2005.36.82: Elizabeth Jones to Caroline, 1856 January 27
1856; Transcription; Elizabeth Jones; Carolina; White Oak; Sabbath; Health; Weather; Daughter; Religion; John; Souzan; Society; Slaves
In this four-page handwritten letter from Elizabeth Jones, we learn that she wrote phonetically and struggled with grammar--suggesting some degree of illiteracy. This letter is general in content and mostly describes how the family is doing, her unrelenting faith in God, and she mentioned their slave Souzan.
Elizabeth Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 January 27
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.126: Letter to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1859 March 01
1859; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Blythewood; Charleston; South Carolina; Blake; Leverett; C. Carroll; Louis Houston; J.A.J. Collins; Jack; Newton Mathus; Dr. Bythewood; Wiley Wheddon; Frank; George Hamptin; Cook; Gideon Mills; Pope; Nebraska; R. Sloan; Money; Business; Cotton; Slaves; Runaway
Letter detailing business transactions, cotton purchasing, settling of payments, and runaway slaves. 4 handwritten pages.
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P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 March 01
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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