2005.36.108: Pierce M.B. Young to Louisa Young, 1859 May 15

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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