2005.36.331: Unknown to Mrs. Dr. R.M. Young, 1860 February 8
1860; Newport; Mother; Health; Aunt Mary; Aunt Georgia; Maddy; Grandma; Joe; Family; Family Affairs
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.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 8
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.394: Unknown to John, 1860 January 18
1860; Transcription; John; West Point; Education; Blunt; Holidays; Marriage; Duncan Friggs; Charles Omally; Frank Myers; Marietta; Hudson River; Weather; War
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 scathing commentary of how southerners should despoil the "hand of a northern oppressor." This section, in particular, is written in a grammatical style that is romantic, bordering fanatical.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 January 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17
1860; Mother; Newport; Kentucky; Greenville; Harpers Ferry; Virginia; Frankford; Martha Taylor; Aunt Mary Taylor; Waddy Thompson; John Brown; Robert; Tom; Masquerade; Impersonations; Clothing; Fireworks; Carnival; Dancing; Yankees; Theatre
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.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 17
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.320: T. Farrow to Dr. Thomas Foster Jones, 1860 September 5
September 3, 1860, T. Farrow; Spartanburg, South Carolina; Dr. Thomas Foster Jones; Branchville; Wedding; Transcribed
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
T. Farrow
Bartow History Museum
Auburn History Department
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 September 5
Matthew Robinson
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.318: Robert Young to P.M.B. Young, 1860 Feb 29
1860; Walnut Grove; Georgia; Waco; Texas; Pierce; P.M.B. Young; Robert; George; Josephine; Family; West Point Military Academy; Schooling; Challenging; Hope; Graduation; Learning; Moving; Reuniting; Summer; Home; Affection; Correspondence; Transcription
Robert writes to Pierce at West Point, encouraging him to work hard and take advantage of the time he has to make the most of his studies, which will put him in the best possible position to have a good life after he graduates. He lets him know he is moving to Texas but looks forward to reuniting the family in Georgia over the summer. 4 handwritten pages
Robert Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 28
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.377: Pierce M.B. Young to Caroline Young, 1860
1860; West Point NY; Father (R.M. Young); Sister (Louisa Young); General Scott; Prince of Wales; Ceremony; Dignitaries; Joining Confederacy; Family Affairs
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 mentioned receipt of a letter from Louisa and a wish that he could forget that "infernal marriage." 4 handwritten pages.
Pierce M.B. Young
P.M.B. Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 October 20
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.376: P.M.B Young to mother, 1860 March 1
1860; West Point; New York; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Cartersville; Georgia; United States Military Academy; Robert Young (Brother); Sister; New Port; New Orleans; Home relations; Social conditions; Homesickness; Weather; Environmental conditions; Soldier conditions; Soldier training
Pierce is writing to his mother to express his happiness toward receiving letters from her and his brother Robert. Pierce discusses his sister's travel arrangements too. He also goes into details expressing his love of home and how it should remain paramount in the hearts of all.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 1
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.302: P.M.B. Young to Sister, 1860 July 8
1860; Tom Jones; Ohill; Elliot; Herris; Mother; Father; General Lane; John Breckenridge; West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; Sister’s Marriage; Husband Options; Travels; Vacation; 4th of July; Money; Camp; Politics; President; Transcription
P.M.B. Young writes to his sister, disapproving of her choice of Tom Jones as husband and urging her to think carefully about her decision. He mentions 4th of July celebrations at West Point and that he wants money to travel to New York soon. His mentor, Gen. Lane, will be traveling to Georgia and staying with his family. He also writes of Gen. Lane's disillusionment with the U.S. Presidential race. 3 handwritten pages.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 July 9
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.363: P.M.B. Young to Father, 1860 September 16
1860; West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; Busy; Cadet Elections; Plums; Horse; Literature; Class; Mother; Ben Foster; Breckenridge; Lane; Douglas; Johnson; Bell; Everett; Linen; Hamlin; Transcription
PMB Young writes to his father, asking him for comments on a piece about horses that he wrote that an instructor is using in class. He sends home seeds from a plum he enjoyed, describes the events of a cadet election, and promises to write his mother soon. 2 handwritten pages
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 September 19
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.397: Mary K. Jones to her sister, 1860 April 26
1860; Mary K. Jones; Beaufort; South Carolina; Dr. Robert M. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; family conditions
Mary is writing to thank her sister for writing to confirm the arrival of Louisa.
