2005.36.366: Emma Jones to Thomas F. Jones Jr., 1860
1860; Pleasant Mound; Cartersville; Willie; Sallie; Ma; George; Sam; Patillo; Ed; Mr. Watts; Henry; Illness; Terminal illness; Gifts
Emma, the sister of Thomas, wrote to confirm the safe arrival of their mother. Emma reported that mother's sore arm was improving and the news of their brother Edmund's impending death. She reported that Sam was ill. She expressed thanks for a gift from Thomas and for gifts sent by him to Sam and Patillo. 4 handwritten pages.
Emma Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 24
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.120: Emma to brother, 1859 August 29
1859; Transcription; Pleasant Mound; Pa; Kate; Ma; Henny; Mrs. Reynolds; Mr. Watts; Willie; Sallie; Ed; Bereavement; Sympathy; Death; Baby; Religion; Health
A letter to her brother, whose wife (and baby) has recently died. She tells her brother to think of her in heaven. She asks about the baby, if it lived and if so does his mother-in-law have it, and an offer to take the baby if he wants. Three handwritten pages.
Emma
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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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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