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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2005.36.649: Unknown to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1859
1859; Warrior Creek; Georgia; Dr. Lamb; Willy; Illness; Medication; Home Remedies
The author wrote an acknowledgment on behalf of Edmund of an invitation extended by Thomas to have Edmund come for a visit so Thomas can treat his illness. Regrets extended that Edmund cannot travel. Provides a lengthy and detailed description of Edmund's symptoms, daily routine, diet, and attempts to self-medicate using a recipe that he found in the newspaper for making a prescription to treat consumption. Author offered assurance that Edmund was improving and that he may be able to travel by train if improvement continued. Mentioned a consultation with Dr. Lamb who recommended drinking cod liver oil and brandy several times per day. 4 handwritten pages.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 February 14
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.157: P.M.B Young to Mother, 1857 June 23
1857; West Point; New York; United States Military Academy (USMA); Camp Putnam; Cadet life; Family relations; Emotions; Military life; George; Jim Lewis; Social Relations; Homesickness; Living conditions; Personal affairs; Camp-life; Soldier activities; transcriptions
Young is writing to his mother describing homesickness, his thoughts of resignation from the United States Military Academy, pertinent day-to-day activities for cadets, and his future. He expresses a desire to come home, but also the importance as a Southerner to remain committed to the USMA. There is mention of how Northerners are more prepared for the academy than Southerners because of their levels of education. He mentions the discussions cadets have concerning assignments. He also describes how New York City is a “fussy” place, but how his mother would enjoy the beautiful landscape, river, and academy parade ceremonies.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 23
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript