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Ensor LettersTranscribed by Betty Adams |
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| The Ensor
Letters are in the possession of Carolyn Hartman and Leah McCreary (now
deceased) of Catlett Station Antiques on Rt. 28, south of Manassas.
Latest information is that Carolyn Hartman has given up the shop. They
have the original letters along with other things as a display in their
shop. They are not for sale but can be viewed there. ENSOR LETTER - Kentucky Girls The following is a letter written by Stephen Ensor to his brother Mr. William R. Ensor, Stafford County, Virginia, By the Politeness of Mr. Allen Stephens. Hardin's Creek, Washington County, Kentucky September 29th, 1818 Dear Brother, I now embrace the pleasing oportunity of writing to you a few lines in answer to your Post which date I don't recollect which letter. Gave me a deel of Satisfaction to hear that you were all well except ole Shank in which were a list of marriages which are sickening but I wish them well I am sorry to inform you that at the time that I receive your letter, I was scarcely able to ride to Springfield and have been unwell all the Summer my flesh has been very much reduced and my spirits equally the same but I am very much (recruded?) since the weather has began to get cool which makes me think that I shall get well, hoping this scribble will reach you enjoying all the blessings of good health and family. I am still teaching school and expect to continue until Christmas and then I shall quit the business as I believe it is the cause of my illness. My mind's unsettled as to my next occupation as I am again (turstee?) in the marrying line. I have some thought of going to the Masourie Territory and at other times I have a thought of going to Virginia but I know not what I may do nor where I may gowhen I think of the Girls I left in your country it makes me hate myself that I should leave such a country without a wife. and I think if I had my ole bait to nibble at again I could slip it off and get under the quicksand like and EEC (or one eel?). You must excuse my nonsence as I have nothing of consequence to write and if I had, Uncle Allen Stephens will be the bearer and he can tell more than I can but I will tell you somthing about the regulating business. they are a set of People that are not subject to the common law they go about in the night and commit depredations by blacking themselves so as not to be known and drive off the rogues supposed to be and people that insult them. They whip and some they kill but very few gets hurt that are not rogues. Louisa Ensor has another daughter. James Ensor left this neighbourhood a few days ago and is as well as common and family your relations are generally well. I was in Louisville a few weeks ago and thare I heard from you by George M. Parsons on his way home and thare I saw my old schoolmate Horace Hill which done me good. If you have any notion of coming to Kentucky now is your time for crops of corn are very good and lands are rising fast but don't let me persuade you to come for I don't like the People here myself as well as I so in Virginia but its a great country for corn and fat girls but the poors of their flesh are so open the Grease runs out and keeps their flesh from cracking and very often they get so fat they have to call on (another?) wife to relieve them of the fat but no wonder when still slops are so plenty and the @ 2/3 for gallon from the still. I must stop this part of my subject; and you must not let the girls see it for I expect to get my wife out of your neighbourhood at last and then they would have a complete joke on me. I want you to write to me by Uncle Stephens without fail and let me know what horses are selling for and whether or not I would according to Uncle Allen's account be worth driving in about the first of February makes as I have a notion of coming in about that time if horses should be worth driving. I want you to write any way and let me know how the girls are marrying off and whether it would be possible to sweep up one of their heels or whether they still want (boot?) I want to see you all but its out of my power at present. Give my love to Anna and ask her to give my love to Miss Sidenta and Ann. Give my love to all enquiring friends You must excuse my scribble as I have a sore thum and have a good del of writing to do in school. And you must likewise excuse the strength of my scribble as I have nothing worth writing at this time. Your friend until death, Stephen Ensor Stephen Ensor, South Carolina-11974, Fanny Wright, m. 19 Sept 1819 Washington Co., Kentucky, srv Thomas Hills' Co. Virginia Mil, lived Washington City, Kentucky 1855-71 - Index to War of 1812 Pension Files, Vol. 1, A-F, transcribed by Virgil D. Withe, copyright 1989 ENSOR LETTER - Where is the check? The following is a letter from James to his brother William Ensor. The envelope says: Parkersburg Ill, June 29 - to Mr. W. R. Ensor, Somerville, Fauquier County, Virginia Richland County, Illinois, June 26th, 1849 Dear Brother, About the first of March - Last I Received a letter Dated at Warrenton, Fauquier County Virginia Feby. 24, and signed John P. Phillips as commissioner of the Court Informing me that he Phillips has $289..9 in his hands for me my part of the Sale of the Negro(s?) of our Step mother, and said he would Deposit it in the Bank at Fredericksburg and Take a Riceipt of Deposit as soon as he Received my Instruction. I answered it in a few Days and Instructed him to get a Check on the Bank of Indiana at Evanswille, or Vincenes and also to see if he could find what had become of my Little Portion of Grand father Stephens' Estate and secure it for me, and having received no Intelgence from him, About a month ago I wrote to him again and have Received no answer yet. which makes me think something had gone wrong Either with him or the mail theirfore. I wish you would see him and write to me as soon as possible what has caused the Delay I will now Inform you that we are all in Tolerable health at Present, that is at home But my family is pretty much Scattered---there is two of my sons in Wisconsin and one my oldest, gone to the Calliafornia gold Diggins he was better than four hundred miles From house when he wrote Back in april I have hearn nothing Particular from him since I have three Daughters and one Son Lives with me. Our Crop of Corn and oats is Backward for the Season I am Done my wheat harvest and the army worm has saved the Trouble of mowing the meadows But Prairie grass I think will be pretty good. a great Deal of the wheat in this settlement is Ruined By the Rust. I have twelve acres the hoggs wont eat. I write Such a Bad hand that I will ---(borsabide?) By Saying I hope these lines will find you family and all enquering friends enjoying the Blessing of health and prosperity, I am your Respectfully James Ensor PS Just as I was Haveing this letter mailed I Received Mr. Phillips Letter with a Check in good order on the Bank of Virginia so this will Save you the trouble of Seeing him. I am yours Jas. Ensor ENSOR NOTES - Bad Teeth The following notes and messages were found by Carolyn Hartman at her antique store at Fauquier Co., Virginia. The following note was addressed to Mr. William Ensor, Stafford, with the name John written across the corner. He may have been the bearer of the note. 14th November, 1819 Wm. Ensor D.Sir, It would give me a pleasure (if I had it in my power) to inform you where you could get a boy that would answer your purpose, but have none of my own that could spare or perhaps that would answer, not do I at this time know of one to recommend you to. Should I hear of such as I think would suit you in time will notify you by your man John. I am Sir Yrs, Respectfully O. Eddingbrough ( I am unsure of the signature.) The following note was addressed to Mr. W. Ensor (Per the Barer) Dear Sir, I have a Negoe Man very sick. Its thought by Doc V. Clopton, that his indispostion is Occationed from a parsall stumpy tuth (or teeth), that affects his mouth Jaws and head, he is unable to turn out may I ask the favour of you to ride down and indeavour to take his teath out. And (I can not make out closing) (can not make out first name) Skinkin? 5th March 1836 Spring Farm |
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