2005.36.116: George William Young to Louisa Young, 1859 September 20
Resaca, Georgia; George William Young; Louisa Young; Family; Visiting; Travel; September 20, 1859;
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
George William Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn History Museum
September 20, 1859
Matthew Robinson
Auburn Unversity
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.107: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1859 June 9
1859; Family relations; Robert Young; Macon; Georgia; Savannah; Georgia; Washington; Tennessee
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 family friends who miss Pierce.
Louisa Young
P. M. B. Young Collection; Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn History Department
1859 June 9
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn History Department
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.104: John A. Jones to Sister, 1859 May 27
1859; Greenville, SC; Grandma; Health; John A. Jones; Lou; Family Affairs; Family Life; Family Matters; Family Visitation; Marriage
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 visitations and suggestions for marriage partners for Lou.
John A. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 27
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.135: Emma to Sister, 1859 March 25
1859; Transcription; Emma; Ed; Religion; Health; Tom; Caroline Chapman; Miss Hammond; Henry; Julia Farrow; Mary Farley; Lou; Charlie Boyd; Kate; Education; Weather; Hollywood; Family Affairs
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 in the summer.
Emma
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 25
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.125: Unknown to Caroline E. Young, 1859 March 15
1859; Transcription; Caroline E. Young; White Oak; Daughter; Health; Gossip; Lou; Travel; Family; William; Slave
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 visit in the summer months. Sometimes illegible, the note indicates the presence of a house slave.
Unknown Author
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 15
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.118: (Fannie?) to Louisa Young Jones, 1859 September 14
1859; Fannie; Leon; Tranquilla; Oglethorpe; Georgia; Lula; Ma; Father; Travel; Visit; Sickness
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.
(Fannie?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 September 14
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.126: Letter to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1859 March 01
1859; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Blythewood; Charleston; South Carolina; Blake; Leverett; C. Carroll; Louis Houston; J.A.J. Collins; Jack; Newton Mathus; Dr. Bythewood; Wiley Wheddon; Frank; George Hamptin; Cook; Gideon Mills; Pope; Nebraska; R. Sloan; Money; Business; Cotton; Slaves; Runaway
Letter detailing business transactions, cotton purchasing, settling of payments, and runaway slaves. 4 handwritten pages.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 01
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.315:George William Young to Receipt Paper, 1858; 1859; 1860; 1861
1858; 1859; 1860; 1861; Note; Receipt; 13th District; Gordon County; George William Young
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.
George William Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858, 1859, 1860, 1861
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.101: N Reynolds to Tom, 1859 November 23
1859; Transcription; Mother; Mrs. Watts; Col Watts; Kate; Alick; Dr. Framer; Mrs. Gennie Smith; Col Young; John Wes; Greenwood; Bereavement; Cotton Crop; Smoking; Images; Pastor
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 she sent him a likeness of Kate and that there were other copies.
N Reynolds
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Musem
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 November 23
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.120: Emma to brother, 1859 August 29
1859; Transcription; Pleasant Mound; Pa; Kate; Ma; Henny; Mrs. Reynolds; Mr. Watts; Willie; Sallie; Ed; Bereavement; Sympathy; Death; Baby; Religion; Health
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 handwritten pages.
Emma
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.128: Fannie [Jacobs?] to Miss Lou, 1859 November 3
Transcription; 1859; Charleston; Miss Agnes Bates; Greensboro; Sister Mollie; Sallie Callaway; Merrion Porter; School; Friendship; Carriage Breakdown
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 friends could meet. Two handwritten pages.
Fannie [Jacobs]?
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 November 3
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
1859; Kate; Oak Grove; Cousin; Columbia; South Carolina; Greenwood; North Carolina; Anderson; Georgia; Virginia; Chesapeake Bay; Florida; Aunt Mary; John; Lillie Brooks; Lizzie Arnold; Dick Walter; Dr. Templeton; Meredith; Jinnie Smith; Sallie Smith; Jinnia Mosley; John Riley; Jim Riley; Sallie Waller; Lizzie Boozer; Bennet; John D. McKellar; Jack Cain; Lizzie Blake; Manie; Mr. Maulding; Ann M.; Bud; Uncle Peter; Sallie Brown; Jack Griffin; Johnny; Aunt Nancy; Milt Coleman; Mollie Brooks; Sickness; Disease; Diarrhea; Summer; Gossip; Marriage; Courting; Dating; Health; Transcription
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
Kate
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 21
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.112: George and Virginia to Mother (Young), 1859 June 23
1859; George; Virginia; Mother; Father; Grand Pa; Grand Ma;
Bud; Diddie; Lamar; Lou; Miss Jones; Ginie; Calhoun; Sickness; Crops; Children; Family Life; Religion; Hope; Gifts; Correspondence; Family Matters; Death; Transcription
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 much of religion and sickness. 4 handwritten pages.
Virginia and George Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 June 23
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.649: Unknown to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1859
1859; Warrior Creek; Georgia; Dr. Lamb; Willy; Illness; Medication; Home Remedies
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 Edmund's symptoms, daily routine, diet, and attempts to self-medicate using a recipe that he found in the newspaper for making a prescription to treat consumption. Author offered assurance that Edmund was improving and that he may be able to travel by train if improvement continued. Mentioned a consultation with Dr. Lamb who recommended drinking cod liver oil and brandy several times per day. 4 handwritten pages.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 February 14
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.123: Louisa to Tom, 1859 August 31
1859: Sick Children; Mental illness; Physical illness; Shame; Meeting; Love; Longing; Visiting; Family Matters; Transcription
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. 3 handwritten pages
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 August 31
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.281: Thomas H. Jones to Kate, 1858 March 29
1858; Thomas Jones; Kate; Love Letter; Affection,; Checking-In; Reuniting; Communication; Celebration; Leisure; Marching; Nature; Barnsley; Food; Drink; Transcription
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 met many other ladies who can not possibly be up to Kate's standards in his opinion. In addition he also marched his troops through a wilderness, and is concerned that Kate's mom is reading their letters. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas H. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn Univeristy
1858 March 29
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.106: P.M.B. Young to Sister, 1859 June 12
1859; P.M.B. Young; Sister; Louisa; West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; School Work; War of 1812; Mexican War; Graduation; Banquet; Transcription
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
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 June 12
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.101: N. Reynolds to Tom, 1859 November 23
Transcription; 1859; Mrs. Watts; Col Watts; Alick; Dr. Framer; John Wes; Mrs. Ginnie Smith; Death; Mourning; Cotton; Employment
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. Four handwritten pages.
N. Reynolds
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 August 23
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.108: Pierce M.B. Young to Louisa Young, 1859 May 15
1859; West Point; New York; Father (Robert M. Young, Sr.); Mother (Caroline Young); Yankees; Abolition; Young Ladies; Financial Obligations; West Point; United States Military Academy; Business Matters; Furlough
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 Yankees, and enchantment with northern young ladies but no interest in marrying any of them. Original document consists of one hand-addressed envelope and two hand-written pages.
Pierce M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 15
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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