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- Collection: General Pierce Manning Butler Young Papers
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2005.36.117: William Young to Mother, 1859 September 1
This four-page handwritten letter from William Young is almost illegible. The author laments about his loneliness and hopes family comes to visit soon. He also details the health of himself and his family.
2005.36.152: W.W. Boyd to P.M.B. Young, 1857 May 23
Bill of payment. 1 handwritten page.
2005.36.89: W. L. Blake to Dr. Thos F. Jones, 1856 July 4
In the letter Blake recounted his meeting with a few girls from Newberry District and his travels with two ladies. He told Jones of all the people getting married and where they were from and also of some deaths and illnesses. He ended the letter…
2005.36.89: W. L. Blake to Dr. Thos. F. Jones, 1856 July 04
Letter recounting the writer meeting several (girl)friends and relating other friends who are engaged or married. Noted others who are sick or have died. Also mentioned monetary notes and a probated note. One handwritten envelope and four…
2005.36.112: George and Virginia to Mother (Young), 1859 June 23
Virginia writes a letter to Mother Young, detailing the family’s recent business, thanking them for gifts of apples while describing how the whole family is sick, especially George. George writes a shorter letter to accompany hers, where he speaks…
2005.36.125: Unknown to Caroline E. Young, 1859 March 15
This three-page handwritten letter, including envelope, is indicative of the illiteracy of the unknown author. It is a simple letter chronicling how God can heal wounds of the flesh and of the heart and spirit. She expresses hope that Caroline will…
2005.36.94: Letter(s) to Dr. R. M. Young, 1856 May 30 & June 2
Two letters appear in this collection. Both are sent to Dr. Robert M. Young (Pierce's father). The first letter discusses the verdict in a manslaughter case, and the second letter discusses the events that took place once the writer left…
2005.36.164: Letter to P.M.B. Young, 1859 March 31
Letter to Pierce concerning his military attire. The sender comments on epaulets that are available. The letter mentions seeing Pierce's name in the local Savannah newspaper as a cadet at West Point. In the article, Pierce is described as excellent…
2005.36.331: Unknown to Mrs. Dr. R.M. Young, 1860 February 8
This two-page handwritten letter, with additional envelope, is a light-heartedl note that explains the weather in Newport and how the family is doing generally. He also briefly comments on the recent visit of Aunt Mary and Aunt Georgia.
2005.36.394: Unknown to John, 1860 January 18
This is a two-page handwritten letter, presumably authored by P.M.B. Young himself judging by his account of the "frozen blue hell" and the frozen Hudson River. He compliments John on his engagement. On the eve of the outbreak of war, he offers a…
2005.36.547: Unknown to Brother, Unknown Date
While this one-page handwritten letter is incomplete, it is assumed to have been authored by P.M.B. Young. In it, he describes artillery and light infantry drills at West Point Military Academy, including his colleagues. He also comments generally…
2005.36.162: Unknown to Sister, 1857 June 25
This four-page handwritten letter is commentary on life in Greenville, South Carolina. The author details his labor in fixing railings, fences, and gates. Additionally, he laments how difficult it is to grow a garden. In fact, he is so busy at…
2005.36.126: Letter to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1859 March 01
Letter detailing business transactions, cotton purchasing, settling of payments, and runaway slaves. 4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.168: Court Martial, 1857 April 29
2 handwritten pages and an envelope.
2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17
The author writes to her mother about a Masquerade she recently attended in Newport. She talks of fireworks and Impersonations of “Old John Brown of Harpers ferry.” She also writes of her dislike for the Yankees. 5 handwritten pages.
2005.36.110: Unknown to Pierce M.B. Young, 1856
Author extended an invitation to Pierce to visit on Pierce's next trip out west. He mentioned an upcoming duck hunt at Beaver Dam and wished that Pierce could join him. The author mentioned being annoyed with Griff for not responding to several…
2005.36.649: Unknown to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1859
The author wrote an acknowledgment on behalf of Edmund of an invitation extended by Thomas to have Edmund come for a visit so Thomas can treat his illness. Regrets extended that Edmund cannot travel. Provides a lengthy and detailed description of…
2005.36.238: Unknown to Pierce M.B. Young, unknown
A note to Pierce M.B. Young requesting his visit during Young's stay in New York. Unknown author mentioned that his brother was renting author's furnished house and the author was boarding with his family at 17 East 31st Street. 1 handwritten page.
2005.36.153: Unknown to Unknown, 1857
This one-page handwritten note to an unidentified recipient from an unknown author offers amiable sentiments toward Captain Young following an unspecified incident with May Eleanor Nesbit.
