2005.36.301: Fannie writing to her friend (Elizabeth Caroline?), 1860 March 24
1860; Thomasville; Georgia; Walnut Grove; Entertainment; Sallie; Mary F. Bryan, Social conditions; Social relations; Sister; Mary Ann; Gardening; Health; Weather; P.M.B. Young
A letter from Fannie that discusses the gardens of Walnut Grove and also the conditions of Fannie's family.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 24
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.376: P.M.B Young to mother, 1860 March 1
1860; West Point; New York; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Cartersville; Georgia; United States Military Academy; Robert Young (Brother); Sister; New Port; New Orleans; Home relations; Social conditions; Homesickness; Weather; Environmental conditions; Soldier conditions; Soldier training
Pierce is writing to his mother to express his happiness toward receiving letters from her and his brother Robert. Pierce discusses his sister's travel arrangements too. He also goes into details expressing his love of home and how it should remain paramount in the hearts of all.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 1
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.691: P.M.B. Young to his mother, 1865 June 10
1865; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Charleston; South Carolina; Civil War; Robert E. Lee; Uncle John; Spartanburg; Augusta; Georgia
Pierce is writing to his mother to see how she is adjusting to the outcome of the Civil War. He names several options for her to consider if she decides to relocate. He also reminds her to remain strong and optimistic despite the defeat.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1865 June 10
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.187: Elizabeth Caroline Young to P.M.B. Young, 1858 August 20
1858; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Carolina Young; Religion; After-life; Religious revival; Religious conversion; Death
Young’s mother is writing him to congratulate and also express her excitement concerning Young’s complete conversion to Christianity. The letter goes into detail describing the importance of accepting “the Redeemer” into one’s life.
Elizabeth Carolina Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 August, 20
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.167: Letter from P.M.B. Young to Elizabeth Caroline Young, 1856 March 25
1856; P.M.B. Young; Elizabeth Caroline Young; Georgia Military Institute; Christianity; Death; Sickness; Religion; Suffering
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 he is not a Christian.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 March 25
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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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.
Unknown
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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2005.36.146: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1857 June 16
1857; Walnut Grove; Robert Young; Dr. Hart; West Point; New York; Social Relations; Entertainment; Colonel Watts; P.M.B. Young; Louisa Young; family affairs; military training; cadet life
This letter from sister Louisa expresses how much she misses Pierce. She discusses a visit from Robert that went well. Louisa also expresses her pleasure at Pierce's bright future by complimenting his position at West Point. Louisa mentions a wedding she attended and how everyone in attendance asked about Pierce.
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection; Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 16
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
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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2005.36.107: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1859 June 9
1859; Family relations; Robert Young; Macon; Georgia; Savannah; Georgia; Washington; Tennessee
A brief letter from Louisa Jones to PMB Young. Louisa expresses how she misses her brother and is excited to see him during an upcoming visit. She mentions the condition of their brother, Robert. Louisa discusses family matters as well as mentioning family friends who miss Pierce.
Louisa Young
P. M. B. Young Collection; Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn History Department
1859 June 9
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn History Department
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.318: Robert Young to P.M.B. Young, 1860 Feb 29
1860; Walnut Grove; Georgia; Waco; Texas; Pierce; P.M.B. Young; Robert; George; Josephine; Family; West Point Military Academy; Schooling; Challenging; Hope; Graduation; Learning; Moving; Reuniting; Summer; Home; Affection; Correspondence; Transcription
Robert writes to Pierce at West Point, encouraging him to work hard and take advantage of the time he has to make the most of his studies, which will put him in the best possible position to have a good life after he graduates. He lets him know he is moving to Texas but looks forward to reuniting the family in Georgia over the summer. 4 handwritten pages
Robert Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 28
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.13: J.W. Jones to Jeni, 1857 July 6
1857; J.W. Jones; Jeni; Monticello; Florida; Hapevill; Georgia; Crops; War; Horse; P.M.B. Young; Willie; Dr. W. B. Griffin; Sister Margaret; Children; Sickness; Love; Luck; Transcription
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 Jeni's, and he hopes Jeni's situation that she wrote to him about gets better. 3 handwritten pages.
Dr. J.W. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn Universty
1857 July 6
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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