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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2005.36.104: 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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2005.36.135: 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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2005.36.154: M.L. Chester to Louisa Young, 1857 January 1
1857; Transcription; Lou; M.L. Chester; Oakland; Sabbath; Unrequited Love
This three-page handwritten letter from M.L. Chester to Louisa Young condemns Louisa for not reciprocating love for him. He is clearly angered that Louisa did not agree with the friends he kept.
Following Chester's signature is a brief three-sentence handwritten response by Louisa claiming his "accusations are not worth refutation."
M.L. Chester
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
01 January 1857
05 January 1857
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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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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