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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2005.36.101: 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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2005.36.276: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 April 15
1858; Tom Jones; Kate; Love; Longing; Sickness; Gossip; Traveling; Col. Watts; The Dr. (Dr. Young); Miss L; Mrs. Burriss; Mrs. Johnson; Mrs. Alexander; Greenwood; Columbia; Kingston; Mill Brook; Transcription
The final page with author is not given, but from other similar letters this is Tom Jones to Kate. He misses her and hopes he can see her soon, he assures her despite the rumors he is not seeing anyone any longer in Kingston. 2 handwritten pages and 1 envelope
Tom Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 15
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.290: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 September 18
1858; Georgia; Carolina; Greenwood; Kate; Tom Jones; Col. Watts; Mr. Cochran; Miss Measley; Little Sally; Dr. Cart; Mrs. Sproull; Frank; Marg; Whitlock; Love; Longing; Marriage Postponed; Convincing; Worrying; Overthinking; Friend’s Business; Local Life; Transcription
Tom writes Kate a long letter wracked with insecurities after having their wedding has been postponed a week, hoping that Kate will look at him and marriage favorably and convincing her to wait and not overthink the predicament. He ends with discussing the local business with friends he has seen/interacted with. 4 handwritten pages.
Tom Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 September 18
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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