2005.36.129: Sister to Brother, 1859 November 1
Sister; Brother; Sally; Walnut Grove; Carrie; Virginia Springs; Front House; Dr. Goldsmith; Family
A letter from Sister to Brother, detailing family events and the conditions of Sally, Carrie, and others. The author mentions the Summer plans of the family, as they plan to reside in Virginia Springs for the season. Additionally, a visit with Dr. Goldsmith is mentioned briefly. 6 handwritten pages
Sister
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 November 1
Erik Haeuser
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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2005.36.156: P.M.B. Young to Father, Dr. R. M. Young,
Unknown July 15-16
West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; Sickness; Politics; Family Matters; Visiting; Cartersville; Georgia; George; Bob; Mom; sister, Dr. R.M. Young; Transcription
Pierce M.B. Young writes a letter from West Point to his father, Dr. R.M. Young at the Young's family home in Georgia. In it, he details the tough life he is having at West Point, providing information on military drills and a recent sickness he has had. He also discusses Georgia politics, family matters, and expects a visit soon. 4 handwritten pages and one envelope
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
Unknown July 15-16
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.160: Robert to Mother, 1857 March 27
Good Health; Appetite; Garden; Sister; Paradise; Family; Brother; Country; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Mother; Ambition; Summer; Children; Cherokee Country
A letter from Robert to his mother, sent from Savannah, Georgia. Robert describes the beauties of Savannah, and potential plans to send his children to stay with his mother. He goes on to briefly describe his time in the northern cities of Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, and Cherokee Country as well. Lastly, he discusses his attempts to find a profession for his brother that will give him ambition. 4 handwritten pages and 1 envelope
Robert Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 March 20
Erik Haeuser
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.183: E.C. Young to Son, 1856 March 29
1856; Transcription; Walnut Grove, GA; E.C. Young; Son; Health; Bereavement; Ambrotype; Grandmother; George; Fort Gaines; Sister; Family Life
This four-page handwritten letter from E.C. Young to his unidentified son, presumably P.M.B. Young, offers the author's condolences on the death of a friend at the military academy. He also comments on the well-being of the family and the hope that his son will return to visit soon.
E.C. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 March 29
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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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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2005.36.399: James W. Watts to Lou Young, 1860 May 13
1860; Waco; Texas; Lou Young; James W. Watts; Sister; Friend; Lucy; Sally; School; Education; Drought; gentleman
Describe the letter in detail here . . . .
James W. Watts
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 May 13
Keith S. Hebert
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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