2005.36.157: P.M.B Young to Mother, 1857 June 23
1857; West Point; New York; United States Military Academy (USMA); Camp Putnam; Cadet life; Family relations; Emotions; Military life; George; Jim Lewis; Social Relations; Homesickness; Living conditions; Personal affairs; Camp-life; Soldier activities; transcriptions
Young is writing to his mother describing homesickness, his thoughts of resignation from the United States Military Academy, pertinent day-to-day activities for cadets, and his future. He expresses a desire to come home, but also the importance as a Southerner to remain committed to the USMA. There is mention of how Northerners are more prepared for the academy than Southerners because of their levels of education. He mentions the discussions cadets have concerning assignments. He also describes how New York City is a “fussy” place, but how his mother would enjoy the beautiful landscape, river, and academy parade ceremonies.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 23
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.108: Pierce M.B. Young to Louisa Young, 1859 May 15
1859; West Point; New York; Father (Robert M. Young, Sr.); Mother (Caroline Young); Yankees; Abolition; Young Ladies; Financial Obligations; West Point; United States Military Academy; Business Matters; Furlough
Letter was written right before P.M.B. Young's first furlough after two years at West Point. He mentions a receipt of money from father and agreement with father's views. Includes comments about reluctance to ask someone for a favor, disdain for Yankees, and enchantment with northern young ladies but no interest in marrying any of them. Original document consists of one hand-addressed envelope and two hand-written pages.
Pierce M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 15
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.98: I.G. Blevins to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 June 29
1857; Marietta GA; West Point, NY; Milledgeville GA; Point Twiggs; Mutual Friends; Cadets Hallowes- Conyers- Persons - Jones- Holcomb-Remdle and Hogan; Moina; Anna; Coleman; Misses Nesbitt; Mrs. P; Miss Lon North; Ms. Julia Smith; The Joneses; Clark S.; Gossip; Festivities; Flirtatious Young Women; Volunteer Gathering at Milledgeville GA; United States Military Academy
Blevins chided Pierce for being away and missing out on a part, a picnic, other festivities, and for missing out on being around the young ladies. 4 handwritten pages.
I.G. Blevins
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 29
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.166: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 May 13
1857; Greenville SC; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Grandmother; John; Uncle Judge Butler; Miss Thompson; Flo; Advice; Encouragement; Illness; Matchmaking
A letter of encouragement from Aunt Mary to Pierce. She offered admonishment and advice to Pierce as he embarked on his commission to attend West Point. She shared news of Uncle Butler being very ill with mumps, and of Miss Thompson, a beautiful girl who spent a great deal of time with Aunt Mary. She enticed him to meet Miss Thompson. She asked Pierce to come to Greenville for a visit as soon as he could. 4 handwritten pages.
Mary (Jones) Thompson
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 May 13
Shari L. Williams
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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2005.36.376: 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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