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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2005.36.125: Unknown to Caroline E. Young, 1859 March 15
1859; Transcription; Caroline E. Young; White Oak; Daughter; Health; Gossip; Lou; Travel; Family; William; Slave
This three-page handwritten letter, including envelope, is indicative of the illiteracy of the unknown author. It is a simple letter chronicling how God can heal wounds of the flesh and of the heart and spirit. She expresses hope that Caroline will visit in the summer months. Sometimes illegible, the note indicates the presence of a house slave.
Unknown Author
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 15
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.162: Unknown to Sister, 1857 June 25
1857; Transcription; Greenville, SC; Marriage; Religion; Agnes Thompson; Gossip; Work Horses; Pierce; Family Home; Maintenance; Agriculture; Family Visitation; Religion
This four-page handwritten letter is commentary on life in Greenville, South Carolina. The author details his labor in fixing railings, fences, and gates. Additionally, he laments how difficult it is to grow a garden. In fact, he is so busy at maintenance work around the estate that the only time he is able to leave the property is to attend church.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 25
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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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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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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2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860
1860; Walnut Grove; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Charleston SC; Greenville SC; Mother (Caroline Young); Lollie H.; Robert, Jr.; George; Tom; Sally; Billy; Grandma; Family; Friends; Gossip; Convention Delegates
Louisa wrote to Pierce to share news about family and friends. She commented on her appreciation for her friends welcoming her back home but explained that they seem tame after spending so time much time sojourning in the company of the "fast people" of the West. She mentioned their brothers Robert and George, and a wedding invitation. She asked PMB for his opinion about her marrying Tom. She enclosed "pin money" in the letter and sent best wishes. 1 handwritten envelope and 4 handwritten pages.
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 April 23
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.84: P. Young to Sister, 1856 August 14
Transcription; Capt.; Father; Mr. P; Miner; Fany; Rob; George; Mother; Marietta; Georgia Military Institute; Mechanics + Optics; Gossip, Dating?; Health; Rain
Pierce's letter to his sister upon his arrival back at school. Asks her to have their father send a book for study. Chastises her for betraying his confidence regarding the reputation of a lady and then warns to be careful talking to men, they are all deceitful. He mentions new cadets coming soon. Three handwritten pages.
Pierce Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 August 14
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.98: I.G. Blevins to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 June 29
1857; Marietta GA; West Point, NY; Milledgeville GA; Point Twiggs; Mutual Friends; Cadets Hallowes- Conyers- Persons - Jones- Holcomb-Remdle and Hogan; Moina; Anna; Coleman; Misses Nesbitt; Mrs. P; Miss Lon North; Ms. Julia Smith; The Joneses; Clark S.; Gossip; Festivities; Flirtatious Young Women; Volunteer Gathering at Milledgeville GA; United States Military Academy
Blevins chided Pierce for being away and missing out on a part, a picnic, other festivities, and for missing out on being around the young ladies. 4 handwritten pages.
I.G. Blevins
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 29
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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