2005.36.293: A letter from Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 May 18
1858; Kate; Kingston; Georgia; Thomas F. Jones Jr.; Love; Emotion; Social relation; Social atmosphere; Social conditions; Mill Creek
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 being popular "with the ladies." This includes being flirtatious. He stresses how much he wants to take care of her.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 May 18
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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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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2005.36.288: 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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2005.36.279: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 February 26
1858; Carolina; Dr. Dozier; Mill Creek; Love; Affection; Kingston; GA Presbyterian Church; Communion Meeting
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 involving a Dr. Dozier. He expressed his determination to not make himself liable to censure by Dr. Dozier or anyone else. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 February 26
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.289: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 May 22
1858; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Dr. Mayson; Aunt Mary; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Occupation; Physician; Love; Letters; Religion; Bible; Choir; Money; Transcription
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 and Bible school. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 May 22
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.272: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 16
1858; Thomas F. Jones, Jr; Kate; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Marriage; Courtship; Fear; Proposal; Parents; Transcription
Tom tells Kate that he has written to her parents concerning the marriage proposal and his fear of rejection. 1 handwritten page.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 16
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.267: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 03
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Cartersville; South Carolina; Paris; France; Asthma; Courtship; Marriage; New Year's Eve; Church; Religion; Bible; Transcription
Jones writes of his travels, his fear of Kate’s parents rejecting his marriage proposal, and his joining of a local church. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 03
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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