2005.36.277: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to "My Beloved Kate," 1858 April 19
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Kate; Thomas F. Jones Jr; Columbia; Living Conditions; Love; Emotion; Planter's life; Agricultural conditions; Frank; Social Relations; Florida; Mill Creek
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 Kingston as being a problem when trying to write to her. He spends a lot of time confirming his love to her.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 19
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.273: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 November 13
1857; Transcription; Cartersville; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter; Kingston; Ambrotype; Frank; Family; Health
In this two-page handwritten love letter to Kate, Thomas F. Jones, Jr. comments on visiting her bother, Frank, in Georgia. He explains how he desires to live in that part of the country. He indicates that he is "almost well again," but did not identify his affliction.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 November 13
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.266: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 April 18
1857; Transcription; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter; Travel; Alcohol; Religion; Weapons; Mental Health; Mental Illness; Dr. Bythewood
Thomas F. Jones, Jr. authored this seven-page handwritten letter describing an ordeal with an unidentified drunken friend. He was so drunk that Jones likened him to a "Patagonian" who likened him to "the Evil Spirit." He also reassures Kate the he is faithful only to her, undoubtedly because he is on a long journey.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 April 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.292: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 March 29
1857; Transcription; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter; Travel
In this three-page handwritten love letter, Thomas F. Jones, Jr. bestows his adoration upon the recipient. He comments how he loved another before, but the woman did not reciprocate his affections. He mentions that he traveled 500 miles by horse for eight days and requests that she write back to him at Monticello, Middle Florida.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 March 29
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.285: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 January 21
1857; Kingston; Cass County, GA; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 January 21
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.281: Thomas H. Jones to Kate, 1858 March 29
1858; Thomas Jones; Kate; Love Letter; Affection,; Checking-In; Reuniting; Communication; Celebration; Leisure; Marching; Nature; Barnsley; Food; Drink; Transcription
Thomas writes Kate to express his love to her and his desire to be reunited with her, although he is thankful they are able to communicate through letter. He recently had a nice stay at Barnsley's, where he celebrated with music, food, and drink, and met many other ladies who can not possibly be up to Kate's standards in his opinion. In addition he also marched his troops through a wilderness, and is concerned that Kate's mom is reading their letters. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas H. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn Univeristy
1858 March 29
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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