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2005.36.301: Fannie writing to her friend (Elizabeth Caroline?), 1860 March 24
A letter from Fannie that discusses the gardens of Walnut Grove and also the conditions of Fannie's family.
2005.36.376: P.M.B Young to mother, 1860 March 1
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…
2005.36.394: Unknown to John, 1860 January 18
This is a two-page handwritten letter, presumably authored by P.M.B. Young himself judging by his account of the "frozen blue hell" and the frozen Hudson River. He compliments John on his engagement. On the eve of the outbreak of war, he offers a…
2005.36.135: Emma to Sister, 1859 March 25
This three-page handwritten letter is torn at the top. Written in Emma's hand. she details Ed's recovery from an unknown ailment. She mostly discusses family affairs and general news, including a recent birth, probably to entice her sister to visit…
2005.36.547: Unknown to Brother, Unknown Date
While this one-page handwritten letter is incomplete, it is assumed to have been authored by P.M.B. Young. In it, he describes artillery and light infantry drills at West Point Military Academy, including his colleagues. He also comments generally…
2005.36.82: Elizabeth Jones to Caroline, 1856 January 27
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…
2005.36.161: Elizabeth Caroline Mills to Caroline Elizabeth Jones, 1857 August
Elizabeth Mills writes to her daughter of how proud she is of her and the children, her upcoming travel plans, and general gossip. 4 handwritten pages.
2005.36.157: P.M.B Young to Mother, 1857 June 23
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…
2005.36.121: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Louisa Young, Unknown March 29
News on family health and well-being along with advice and encouragement on making courtship and marriage decisions. Requests that the family make a trip to SC for a visit. Includes a warning to Robert M. Young, Sr. to be watchful for a fugitive…