2005.36.160: Robert to Mother, 1857 March 27
Good Health; Appetite; Garden; Sister; Paradise; Family; Brother; Country; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Mother; Ambition; Summer; Children; Cherokee Country
A letter from Robert to his mother, sent from Savannah, Georgia. Robert describes the beauties of Savannah, and potential plans to send his children to stay with his mother. He goes on to briefly describe his time in the northern cities of Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, and Cherokee Country as well. Lastly, he discusses his attempts to find a profession for his brother that will give him ambition. 4 handwritten pages and 1 envelope
Robert Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 March 20
Erik Haeuser
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.161: Elizabeth Caroline Mills to Caroline Elizabeth Jones, 1857 August
1857; Elizabeth Caroline Mills; Caroline Elizabeth Jones; White Oak; North Carolina; New York; Boston; Massachusetts; Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Cherokee County; Robert M. Young; Josephine Young; Ida Young; Madie; George W. Young; Louisa Y. Jones; Uncle John; Religion; Theater; Travel; Garden; Clothing; Weather; Grandchildren; Health
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.
Elizabeth Caroline Mills
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 August
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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Manuscript