2005.36.269: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 August 29
Transcription; 1857; Kate; Monticello; Florida; Carolina; Mrs. S; Affection; Honesty; Engagement; Marriage; Illness; Daguerrotype; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
Thomas begins the letter by denying that he has laid eyes on other ladies, apparently in response to accusatory letter from Kate. He mentions that he has been sick with a fever for a long time. He asks if she will marry him in November or December and is concerned about the consent of her parents. He says that he will get a picture to send to her. Three handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.89: W. L. Blake to Dr. Thos F. Jones, 1856 July 4
Transcription; Carrie; Bettie; Cathy Reynolds; Ginnie Smith; Maggie; Mrs. Griffin: Aggie Reynolds; Dr. Saml Sealand; Miss Sims; John Sample; Miss Hay; Matt Calhoun; Miss Goodwin; Capt. Tarrant; Miss Gatt; Maj. Nicholds; Stewart; Jas Harrison; Bod Browns; Rich Harrison; Bradly; Mr. John Hopkins Williams; Newberry District; Glen Springs; Columbia; Union; Alabama; N.C.; Cambridge; Marriages; Deaths; Hooping cough; Monetary Notes;
In the letter Blake recounted his meeting with a few girls from Newberry District and his travels with two ladies. He told Jones of all the people getting married and where they were from and also of some deaths and illnesses. He ended the letter with some information about unpaid notes. Four handwritten pages and one envelope.
W. L. Blake
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 July 4
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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