2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26
Tom Jones writes to Kate telling her is suffering from pneumonia and is tired because he has been caring for other sick patients the past week. He hopes she still loves him and wishes to get married; he still madly loves her and hopes to hear the…
2005.36.290: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 September 18
Tom writes Kate a long letter wracked with insecurities after having their wedding has been postponed a week, hoping that Kate will look at him and marriage favorably and convincing her to wait and not overthink the predicament. He ends with…
2005.36.276: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 April 15
The final page with author is not given, but from other similar letters this is Tom Jones to Kate. He misses her and hopes he can see her soon, he assures her despite the rumors he is not seeing anyone any longer in Kingston. 2 handwritten pages and…
2005.36.149: Thos. F. Bythersbog (?) to Tom, 1857 September 27
The writer chastises Tom for not taking care of himself and tells what medicine to take for his liver problems. Mentions that the crops are poor because of the drought. He is happy to hear that Tom and Kate have made up (after a disagreement). …
2005.36.158: Thomas Laurens Jones to Caroline Jones Young, 1856 December 8
Letter from Thomas L. Jones to his sister Caroline regarding the suicide of their brother Edmund Jones. Thomas recounted Edmund's affliction and expressed shock and dismay. He wrote words of consolation, and encouragement to have faith. I envelope…
2005.36.624: Thomas L. Jones to Caroline, 1856 April 9
4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.281: Thomas H. Jones to Kate, 1858 March 29
Thomas writes Kate to express his love to her and his desire to be reunited with her, although he is thankful they are able to communicate through letter. He recently had a nice stay at Barnsley's, where he celebrated with music, food, and drink, and…
2005.36.273: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 November 13
In this two-page handwritten love letter to Kate, Thomas F. Jones, Jr. comments on visiting her bother, Frank, in Georgia. He explains how he desires to live in that part of the country. He indicates that he is "almost well again," but did not…
2005.36.266: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 April 18
Thomas F. Jones, Jr. authored this seven-page handwritten letter describing an ordeal with an unidentified drunken friend. He was so drunk that Jones likened him to a "Patagonian" who likened him to "the Evil Spirit." He also reassures Kate the he is…
2005.36.292: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 March 29
In this three-page handwritten love letter, Thomas F. Jones, Jr. bestows his adoration upon the recipient. He comments how he loved another before, but the woman did not reciprocate his affections. He mentions that he traveled 500 miles by horse for…
2005.36.288: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1858 April 24
In a letter to his wife, who is somewhere else, Tom asks when she is going to Columbia. He is happy she is going to Mill Creek but also misses her. He attended a conversation party as a fundraiser for church, where woman fell down the stairs. He…
2005.36.269: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 August 29
Thomas begins the letter by denying that he has laid eyes on other ladies, apparently in response to accusatory letter from Kate. He mentions that he has been sick with a fever for a long time. He asks if she will marry him in November or December…
2005.36.279: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 February 26
A love letter from Dr. Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate expressing concern about her recent illness, his joy and delight in her, and his love and longing to see her again. He mentioned a communion meeting at the church and an adversarial situation…
2005.36.289: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 May 22
Tom tells Kate that he has to cancel their upcoming visit due to a rise in patient visits. He also writes about his unsuccessful quest to find two letters she had previously written to Jones. He finishes the letter by telling her of the church choir…
2005.36.272: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 16
Tom tells Kate that he has written to her parents concerning the marriage proposal and his fear of rejection. 1 handwritten page.
2005.36.267: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 03
Jones writes of his travels, his fear of Kate’s parents rejecting his marriage proposal, and his joining of a local church. 3 handwritten pages.
2005.36.293: A letter from Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 May 18
This is an apology letter from Thomas to Kate for a lapse in writing. He expresses his satisfaction in knowing that the feelings she possesses for him are stronger than anyone else in his life. He confirms his affection for her, despite enjoying…
2005.36.280: Letter from Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 9
Thomas expresses his wish to Kate that she would write more often, and that he spends energy and emotion waiting on her letters every day. He tells her that he must hear from her to be happy.
2005.36.268: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, unknown
A letter from Thomas Jones Jr. to Kate. Thomas updates Kate about family matters, discusses recent purchases, asks about her health. 6 handwritten pages
2005.36.277: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to "My Beloved Kate," 1858 April 19
Jones is writing Kate to question why she does not write him more often. He admits to being busy, and also writing several letters that were not mailed. However, he still questions why she does not write more. He describes the dull conditions of…
2005.36.294: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1857
A love letter from Thomas to Kate expressing his concern about the long delay in receiving a letter from her and his high anxiety and worry about her health. He expressed how much he missed her and longed to hear from her. He asked Kate to write…
2005.36.270: Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 July 27
A short letter to Kate that included an inquiry about when she was leaving for Carolina. Tom said that Emma wanted to travel with her, if her father would wait. One handwritten page.
2005.36.320: T. Farrow to Dr. Thomas Foster Jones, 1860 September 5
From T. Farrow to Dr. Thomas Foster Jones in response to an invitation to Foster's upcoming wedding. Farrow informs Dr. Foster that he will be unable to make the wedding, but sends his best. 2 handwritten pages
2005.36.173: Stephens Hammond & Co. to R.M. Young, 1857 March 28
This handwritten one-page receipt, with envelope, from Stephens Hammond & Co. describes the purchase of ___________ and window glass by R.M. Young in February 1836.
2005.36.129: Sister to Brother, 1859 November 1
A letter from Sister to Brother, detailing family events and the conditions of Sally, Carrie, and others. The author mentions the Summer plans of the family, as they plan to reside in Virginia Springs for the season. Additionally, a visit with Dr.…
2005.36.160: Robert to Mother, 1857 March 27
A letter from Robert to his mother, sent from Savannah, Georgia. Robert describes the beauties of Savannah, and potential plans to send his children to stay with his mother. He goes on to briefly describe his time in the northern cities of…