2005.36.94: Letter(s) to Dr. R. M. Young, 1856 May 30 & June 2
1856; Rutherfordton; North Carolina; Greenville; South Carolina; Dr. Robert M. Young; Legal system; Legal history; law; social relations; status; Cartersville; Georgia; Manslaughter; Common law; Gary; Ed; White Oak; Erwin; Supreme Court; Judge Bailey
Two letters appear in this collection. Both are sent to Dr. Robert M. Young (Pierce's father). The first letter discusses the verdict in a manslaughter case, and the second letter discusses the events that took place once the writer left Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
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P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 May 30/ 1856 June 2
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.293: A letter from Thomas F. Jones to Kate, 1858 May 18
1858; Kate; Kingston; Georgia; Thomas F. Jones Jr.; Love; Emotion; Social relation; Social atmosphere; Social conditions; Mill Creek
This is an apology letter from Thomas to Kate for a lapse in writing. He expresses his satisfaction in knowing that the feelings she possesses for him are stronger than anyone else in his life. He confirms his affection for her, despite enjoying being popular "with the ladies." This includes being flirtatious. He stresses how much he wants to take care of her.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 May 18
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.280: Letter from Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 9
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Kate; Thomas F. Jones Jr.; Letter writing; Homesickness; Emotion; landscape
Thomas expresses his wish to Kate that she would write more often, and that he spends energy and emotion waiting on her letters every day. He tells her that he must hear from her to be happy.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 8
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.277: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to "My Beloved Kate," 1858 April 19
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Kate; Thomas F. Jones Jr; Columbia; Living Conditions; Love; Emotion; Planter's life; Agricultural conditions; Frank; Social Relations; Florida; Mill Creek
Jones is writing Kate to question why she does not write him more often. He admits to being busy, and also writing several letters that were not mailed. However, he still questions why she does not write more. He describes the dull conditions of Kingston as being a problem when trying to write to her. He spends a lot of time confirming his love to her.
Thomas F. Jones Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 April 19
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
JPEG
English
Manuscript