2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17
1860; Mother; Newport; Kentucky; Greenville; Harpers Ferry; Virginia; Frankford; Martha Taylor; Aunt Mary Taylor; Waddy Thompson; John Brown; Robert; Tom; Masquerade; Impersonations; Clothing; Fireworks; Carnival; Dancing; Yankees; Theatre
The author writes to her mother about a Masquerade she recently attended in Newport. She talks of fireworks and Impersonations of “Old John Brown of Harpers ferry.” She also writes of her dislike for the Yankees. 5 handwritten pages.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 February 17
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
1859; Kate; Oak Grove; Cousin; Columbia; South Carolina; Greenwood; North Carolina; Anderson; Georgia; Virginia; Chesapeake Bay; Florida; Aunt Mary; John; Lillie Brooks; Lizzie Arnold; Dick Walter; Dr. Templeton; Meredith; Jinnie Smith; Sallie Smith; Jinnia Mosley; John Riley; Jim Riley; Sallie Waller; Lizzie Boozer; Bennet; John D. McKellar; Jack Cain; Lizzie Blake; Manie; Mr. Maulding; Ann M.; Bud; Uncle Peter; Sallie Brown; Jack Griffin; Johnny; Aunt Nancy; Milt Coleman; Mollie Brooks; Sickness; Disease; Diarrhea; Summer; Gossip; Marriage; Courting; Dating; Health; Transcription
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
Kate
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 21
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.112: George and Virginia to Mother (Young), 1859 June 23
1859; George; Virginia; Mother; Father; Grand Pa; Grand Ma;
Bud; Diddie; Lamar; Lou; Miss Jones; Ginie; Calhoun; Sickness; Crops; Children; Family Life; Religion; Hope; Gifts; Correspondence; Family Matters; Death; Transcription
Virginia writes a letter to Mother Young, detailing the family’s recent business, thanking them for gifts of apples while describing how the whole family is sick, especially George. George writes a shorter letter to accompany hers, where he speaks much of religion and sickness. 4 handwritten pages.
Virginia and George Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 June 23
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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