2005.36.193: Assistant Adjutant General Roy to Pierce M.B. Young, 1865 February 7
1865; Charleston; South Carolina; Georgia; Special Orders No. 32; Iverson's Division
Order from Confederate Army headquarters, Dept. of SC, GA & FL assigning Major General Young to the command of Iverson's Division to assume his commission. By command of Lieutenant General Hardee. Original document consists of one handwritten page.
Assistant Adjutant General Roy
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1865 February 7
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.304: Josephine to Mrs. P.M. Young, 1865 April 18
1865; Waco, Texas; Josephine; Mrs. P.M. Young; Texas Prairie; Family Affairs; Society; Scenery; Horses; Cows; Sheep; Goats; Corn; Flour; Prices; Religion; Indians; Raids
In this seven-page handwritten letter, in addition to an envelope, to P.M. Young, Josephine describes the Texas landscape in great detail, even explaining how much corn and flour cost. She is grateful for the equitable society available to her in such foreign territory, but expresses concern about Indian raids and hope that they will be put down militarily.
Josephine
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1865 April 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.691: P.M.B. Young to his mother, 1865 June 10
1865; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Charleston; South Carolina; Civil War; Robert E. Lee; Uncle John; Spartanburg; Augusta; Georgia
Pierce is writing to his mother to see how she is adjusting to the outcome of the Civil War. He names several options for her to consider if she decides to relocate. He also reminds her to remain strong and optimistic despite the defeat.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1865 June 10
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Bartow History Museum
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