2005.36.471: Cousin (Rupo?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1858 October 06
1858; Rupo; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Montvale Springs; Tennessee; Georgia; Pensacola; Florida; Josephine; Robert; Maide; niece; Cousin Sue; Cousin Emma; Tom Jones; Cassandra; Nature; Pain; Flowers; Death; Marriage; Yellow Fever
Cousin (Rupo?) writes to Tom that he received his letter detailing their stay at Montvale Springs. The cousin sends his condolences to Tom for the death of his niece. He goes on to explain his relationship with a Sue, a near cousin and hopes that Tom will not object to their marriage. 12 handwritten pages.
Cousin Rupo(?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 October 06
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
1859; Kate; Oak Grove; Cousin; Columbia; South Carolina; Greenwood; North Carolina; Anderson; Georgia; Virginia; Chesapeake Bay; Florida; Aunt Mary; John; Lillie Brooks; Lizzie Arnold; Dick Walter; Dr. Templeton; Meredith; Jinnie Smith; Sallie Smith; Jinnia Mosley; John Riley; Jim Riley; Sallie Waller; Lizzie Boozer; Bennet; John D. McKellar; Jack Cain; Lizzie Blake; Manie; Mr. Maulding; Ann M.; Bud; Uncle Peter; Sallie Brown; Jack Griffin; Johnny; Aunt Nancy; Milt Coleman; Mollie Brooks; Sickness; Disease; Diarrhea; Summer; Gossip; Marriage; Courting; Dating; Health; Transcription
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
Kate
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 21
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.179: Lacy W. Watts to brother, 1856 August 9
Transcription; 1856; Sally; Julia Washington; Dr. Thos. Jones; Henry Farrow; John and Albert Williams; Mary and Sue Williams; Mary; Margaret; Dr. Kennedy; Johnny; Charles Franks; Sam; Pa; Ma; Mr. Watts; Willie; Emma; Florida; Georgia; Arkansas; Greenville; Carolina; Children; Illness; Visitors; Drought
In her letter to her brother, she asked if he liked his profession and if his practice was going well. She discussed the ailments of her children and all the people who had visited in the past months. She mentioned the crops and that they were in need of rain. Four handwritten pages.
Lacy W. Watts
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 August 9
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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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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2005.36.277: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to "My Beloved Kate," 1858 April 19
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Kate; Thomas F. Jones Jr; Columbia; Living Conditions; Love; Emotion; Planter's life; Agricultural conditions; Frank; Social Relations; Florida; Mill Creek
Jones is writing Kate to question why she does not write him more often. He admits to being busy, and also writing several letters that were not mailed. However, he still questions why she does not write more. He describes the dull conditions of Kingston as being a problem when trying to write to her. He spends a lot of time confirming his love to her.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 19
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.269: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 August 29
Transcription; 1857; Kate; Monticello; Florida; Carolina; Mrs. S; Affection; Honesty; Engagement; Marriage; Illness; Daguerrotype; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
Thomas begins the letter by denying that he has laid eyes on other ladies, apparently in response to accusatory letter from Kate. He mentions that he has been sick with a fever for a long time. He asks if she will marry him in November or December and is concerned about the consent of her parents. He says that he will get a picture to send to her. Three handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.89: W. L. Blake to Dr. Thos F. Jones, 1856 July 4
Transcription; Carrie; Bettie; Cathy Reynolds; Ginnie Smith; Maggie; Mrs. Griffin: Aggie Reynolds; Dr. Saml Sealand; Miss Sims; John Sample; Miss Hay; Matt Calhoun; Miss Goodwin; Capt. Tarrant; Miss Gatt; Maj. Nicholds; Stewart; Jas Harrison; Bod Browns; Rich Harrison; Bradly; Mr. John Hopkins Williams; Newberry District; Glen Springs; Columbia; Union; Alabama; N.C.; Cambridge; Marriages; Deaths; Hooping cough; Monetary Notes;
In the letter Blake recounted his meeting with a few girls from Newberry District and his travels with two ladies. He told Jones of all the people getting married and where they were from and also of some deaths and illnesses. He ended the letter with some information about unpaid notes. Four handwritten pages and one envelope.
W. L. Blake
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 July 4
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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