2005.36.112: George and Virginia to Mother (Young), 1859 June 23
1859; George; Virginia; Mother; Father; Grand Pa; Grand Ma;
Bud; Diddie; Lamar; Lou; Miss Jones; Ginie; Calhoun; Sickness; Crops; Children; Family Life; Religion; Hope; Gifts; Correspondence; Family Matters; Death; Transcription
Virginia writes a letter to Mother Young, detailing the family’s recent business, thanking them for gifts of apples while describing how the whole family is sick, especially George. George writes a shorter letter to accompany hers, where he speaks much of religion and sickness. 4 handwritten pages.
Virginia and George Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 June 23
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.318: Robert Young to P.M.B. Young, 1860 Feb 29
1860; Walnut Grove; Georgia; Waco; Texas; Pierce; P.M.B. Young; Robert; George; Josephine; Family; West Point Military Academy; Schooling; Challenging; Hope; Graduation; Learning; Moving; Reuniting; Summer; Home; Affection; Correspondence; Transcription
Robert writes to Pierce at West Point, encouraging him to work hard and take advantage of the time he has to make the most of his studies, which will put him in the best possible position to have a good life after he graduates. He lets him know he is moving to Texas but looks forward to reuniting the family in Georgia over the summer. 4 handwritten pages
Robert Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 28
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.99: George Young to Father, 1858 April 8
1858; Sickness; Disease; Medical Theory; Medical History; Cures; Drugs; Prescriptions; Sadness; Hope; Medical Discourse; Mental Health; Transcription
George writes to father discussing the state of health of his mother, and giving ideas for cures, prescriptions, and discussing medical theory/history as well. 8 handwritten pages
George Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 8
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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