2005.36.471: Cousin (Rupo?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1858 October 06
1858; Rupo; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Montvale Springs; Tennessee; Georgia; Pensacola; Florida; Josephine; Robert; Maide; niece; Cousin Sue; Cousin Emma; Tom Jones; Cassandra; Nature; Pain; Flowers; Death; Marriage; Yellow Fever
Cousin (Rupo?) writes to Tom that he received his letter detailing their stay at Montvale Springs. The cousin sends his condolences to Tom for the death of his niece. He goes on to explain his relationship with a Sue, a near cousin and hopes that Tom will not object to their marriage. 12 handwritten pages.
Cousin Rupo(?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 October 06
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.385: Geo Wm Young to Sister, 1860 February 29
1860; Resaca; Ginnie; Robert; Tom Jones; Texas; New Orleans; Mobile; Sugar Valley; Lincoln: Travel; Military Orders; Negroes; Yankees; Abolitionists; Murder
In a letter to his sister, George Young discussed their brother, Robert moving to Texas and how much he will miss him. He talked about receiving his orders and how much he will miss the rest of the family. He agreed with her opinion of the Yankees and abolitionists, that they were trying to steal their negroes or get them to murder their owners. He then gave a graphic account of the murder of a couple in Sugar Valley. He was called on to perform the post mortem. He discussed the search for the murderers and that they will hang any abolitionists who cannot account for themselves. He said that anyone heading South should make their wills. Four handwritten pages.
George William Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860
1860; Walnut Grove; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Charleston SC; Greenville SC; Mother (Caroline Young); Lollie H.; Robert, Jr.; George; Tom; Sally; Billy; Grandma; Family; Friends; Gossip; Convention Delegates
Louisa wrote to Pierce to share news about family and friends. She commented on her appreciation for her friends welcoming her back home but explained that they seem tame after spending so time much time sojourning in the company of the "fast people" of the West. She mentioned their brothers Robert and George, and a wedding invitation. She asked PMB for his opinion about her marrying Tom. She enclosed "pin money" in the letter and sent best wishes. 1 handwritten envelope and 4 handwritten pages.
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 April 23
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
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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2005.36.176: P.M.B. Young to Mother, 1858 October 31
West Point, New York; Illness; Winter; Fort Solomon; Promotion; Marriage; Robert; Brother; Mother; P.M.B. Young
A letter from P.M.B. Young to his Mother. Young discusses his health, and overcoming a recent illness. Additionally, Young outlines his views on marriage and graduation, as well as events at Fort Solomon.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 October 31
Erik Haeuser
Auburn University
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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2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17
1860; Mother; Newport; Kentucky; Greenville; Harpers Ferry; Virginia; Frankford; Martha Taylor; Aunt Mary Taylor; Waddy Thompson; John Brown; Robert; Tom; Masquerade; Impersonations; Clothing; Fireworks; Carnival; Dancing; Yankees; Theatre
The author writes to her mother about a Masquerade she recently attended in Newport. She talks of fireworks and Impersonations of “Old John Brown of Harpers ferry.” She also writes of her dislike for the Yankees. 5 handwritten pages.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 17
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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