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- Collection: General Pierce Manning Butler Young Papers
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2005.36.369: Fannie to Louisa Young Jones, 1860 August 07
Fannie writes to Lou informing her she will not will be able to visit due to travel problems and late arrivals. 2 handwritten pages.
2005.36.311: (Henry Thompson Jones?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1860 July 12
Letter written by Henry asking Tom if he could borrow “either a horse or mule” for an upcoming trip. 1 handwritten page.
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.
2005.36.126: Letter to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1859 March 01
Letter detailing business transactions, cotton purchasing, settling of payments, and runaway slaves. 4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.471: Cousin (Rupo?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1858 October 06
Cousin (Rupo?) writes to Tom that he received his letter detailing their stay at Montvale Springs. The cousin sends his condolences to Tom for the death of his niece. He goes on to explain his relationship with a Sue, a near cousin and hopes that…
2005.36.407: James W. Watts to Tom, 1858 September 21
A very short letter, in response to one from Tom. Watts said he agreed with the plan for the perez (?) as all parties agreed. One handwritten page.
2005.36.385: Geo Wm Young to Sister, 1860 February 29
In a letter to his sister, George Young discussed their brother, Robert moving to Texas and how much he will miss him. He talked about receiving his orders and how much he will miss the rest of the family. He agreed with her opinion of the Yankees…
2005.36.159: R.S.W. Fraser to Capt. P. Young, 1857 June 5
A letter to P. Young upon his leaving for West Point from his friend Fraser. He included a bouquet with the note and mentioned he will miss him most when thinking about singing together on the guitar. He said he hoped to see him again when he…
2005.36.315:George William Young to Receipt Paper, 1858; 1859; 1860; 1861
A small slip of paper, written on both sides with edges (with words) cut off. It seems to be a receipt book page with entries covering the years 1858 - 1861. It may have been for property loans. The only name that appears on it is Geo Wm Young.
2005.36.367: Elizabeth Jones to Caroline, 1860 July 6
A rambling letter from Elizabeth Jones to her daughter Caroline Young. Jones is recovering from an illness; the writing is difficult to read and repetitive. She very much wants to see her daughter again, but cannot travel. One envelope and three…
2005.36.179: Lacy W. Watts to brother, 1856 August 9
In her letter to her brother, she asked if he liked his profession and if his practice was going well. She discussed the ailments of her children and all the people who had visited in the past months. She mentioned the crops and that they were in…
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). …
2005.36.101: 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…
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…
2005.36.147: 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.
2005.36.152: W.W. Boyd to P.M.B. Young, 1857 May 23
Bill of payment. 1 handwritten page.
2005.36.629: P. Young to Sis (Louisa), 1857 May 28
A short letter about a "sort of mutiny" at the school, with 30 cadets dismissed. One handwritten page and one envelope
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…
2005.36.288: 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…
2005.36.89: 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…
2005.36.325: E.H. Hicks to Dr. Jones, 1860 June 23
Hicks asked Dr. Jones to come take care of a child that was left with her. One handwritten page.
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…
2005.36.178: R. Buster (?) Young to Mother, 1856 August 29
A short letter from R. Young letting his mother know he arrived in Atlanta. The cook was not there when they arrived and his porter had to find another cook. Also mentions others having breakfast and had some butter and brandy peaches. One…
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.
2005.36.84: P. Young to Sister, 1856 August 14
Pierce's letter to his sister upon his arrival back at school. Asks her to have their father send a book for study. Chastises her for betraying his confidence regarding the reputation of a lady and then warns to be careful talking to men, they are…
2005.36.624: Thomas L. Jones to Caroline, 1856 April 9
4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.396: Sister Mary to Sister, Unknown April 3
4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.168: Court Martial, 1857 April 29
2 handwritten pages and an envelope.
2005.36.186: Mary Thompson to Caroline Young, Unknown November 18
4 handwritten pages and an envelope.
2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860
Louisa wrote to Pierce to share news about family and friends. She commented on her appreciation for her friends welcoming her back home but explained that they seem tame after spending so time much time sojourning in the company of the "fast…
2005.36.86: (T.J. Jones?) to Brother, 1856 July 20
(T.J. Jones?) writes to his brother incurring about job prospects and the possibility of him coming to work for him. 2 handwritten pages.
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.
2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
2005.36.161: Elizabeth Caroline Mills to Caroline Elizabeth Jones, 1857 August
Elizabeth Mills writes to her daughter of how proud she is of her and the children, her upcoming travel plans, and general gossip. 4 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…
2005.36.110: 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…
2005.36.377: Pierce M.B. Young to Caroline Young, 1860
Pierce described the pomp and circumstance surrounding the visit to West Point by the Prince of Wales. Pierce expressed his displeasure about the fuss the Yankees made over dignitaries and his readiness to join the Southern Confederacy. He…
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…
2005.36.398: George William Young to Robert M. Young, 1860
George wrote to his father to request a signature on a deed and the immediate return of the signed deed for property owned by his father and sold to Dien & Dien. George mentioned another business entity who had an interest in the deed called…
2005.36.366: Emma Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
Emma, the sister of Thomas, wrote to confirm the safe arrival of their mother. Emma reported that mother's sore arm was improving and the news of their brother Edmund's impending death. She reported that Sam was ill. She expressed thanks for a…
2005.36.316: John M. Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
John M. Jones wrote to his cousin to Thomas to express his regret for having to decline an invitation to Thomas and Louisa's wedding, as well as an invitation to be a groomsman. 3 handwritten pages.
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…
2005.36.264: 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…
2005.36.166: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 May 13
A letter of encouragement from Aunt Mary to Pierce. She offered admonishment and advice to Pierce as he embarked on his commission to attend West Point. She shared news of Uncle Butler being very ill with mumps, and of Miss Thompson, a beautiful…
2005.36.98: I.G. Blevins to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 June 29
Blevins chided Pierce for being away and missing out on a part, a picnic, other festivities, and for missing out on being around the young ladies. 4 handwritten pages.
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…
2005.36.158: 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…
2005.36.238: 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.
2005.36.290: 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…