2005.36.302: P.M.B. Young to Sister, 1860 July 8

2005.36.302: P.M.B. Young to Sister, 1860 July 8

1860; Tom Jones; Ohill; Elliot; Herris; Mother; Father; General Lane; John Breckenridge; West Point Military Academy; Cadet Life; Sister’s Marriage; Husband Options; Travels; Vacation; 4th of July; Money; Camp; Politics; President; Transcription

P.M.B. Young writes to his sister, disapproving of her choice of Tom Jones as husband and urging her to think carefully about her decision. He mentions 4th of July celebrations at West Point and that he wants money to travel to New York soon. His mentor, Gen. Lane, will be traveling to Georgia and staying with his family. He also writes of Gen. Lane's disillusionment with the U.S. Presidential race. 3 handwritten pages.

P.M.B. Young

P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

1860 July 9

Neil Humphrey
Auburn University

Bartow History Museum

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