2005.36.166: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 May 13

2005.36.166: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Pierce M.B. Young, 1857 May 13

1857; Greenville SC; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Grandmother; John; Uncle Judge Butler; Miss Thompson; Flo; Advice; Encouragement; Illness; Matchmaking

A letter of encouragement from Aunt Mary to Pierce. She offered admonishment and advice to Pierce as he embarked on his commission to attend West Point. She shared news of Uncle Butler being very ill with mumps, and of Miss Thompson, a beautiful girl who spent a great deal of time with Aunt Mary. She enticed him to meet Miss Thompson. She asked Pierce to come to Greenville for a visit as soon as he could. 4 handwritten pages.

Mary (Jones) Thompson

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

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

1857 May 13

Shari L. Williams
Auburn University

Bartow History Museum

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