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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2005.36.82: Elizabeth Jones to Caroline, 1856 January 27
1856; Transcription; Elizabeth Jones; Carolina; White Oak; Sabbath; Health; Weather; Daughter; Religion; John; Souzan; Society; Slaves
In this four-page handwritten letter from Elizabeth Jones, we learn that she wrote phonetically and struggled with grammar--suggesting some degree of illiteracy. This letter is general in content and mostly describes how the family is doing, her unrelenting faith in God, and she mentioned their slave Souzan.
Elizabeth Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 January 27
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.331: Unknown to Mrs. Dr. R.M. Young, 1860 February 8
1860; Newport; Mother; Health; Aunt Mary; Aunt Georgia; Maddy; Grandma; Joe; Family; Family Affairs
This two-page handwritten letter, with additional envelope, is a light-heartedl note that explains the weather in Newport and how the family is doing generally. He also briefly comments on the recent visit of Aunt Mary and Aunt Georgia.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 8
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.301: Fannie writing to her friend (Elizabeth Caroline?), 1860 March 24
1860; Thomasville; Georgia; Walnut Grove; Entertainment; Sallie; Mary F. Bryan, Social conditions; Social relations; Sister; Mary Ann; Gardening; Health; Weather; P.M.B. Young
A letter from Fannie that discusses the gardens of Walnut Grove and also the conditions of Fannie's family.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 24
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.294: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1857
1857; Monticello FL; Love; Admiration; Separation; Worry; Health
A love letter from Thomas to Kate expressing his concern about the long delay in receiving a letter from her and his high anxiety and worry about her health. He expressed how much he missed her and longed to hear from her. He asked Kate to write him back to share her love for him. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 May 21
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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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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2005.36.268: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, unknown
Thomas F. Jones Jr.; Kate; Religion; Health; Family
A letter from Thomas Jones Jr. to Kate. Thomas updates Kate about family matters, discusses recent purchases, asks about her health. 6 handwritten pages
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 August 11
Erik Haeuser
Auburn Unversity
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.183: E.C. Young to Son, 1856 March 29
1856; Transcription; Walnut Grove, GA; E.C. Young; Son; Health; Bereavement; Ambrotype; Grandmother; George; Fort Gaines; Sister; Family Life
This four-page handwritten letter from E.C. Young to his unidentified son, presumably P.M.B. Young, offers the author's condolences on the death of a friend at the military academy. He also comments on the well-being of the family and the hope that his son will return to visit soon.
E.C. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 March 29
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.165: Josephine Young to Caroline Young, 1857 March 10
1857; Savannah; Georgia; Josephine Young; Caroline Young; Madie; Ida; Robert (Bob); Father (Robert M. Young Sr.); Health, Grandchildren; City Elegance; Family Visitation
Apologies made for delay in responding due to child's illness. Description of how much grandchildren miss grandparents and Aunt Lou and Uncle Pierce. Mention of wealthy, elegant Savannah city folk. Promise made to visit during the summer. Original document contains one hand-addressed envelop and two handwritten pages.
Josephine Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 March 10
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.161: Elizabeth Caroline Mills to Caroline Elizabeth Jones, 1857 August
1857; Elizabeth Caroline Mills; Caroline Elizabeth Jones; White Oak; North Carolina; New York; Boston; Massachusetts; Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Cherokee County; Robert M. Young; Josephine Young; Ida Young; Madie; George W. Young; Louisa Y. Jones; Uncle John; Religion; Theater; Travel; Garden; Clothing; Weather; Grandchildren; Health
Elizabeth Mills writes to her daughter of how proud she is of her and the children, her upcoming travel plans, and general gossip. 4 handwritten pages.
Elizabeth Caroline Mills
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 August
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.135: Emma to Sister, 1859 March 25
1859; Transcription; Emma; Ed; Religion; Health; Tom; Caroline Chapman; Miss Hammond; Henry; Julia Farrow; Mary Farley; Lou; Charlie Boyd; Kate; Education; Weather; Hollywood; Family Affairs
This three-page handwritten letter is torn at the top. Written in Emma's hand. she details Ed's recovery from an unknown ailment. She mostly discusses family affairs and general news, including a recent birth, probably to entice her sister to visit in the summer.
Emma
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 25
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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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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2005.36.121: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Louisa Young, Unknown March 29
Greenville; South Carolina; Uncle John; Butler; Colonel Harris; Gabe Kyne; Mr. Moon; Carrie Earle; Father (Robert M. Young Sr.); Mother (Caroline Jones) Young; Weather; Health; Courtship; Marriage; Criminal Activity; Family Visitation; Transcription
News on family health and well-being along with advice and encouragement on making courtship and marriage decisions. Requests that the family make a trip to SC for a visit. Includes a warning to Robert M. Young, Sr. to be watchful for a fugitive named Gabe Kyne, who may try to impose on the family. Original letter has 7 handwritten pages.
Mary (Jones) Thompson
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
Unknown March 29
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.119: Elizabeth Caroline Young to Son, 1859 September 6
Health; family; Father; Emma; Sally; John Davis; Death; Illness
The letter was from Elizabeth Caroline Young to her son, dated September 6, 1859. In the letter, Elizabeth Caroline Young addresses current family topics, such as deaths, illnesses, and the state of the family in general. 4 handwritten pages
Elizabeth Caroline Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 September 6
Erik Haeuser
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.117: William Young to Mother, 1859 September 1
1859; Mother; William Young; Visit; Travel; Lou; Family Matters; Family Affairs; Health
This four-page handwritten letter from William Young is almost illegible. The author laments about his loneliness and hopes family comes to visit soon. He also details the health of himself and his family.
William Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 September 1
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.111: (E.T. Sabal?) to P.M.B. Young, 1859 May 14
1859; P.M.B. Young; Marietta; Georgia; sickness; health conditions
A letter to P.M.B. Young from a friend who is sick and unable to leave home.
(E.T. Sabal?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 14
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.104: John A. Jones to Sister, 1859 May 27
1859; Greenville, SC; Grandma; Health; John A. Jones; Lou; Family Affairs; Family Life; Family Matters; Family Visitation; Marriage
4 handwritten pages, this letter is torn in the center and the author wrote vertically over the first page of the letter when concluding. This letter, while difficult to read, chronicles the general affairs of the family, including recent visitations and suggestions for marriage partners for Lou.
John A. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 27
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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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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