Mark K. Jones
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 April 26
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860
1860; Walnut Grove; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Charleston SC; Greenville SC; Mother (Caroline Young); Lollie H.; Robert, Jr.; George; Tom; Sally; Billy; Grandma; Family; Friends; Gossip; Convention Delegates
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 people" of the West. She mentioned their brothers Robert and George, and a wedding invitation. She asked PMB for his opinion about her marrying Tom. She enclosed "pin money" in the letter and sent best wishes. 1 handwritten envelope and 4 handwritten pages.
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 April 23
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.316: John M. Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
1860; Greenville; South Carolina; Louisa Young; Wedding Invitation
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.
John M. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 September 5
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.399: James W. Watts to Lou Young, 1860 May 13
1860; Waco; Texas; Lou Young; James W. Watts; Sister; Friend; Lucy; Sally; School; Education; Drought; gentleman
Describe the letter in detail here . . . .
James W. Watts
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 May 13
Keith S. Hebert
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.322: J. Jones to Dr. Jones, 1860 September 6
1860; Transcription; J Jones; Dr. Jones; Cartersville; Rome; Wedding; Wedding Invitation; Religion
This hastily written two-page note expresses the author's enthusiasm and excitement for the forthcoming marriage of Dr. Jones to Lou, commenting that she is "one of the noblest of her sex." He also thanks Dr. Jones for the invitation and invites him to meet the following day.
J. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 September 06
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.385: Geo Wm Young to Sister, 1860 February 29
1860; Resaca; Ginnie; Robert; Tom Jones; Texas; New Orleans; Mobile; Sugar Valley; Lincoln: Travel; Military Orders; Negroes; Yankees; Abolitionists; Murder
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 and abolitionists, that they were trying to steal their negroes or get them to murder their owners. He then gave a graphic account of the murder of a couple in Sugar Valley. He was called on to perform the post mortem. He discussed the search for the murderers and that they will hang any abolitionists who cannot account for themselves. He said that anyone heading South should make their wills. Four handwritten pages.
George William Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 29
Danielle Funderburk
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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2005.36.398: George William Young to Robert M. Young, 1860
1860; Reasca; Gordon County GA; Calhoun; Lamar, Deed; Property; Business Transaction; Illness
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 Brouders. George mentioned the illness of his son Lamar. 1 envelope and 1 handwritten page.
George William Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 May 1
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.301: Fannie writing to her friend (Elizabeth Caroline?), 1860 March 24
1860; Thomasville; Georgia; Walnut Grove; Entertainment; Sallie; Mary F. Bryan, Social conditions; Social relations; Sister; Mary Ann; Gardening; Health; Weather; P.M.B. Young
A letter from Fannie that discusses the gardens of Walnut Grove and also the conditions of Fannie's family.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 24
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.369: Fannie to Louisa Young Jones, 1860 August 07
1860; Fannie; Louisa Young Jones; Marietta; Oglethorpe; Walnut Grove; Georgia; Brother Gus; Addie; Lula; Susie; Travel; Fatigue; Mountains; Transcription
Fannie writes to Lou informing her she will not will be able to visit due to travel problems and late arrivals. 2 handwritten pages.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 August 07
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.366: Emma Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
1860; Pleasant Mound; Cartersville; Willie; Sallie; Ma; George; Sam; Patillo; Ed; Mr. Watts; Henry; Illness; Terminal illness; Gifts
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 gift from Thomas and for gifts sent by him to Sam and Patillo. 4 handwritten pages.
Emma Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 24
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.367: Elizabeth Jones to Caroline, 1860 July 6
1860; Caroline E. Young, R M Young, Elizabeth Jones; Cartersville; Georgia; Whiteoak; William; Thos.; Illness; Confinement; Masey;
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 handwritten pages.
Elizabeth Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Barotw History Museum
Auburn University
1860 July 6
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.325: E.H. Hicks to Dr. Jones, 1860 June 23
Transcription; 1860; Etowah; Georgia; Dr. Jones; E.H. Hicks; Mrs. Angelica Cooper; Josie; Illness; Fever;
Hicks asked Dr. Jones to come take care of a child that was left with her. One handwritten page.
E.H. Hicks
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 June 23
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.311: (Henry Thompson Jones?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1860 July 12
1860; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Nancy's Creek; John Allen, Col. W.; Travel; Horse; Mule; Transcription
Letter written by Henry asking Tom if he could borrow “either a horse or mule” for an upcoming trip. 1 handwritten page.
(Henry Thompson Jones?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 July 12
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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