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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2005.36.322: 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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2005.36.174: Louisa Young Jones to P.M.B. Young, 1857 July 10
1857; Louisa Young Jones; Pierce Manning Butler Young; P.M.B Young; Walnut Grove; Georgia Daloney; Burke County; Mississippi; Cartersville; Marietta; Milledgeville; Pensacola; Florida; West Point; New York; Money; Land Purchasing; Travel; July 4th; Horseback riding; Politics
Although the letter is not signed, it appears to be Louisa writing to her brother, P.M.B. Young. She informs Young of local happenings and gossip. 4 handwritten pages.
Louisa Young Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 July 10
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.186: Mary Thompson to Caroline Young, Unknown November 18
1858; Mary Thompson; Caroline Young; Cartersville; Bartow County; Georgia; White Oak
4 handwritten pages and an envelope.
Mary Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
Unknown November 18
Neil Humphrey
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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2005.36.270: Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 July 27
Transcription; 1858; Kingston; Carolina; Kate; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Cartersville; Emma; Travel; Departure; Miss Ginna
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.
Thomas F. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 July 27
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.267: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 03
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Cartersville; South Carolina; Paris; France; Asthma; Courtship; Marriage; New Year's Eve; Church; Religion; Bible; Transcription
Jones writes of his travels, his fear of Kate’s parents rejecting his marriage proposal, and his joining of a local church. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 03
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.273: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 November 13
1857; Transcription; Cartersville; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter; Kingston; Ambrotype; Frank; Family; Health
In this two-page handwritten love letter to Kate, Thomas F. Jones, Jr. comments on visiting her bother, Frank, in Georgia. He explains how he desires to live in that part of the country. He indicates that he is "almost well again," but did not identify his affliction.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 November 13
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.94: Letter(s) to Dr. R. M. Young, 1856 May 30 & June 2
1856; Rutherfordton; North Carolina; Greenville; South Carolina; Dr. Robert M. Young; Legal system; Legal history; law; social relations; status; Cartersville; Georgia; Manslaughter; Common law; Gary; Ed; White Oak; Erwin; Supreme Court; Judge Bailey
Two letters appear in this collection. Both are sent to Dr. Robert M. Young (Pierce's father). The first letter discusses the verdict in a manslaughter case, and the second letter discusses the events that took place once the writer left Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 May 30/ 1856 June 2
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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