object ID

2000.FIC.02.215

Scope and Content

This item contains two letters - one from J.B. Cahoon to an unnamed individual and the second from M.A. Cahoon to the same person. Th first letter contains info on the current prices of various crops but is primarily concerned with the non payment of a debt by a Mr. Beish. Mr. Cahoon requests the aid of the correspondent in securing the repayment. Based on the second letter it would appear that the recipient in both is Mr. Richard Hughes. The second letter relates family information and the wish for a visit. Cahoon children and their temperaments/personalities are stated. [Deterioration on the outside edge of the letter where sections are missing Cuyahoga County [Dover - underneath], Cuyahoga County. February Dear Sir, We received a letter from Mr Hughes last winter and is as much pleased to hear from you since that time we have often talked of writing but delayed it until this time. We are all enjoying good health as a family and have been blessed with the inestimable blessing since we got rid of the White Water fever and Ague. I hope to have the same news from you and yours. No news of importance, money is scarce. [missing] hard and produce low, we hope for better times when Henry Clay takes the reins of government in his hands. Corn is 35 ct Wheat 70. Pork from $2.50 to $3.50. Oats 25. Beef $2. I am farming a little, but it is a slow way of getting money these days. I would like to know if Mr Beish is in your neighborhood. also if he mailed that money for the note that he gave me, which he promised should be done in your presence. If he has not - I would be much [missing] to you if you would see him, and [missing] from him when he can or will remit it: I'll [missing] due more than a year. tell him if [missing] [p. 2] please that I need it much and wish him to send it as soon as possible. You will please write soon and let us know the news in [missing] vicinity how times are hc [etc.]. I would like you to write as soon as you see Mr Beish and let me know what the prospects are. If he has left your neighborhood. you will please let me know where to direct a letter to him. Your immediate attention to this will oblige me very much. I remain yours respectfully JB Cahoon Richard Hughes Dry Fork. My Dear Friend, As Mr Cahoon has left some room I thought I would fill it up by writing a few lines to you. I received your letter last February and was much pleased to hear of you and your family I have promised from time to time to write but Procrastination that thief of time has stole upon untill now. Although I have not written to you much - not think that you and your [hole - family?] have been forgotten by us. Often are you [hole - the?] subject of our evening conversation and with [p. 3] pleasure do we retrospect by gone days Lydia often says "ma when will you write to Mr Hughes I should like very much to see you. [missing] I think I would like if I only could [missing] you as I used to be so that I could run up and spend an hour or two with you as I used to. I was pleased, but surprised to hear of the [missing] of your son Ezekiel, as you know I am not suspicious of such matters. I hope he may to be a comfort to you. I suppose he is quite [missing] man by this time. How does Miss Martha [missing] on. I suppose she can sew finely by this time does not sew leaves. The children talk a great deal of your children and would like to see them very much. Thomas, Joseph, Lydia, and Kenyon go to school. Oscar and Laura stay home with me. Oscar is as good a boy as he was a babe. Laura is very good also. She is learning her letters talks very plain. Kenyon is as full of mischief as ever and sends his love to Frances and Martha. Lydia sends a great deal of love to you, Elizabeth, Mary, Frances and Martha. Thomas and Joseph desire to be remembered to you all. You will please write [missing] write me all the news. Let me know [missing] is and when you see her give all [missing] [p. 4] to her. tell her I am going to write to her soon. you will please remember us to your Father Hughes family. Mrs Arnolds family, Mrs Radcliffe and all who may enquire after us. Melissa and William were to see us a few days ago they have a fine son which they call Eugene Amos. he is one year old. I will write to you soon again you will please write [missing] and believe me ever to be your sincere friend M.A. Cahoon B. Remember me to Mr Hughes. Mr Cahoon desires to be remembered to you and the children Kenyon says I must ask Mr Hughes if his [missing] grows he talks a great deal about [missing] Marcella. Excuse my scrawl I know [missing] friendship can overlook bad writing [missing] Hughes Yours sincerely M.A. Cahoon Folded to create an envelope Postmark CLEVELAND O / FEB / 4 18 Mr Richard Hughes, Elisabeth Town, Hamilton County, Ohio. Blue ink scribbles with numeric notations T. Drifork?

Collection

Early Family Papers: Cahoon

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Beish, Mr.

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Cahoon, Kenyon

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Cahoon, Laura

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Cahoon, M.A.

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Cahoon, Oscar

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Cahoon, Lydia

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Hughes, Ezekiel

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Hughes, Frances

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Hughes, Martha

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Cahoon, Joel Butler

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Drifork, T.

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Hughes, Richard