2005.36.127: Kate to Unknown, 1859 June 19
Cousin; Henry; Church; Rain; Illness; Sunday; Brother; Sadness; Eufaula; Alabama; Carrie; Affection; Death; Sally; Brother
A letter from Kate to Unknown, concerning the state of the family and family friends. Cousin Henry, Sally, and Carrie are mentioned. Kate continuously mentions her sadness at the recipient's absence. 3 handwritten pages
Kate
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 June 19
Erik Haeuser
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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2005.36.366: Emma Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
1860; Pleasant Mound; Cartersville; Willie; Sallie; Ma; George; Sam; Patillo; Ed; Mr. Watts; Henry; Illness; Terminal illness; Gifts
Emma, the sister of Thomas, wrote to confirm the safe arrival of their mother. Emma reported that mother's sore arm was improving and the news of their brother Edmund's impending death. She reported that Sam was ill. She expressed thanks for a gift from Thomas and for gifts sent by him to Sam and Patillo. 4 handwritten pages.
Emma Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 24
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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