2005.36.164: Letter to P.M.B. Young, 1859 March 31
1859; Savannah; Georgia; West Point; Military Training; Newspaper reports; Soldier duties; Religion; Social customs; Marietta
Letter to Pierce concerning his military attire. The sender comments on epaulets that are available. The letter mentions seeing Pierce's name in the local Savannah newspaper as a cadet at West Point. In the article, Pierce is described as excellent in "fortifications" and the sender compliments Pierce on this accolade.
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P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 31
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.394: Unknown to John, 1860 January 18
1860; Transcription; John; West Point; Education; Blunt; Holidays; Marriage; Duncan Friggs; Charles Omally; Frank Myers; Marietta; Hudson River; Weather; War
This is a two-page handwritten letter, presumably authored by P.M.B. Young himself judging by his account of the "frozen blue hell" and the frozen Hudson River. He compliments John on his engagement. On the eve of the outbreak of war, he offers a scathing commentary of how southerners should despoil the "hand of a northern oppressor." This section, in particular, is written in a grammatical style that is romantic, bordering fanatical.
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P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 January 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.159: R.S.W. Fraser to Capt. P. Young, 1857 June 5
1857; Marietta; West Point; Friendship; bouquet; R.S.W Fraser; Pierce M.B. Young
A letter to P. Young upon his leaving for West Point from his friend Fraser. He included a bouquet with the note and mentioned he will miss him most when thinking about singing together on the guitar. He said he hoped to see him again when he returns. One handwritten envelope and two handwritten pages.
R.S.W. Fraser
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 5
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.84: P. Young to Sister, 1856 August 14
Transcription; Capt.; Father; Mr. P; Miner; Fany; Rob; George; Mother; Marietta; Georgia Military Institute; Mechanics + Optics; Gossip, Dating?; Health; Rain
Pierce's letter to his sister upon his arrival back at school. Asks her to have their father send a book for study. Chastises her for betraying his confidence regarding the reputation of a lady and then warns to be careful talking to men, they are all deceitful. He mentions new cadets coming soon. Three handwritten pages.
Pierce Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 August 14
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.145: P.M.B. Young to Mother, 1856 March 8
1856; West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; Classes; Family Matters; Visiting; Appointments; Award; Local Georgia Politics; George; Robert; Sister; Mother; Father; Lumpkin; McConnel; Bob Stiles; Marietta; Transcription
P.M.B. writes home to his mother, and he talks about cadet life, his classes, and what he has been doing with his little spare time. Meanwhile, he talks about a merit appointment that he believes he should have been recommended for. 3 handwritten pages
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 March 8
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.167: P.M.B Young to Mother, 1854 March 25
1854; Georgia Military Institute; Marietta; Georgia; mother; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Pierce M.B. Young; sickness; death; religion; transcriptions
A short letter from Young to his mother discussing the death of a “brother cadet” at the Georgia Military Institute. Young comments on the cause of death, which was pneumonia, and how symptoms such as pleurisy induced a very painful death. Young also expresses sadness toward the fact that no family members of the dead cadet were present before his death and that few are aware of his death. Young calls on God to have mercy on his soul despite the fact that the dead cadet is not a Christian.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1854 March 25
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.174: Louisa Young Jones to P.M.B. Young, 1857 July 10
1857; Louisa Young Jones; Pierce Manning Butler Young; P.M.B Young; Walnut Grove; Georgia Daloney; Burke County; Mississippi; Cartersville; Marietta; Milledgeville; Pensacola; Florida; West Point; New York; Money; Land Purchasing; Travel; July 4th; Horseback riding; Politics
Although the letter is not signed, it appears to be Louisa writing to her brother, P.M.B. Young. She informs Young of local happenings and gossip. 4 handwritten pages.
Louisa Young Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 July 10
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.369: Fannie to Louisa Young Jones, 1860 August 07
1860; Fannie; Louisa Young Jones; Marietta; Oglethorpe; Walnut Grove; Georgia; Brother Gus; Addie; Lula; Susie; Travel; Fatigue; Mountains; Transcription
Fannie writes to Lou informing her she will not will be able to visit due to travel problems and late arrivals. 2 handwritten pages.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 August 07
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.111: (E.T. Sabal?) to P.M.B. Young, 1859 May 14
1859; P.M.B. Young; Marietta; Georgia; sickness; health conditions
A letter to P.M.B. Young from a friend who is sick and unable to leave home.
(E.T. Sabal?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 14
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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