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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2005.36.154: M.L. Chester to Louisa Young, 1857 January 1
1857; Transcription; Lou; M.L. Chester; Oakland; Sabbath; Unrequited Love
This three-page handwritten letter from M.L. Chester to Louisa Young condemns Louisa for not reciprocating love for him. He is clearly angered that Louisa did not agree with the friends he kept.
Following Chester's signature is a brief three-sentence handwritten response by Louisa claiming his "accusations are not worth refutation."
M.L. Chester
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
01 January 1857
05 January 1857
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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