Name/Title
Letter dated November 1, 1920 Annual Bull Family PicnicEntry/Object ID
002151Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
This document is a formal letter dated November 1st, 1920, sent by The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association, Incorporated. It serves as a call to action for family descendants to fund a memorial project following the 1920 Bull Picnic.
Core Objective
The association's "1920 War Memorial Committee" aims to purchase the "Old Stone House" and its surrounding 185-acre farm in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, N.Y. This acquisition is intended to serve as a memorial to the family members ("the boys") who served in World War I.
Key Details
Financial Goal: The total purchase price is $20,000.
Current Progress: At the time of the letter, over one-fifth (more than $4,000) had already been pledged or contributed.
The Request: The committee is urging all descendants to submit pledges or contributions immediately so they can exercise their purchase option on the property.
Leadership: The letter is signed by Charles W. Slaughter, President of the association.
Committee Members & Locations
The letterhead lists a prominent group of family representatives from across New York:
Charles W. Slaughter (Pres.): Brooklyn
Charles M. Bull (VP): Poughkeepsie
Ernest M. Bull (Treasurer): New York City
Robert McLeod Jackson (Secretary): New York City
Other Members: Residents of Goshen, Campbell Hall, Chester, and Monroe, NY.
Historical Significance
The "Old Stone House" (also known as the Bull Stone House) is a significant historical site in the Hudson Valley. This document captures a pivotal moment in its history—when the family formally organized to preserve it as a permanent ancestral home and war memorial.