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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2005.36.126: Letter to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1859 March 01
1859; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Blythewood; Charleston; South Carolina; Blake; Leverett; C. Carroll; Louis Houston; J.A.J. Collins; Jack; Newton Mathus; Dr. Bythewood; Wiley Wheddon; Frank; George Hamptin; Cook; Gideon Mills; Pope; Nebraska; R. Sloan; Money; Business; Cotton; Slaves; Runaway
Letter detailing business transactions, cotton purchasing, settling of payments, and runaway slaves. 4 handwritten pages.
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P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 01
Graham R. Neeley
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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