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- Collection: General Pierce Manning Butler Young Papers
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2005.36.147: J.W. Jones to Unknown, 1857 July 11
J.W. Jones writes to his brother asking when he plans to visit again and how much he enjoys talking business with the his brother. Jones writes of the family and how an acquaintance is unsatisfied with an alcoholic boss. 6 handwritten pages.
2005.36.146: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1857 June 16
This letter from sister Louisa expresses how much she misses Pierce. She discusses a visit from Robert that went well. Louisa also expresses her pleasure at Pierce's bright future by complimenting his position at West Point. Louisa mentions a wedding…
2005.36.145: P.M.B. Young to Mother, 1856 March 8
P.M.B. writes home to his mother, and he talks about cadet life, his classes, and what he has been doing with his little spare time. Meanwhile, he talks about a merit appointment that he believes he should have been recommended for. 3 handwritten…
2005.36.135: Emma to Sister, 1859 March 25
This three-page handwritten letter is torn at the top. Written in Emma's hand. she details Ed's recovery from an unknown ailment. She mostly discusses family affairs and general news, including a recent birth, probably to entice her sister to visit…
2005.36.133: Ma & Mary Thompson to Caroline Elizabeth Jones, (Unknown Year) December 23
Ma authors the first page and writes about Christmas events. Mary authors the final pages to Caroline because Ma is in pain. She goes to write about her desire to travel the world and that Louisa has moved to Kentucky with Thomas. She also writes…
2005.36.13: J.W. Jones to Jeni, 1857 July 6
J.W. Jones writes to Jeni, thanking her for corresponding because since she does so rarely his family often wonders about her. His children have been sick and he is requesting a horse to be sent to him. His crops are not doing that great, neither are…
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.…
2005.36.128: Fannie [Jacobs?] to Miss Lou, 1859 November 3
A letter from a new friend from a young lady going to school in Charleston. She mentions a carriage breakdown in Greensboro. She has settled back in Charleston and is waiting for school to start back. She tells Miss Lou that she wishes all her…
2005.36.127: Kate to Unknown, 1859 June 19
A letter from Kate to Unknown, concerning the state of the family and family friends. Cousin Henry, Sally, and Carrie are mentioned. Kate continuously mentions her sadness at the recipient's absence. 3 handwritten pages
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.
2005.36.125: 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…
2005.36.123: Louisa to Tom, 1859 August 31
Louisa writes to Tom, excusing herself for being in a poor mental/physical state because her recent bouts of illness. Much of her family has been sick, including children and aunts. She hopes that she can come visit him or he can come visit her soon.…
2005.36.122: Jeannie to Louisa Young, 22 May 1859
This letter expresses pain and disappointment related to the “very long time” since receiving a letter. Jeannie compares the love to a son to her love for Louisa. The letter also discusses the social life of Charleston, South Carolina.
2005.36.121: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Louisa Young, Unknown March 29
News on family health and well-being along with advice and encouragement on making courtship and marriage decisions. Requests that the family make a trip to SC for a visit. Includes a warning to Robert M. Young, Sr. to be watchful for a fugitive…
2005.36.120: Emma to brother, 1859 August 29
A letter to her brother, whose wife (and baby) has recently died. She tells her brother to think of her in heaven. She asks about the baby, if it lived and if so does his mother-in-law have it, and an offer to take the baby if he wants. Three…
2005.36.119: Elizabeth Caroline Young to Son, 1859 September 6
The letter was from Elizabeth Caroline Young to her son, dated September 6, 1859. In the letter, Elizabeth Caroline Young addresses current family topics, such as deaths, illnesses, and the state of the family in general. 4 handwritten pages
2005.36.118: (Fannie?) to Louisa Young Jones, 1859 September 14
The unknown writer is telling Tom about his/her baby daughter and hopes that she will be able to visit her soon. 2 handwritten pages. *The second page is written in a different hand.
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.
2005.36.116: George William Young to Louisa Young, 1859 September 20
George William Young arriving in Cartersville on the next Monday with his wife, children, and one slave. Arranging for Louisa to make plans to meet them at the depot in Cartersville. 3 handwritten pages
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…
2005.36.111: (E.T. Sabal?) to P.M.B. Young, 1859 May 14
A letter to P.M.B. Young from a friend who is sick and unable to leave home.
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…
2005.36.108: Pierce M.B. Young to Louisa Young, 1859 May 15
Letter was written right before P.M.B. Young's first furlough after two years at West Point. He mentions a receipt of money from father and agreement with father's views. Includes comments about reluctance to ask someone for a favor, disdain for…
2005.36.107: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1859 June 9
A brief letter from Louisa Jones to PMB Young. Louisa expresses how she misses her brother and is excited to see him during an upcoming visit. She mentions the condition of their brother, Robert. Louisa discusses family matters as well as mentioning…
2005.36.106: P.M.B. Young to Sister, 1859 June 12
P.M.B. Young writes home to his sister (specific one unknown) his recent examinations, banquets for soldiers returning to campus, and graduation of a class and the ceremony that went along with it. 2 handwritten pages
2005.36.106: Mary to Elizabeth Caroline Young
Letter from Mary to her sister, Elizabeth Caroline Young. Mary inquires about Elizabeth's health, noted it as poor. Mary also mentions a proposed family visit, and reminisces about memories between the two sisters.
2005.36.104: John A. Jones to Sister, 1859 May 27
4 handwritten pages, this letter is torn in the center and the author wrote vertically over the first page of the letter when concluding. This letter, while difficult to read, chronicles the general affairs of the family, including recent…
2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
2005.36.101: N. Reynolds to Tom, 1859 November 23
A letter from a mother-in-law to her son-in-law about the death of her daughter. She referenced a good cotton crop. And someone named Alick who was employed by Dr. Framer. She sent him a picture of Kate and referred to another photo that she had. …
2005.36.101: N Reynolds to Tom, 1859 November 23
A letter to Tom from his mother-in-law (?) about the death of her daughter, Kate. She mentioned the cotton crop, a visit from his mother, She discussed Alick, who is working for Dr. Framer and asked Tom to have him stop smoking. She mentioned that…
