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2005.36.293: A letter from Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 May 18
This is an apology letter from Thomas to Kate for a lapse in writing. He expresses his satisfaction in knowing that the feelings she possesses for him are stronger than anyone else in his life. He confirms his affection for her, despite enjoying…
2005.36.277: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to "My Beloved Kate," 1858 April 19
Jones is writing Kate to question why she does not write him more often. He admits to being busy, and also writing several letters that were not mailed. However, he still questions why she does not write more. He describes the dull conditions of…
2005.36.151: Lucy Dashwood to P.M.B. Young, unknown
A love letter from Lucy Dashwood to P.M.B. Young. 1 handwritten page.
2005.36.294: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1857
A love letter from Thomas to Kate expressing his concern about the long delay in receiving a letter from her and his high anxiety and worry about her health. He expressed how much he missed her and longed to hear from her. He asked Kate to write…
2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26
Tom Jones writes to Kate telling her is suffering from pneumonia and is tired because he has been caring for other sick patients the past week. He hopes she still loves him and wishes to get married; he still madly loves her and hopes to hear the…
2005.36.279: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 February 26
A love letter from Dr. Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate expressing concern about her recent illness, his joy and delight in her, and his love and longing to see her again. He mentioned a communion meeting at the church and an adversarial situation…
2005.36.290: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 September 18
Tom writes Kate a long letter wracked with insecurities after having their wedding has been postponed a week, hoping that Kate will look at him and marriage favorably and convincing her to wait and not overthink the predicament. He ends with…
2005.36.276: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 April 15
The final page with author is not given, but from other similar letters this is Tom Jones to Kate. He misses her and hopes he can see her soon, he assures her despite the rumors he is not seeing anyone any longer in Kingston. 2 handwritten pages and…
2005.36.123: Louisa to Tom, 1859 August 31
Louisa writes to Tom, excusing herself for being in a poor mental/physical state because her recent bouts of illness. Much of her family has been sick, including children and aunts. She hopes that she can come visit him or he can come visit her soon.…
2005.36.13: J.W. Jones to Jeni, 1857 July 6
J.W. Jones writes to Jeni, thanking her for corresponding because since she does so rarely his family often wonders about her. His children have been sick and he is requesting a horse to be sent to him. His crops are not doing that great, neither are…
2005.36.289: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 May 22
Tom tells Kate that he has to cancel their upcoming visit due to a rise in patient visits. He also writes about his unsuccessful quest to find two letters she had previously written to Jones. He finishes the letter by telling her of the church choir…