2005.36.165: Josephine Young to Caroline Young, 1857 March 10
1857; Savannah; Georgia; Josephine Young; Caroline Young; Madie; Ida; Robert (Bob); Father (Robert M. Young Sr.); Health, Grandchildren; City Elegance; Family Visitation
Apologies made for delay in responding due to child's illness. Description of how much grandchildren miss grandparents and Aunt Lou and Uncle Pierce. Mention of wealthy, elegant Savannah city folk. Promise made to visit during the summer. Original document contains one hand-addressed envelop and two handwritten pages.
Josephine Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 March 10
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.178: R. Buster (?) Young to Mother, 1856 August 29
Transcription; 1856; Savannah; Atlanta; Mrs. Hill; Dr. Thompson; Madir; Ida; Irish Cook; Sister Mantielle; Food
A short letter from R. Young letting his mother know he arrived in Atlanta. The cook was not there when they arrived and his porter had to find another cook. Also mentions others having breakfast and had some butter and brandy peaches. One handwritten page.
R. Buster (?) Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
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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2005.36.164: 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.
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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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