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.
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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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2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26
1858; Tom Jones; Kate; Mrs. Johnson; Celestia; Father; Dr. Leland; Mrs. B; Miss Wilson; Miss Carter; Miss Leday; Miss Lester; Miss Henderson; Mrs. Melissa; Billy Johnson; Mr. E.N. Johnson; New Superintendent; Ginie; Love; Desire; Longing; Marriage; Friendship; Affection; Hopeful; Father’s Permission; Gossip; Sickness; Pneumonia; Doctoring; Local News; Horses; Riding Accident; Social Gathering; Dancing; Dreams; Transcription
Tom Jones writes to Kate telling her is suffering from pneumonia and is tired because he has been caring for other sick patients the past week. He hopes she still loves him and wishes to get married; he still madly loves her and hopes to hear the status of their marriage soon. He had fallen off his horse, but was fine enough to attend a coalition. 4 handwritten pages.
Tom Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 26
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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