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A handwritten letter from Kevin. The cover has a drawing of a sun and sky with the names of the 32 victims. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students.

A handwritten letter from Kotone Fey from Sasebo, Japan. The letter is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea.

A handwritten letter from Kris Allen from Sasebo, Japan. The letter has a cut out of a man and written inside of the man is a message of sending prayers across the sea.

A handwritten letter from Kyle, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students.

A handwritten letter from Lara from Scarborough, Ontario. The cover has a drawing of a bird in front of a cross and a rainbow. Above the drawing is "Virginia Tech" and around the rainbow is "Hope". Below that is a drawing of a purple heart. The…

A handwritten letter from Laura Reynolds. The cover has the words "Sorry 4 your loss" with a Cross next to it. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students..

A handwritten letter from Lindsay D. The cover has the words "We're praying 4 you!" The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Liza. The cover has drawing of smiley face and the words, "VT Student". The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students, stating "May love comfort you at this difficult time." The inside also has…

A handwritten letter from Mare G. from Scarborough, Ontario. The letter is colorful with drawings of hearts and crosses surrounding the message. The message expresses sympathy to Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Maria (Jomiye) from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students and wishes for peace.

A handwritten letter from Maria M. from Sasebo, Japan. The cover has the words "I care!" in bubble letters. The inside is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea. It also has a short poem.

A handwritten letter from Martin Eturralde. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Under the message, there is a drawing of a small red rose.

A handwritten letter from Matt Lamien. The cover has a drawing of a man, wearing a VT shirt. Around the borders are the words "Love, prayers" and "Always Virginia Tech." The inside has a drawing of a tear drop and flag with the words, "Many families,…

A handwritten letter from Mckayla. There is a positive message that states "We are thinking of you and we hope you feel better soon!"

A handwritten letter from Melissa. The cover has the words "Sorry." . The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students..

A handwritten letter from Misa. The letter has a positive message, wishing for peace for VT students and their families.

A handwritten letter from Mossih Spingher, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students, hoping they will stay strong.

A handwritten letter from Na In Hyuk from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students across the sea.

A handwritten letter from Nancy Alondra. The cover has "Sorry" with a frowny face. The inside has a positive message, sending condolences to Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Nicole Salgado. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Around the message is a yellow and orange border.

An handwritten letter from Noah Carrillo. The cover has the names of the 32 victims printed out and the words, "With Love." The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy and has a drawing of a pelican.

A handwritten letter from Olivia. The letter expresses a Hail Mary message that leads to condolences and sympathy to the VT students. It has drawings of crosses in the corner and a border.

A handwritten letter from Rachel Patty. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Around the message is a red and blue stamp border.

A handwritten letter from Rebecca. The cover has "Go VT Hokies," in block letters. The inside has a positive message about praying for Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Roger Ramirez from Richardson North Jr. High. The letter expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Sara Gonzales. The cover has a rose in a box with "hope" written above it. The inside has a positive message about hope for Virginia Tech and its students.

A handwritten letter from Savannah Vincent. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech University, Hokies Rock." The inside repeats the phrases on the outside and has a drawing of the Hokie Bird.

A handwritten letter from Scott Russell Hoerman. The cover has a big VT drawn on it with stripes. The inside expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Shawn Hatcher, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The cover is blank with words but is colorful. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. The inside also has drawing of the Hokie…

A handwritten letter from Spencer K, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students, especially his brother who was a junior at the school. He expresses support for the university and hope for the students and their future.

An handwritten letter from Sydney. The cover is blank. The inside has heart cut outs and drawing of hearts everywhere.

A handwritten letter from Tanya. There is a positive message that states "I hope you feel better soon! We love you!"

A handwritten letter from Vincent Mills. The cover has a drawing of a man, wearing Hokie gear and saying "I'm sorry." The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students and hoping they are alright. It also has the words,…

An handwritten letter from William Pagan. The cover has a drawing of VT, colored in red surrounded an orange and red background. It also has the words "Go Hokies," at the top. The inside has a positive message of sympathy and condolences.

A handwritten letter from Won (Katie) from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students across the sea.

An handwritten letter from Yolonda Perez. The cover has a drawing of VT, colored in red surrounded an orange and red background. It also has the words "Go Hokies," at the top. The inside has a positive message of sympathy and condolences. Under the…

A handwritten letter from Zedia Abell. The cover has the words "To: Virginia Tech" and a drawing of heart. The inside has a positive message and poem that expresses sympathy to VT students with a couple of hearts.

A letter to the mill superintendant asking about jobs for men being released from jail.

A letter to a former mill employee accusing him of trying to convince his former coworkers at the mill to quit and join him at his new company.

A letter from Mrs. Patsie Pruitt asking for her job back at the mill. She had moved to Maryland, but wanted to go back to Fries because child labor laws in Maryland prevented her children from working.

A letter from Haywood Haynes informing the mill that he and his family would be coming to work at the mill, with information about his family and their housing needs.

A letter from Mrs. Jack Epps asking for fabric samples to match her new wallpaper.

A letter from the Werthan Bag Corporation asking the mill to resell their empty bags to help with the war effort.

A letter from Herbert Neisser, MD, inquiring about a position at the mill.

A handwritten letter from Anthony who sends sympathy and condolences to the students, encouraging to keep learning and going to school.

A handwritten letter from Caresse who expresses sympathy toward Virginia Tech. There is a Hokie Respect sticker at the top with hand drawn VT around it. There is alo god bless written on the sides, as well as, a note on the bottom stating, "Texas and…

A photograph of three men having a discussion on the porch of the mill.

Sena and Harold Funk with a newborn baby

A letter responding to another company's attempts to collect on an alleged $2 debt.

The Lobdell Car Wheel Company had its beginnings in 1830, when Jonathon Bonney and Charles Bush established a small foundry in Wilmington, Delaware. By 1867, the year it was incorporated as the Lobdell Car Wheel Company, the business had added…