2005.36.288: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1858 April 24
Transcription; 1858; Columbia; Mill Creek; Travel; Cassville; Presbyterian Church; Conversation Party; Miss Melissa Johnson; Mr. Everett; singing school; Rome; Frank; Mrs. R; Kate; Thos. F. Jones, Jr.;
In a letter to his wife, who is somewhere else, Tom asks when she is going to Columbia. He is happy she is going to Mill Creek but also misses her. He attended a conversation party as a fundraiser for church, where woman fell down the stairs. He mentions meeting a man who wants to start a singing school and a steamboat picnic in Rome. Four handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young collections, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 24
Danielle Funderburk
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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