2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26

2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26

1858; Tom Jones; Kate; Mrs. Johnson; Celestia; Father; Dr. Leland; Mrs. B; Miss Wilson; Miss Carter; Miss Leday; Miss Lester; Miss Henderson; Mrs. Melissa; Billy Johnson; Mr. E.N. Johnson; New Superintendent; Ginie; Love; Desire; Longing; Marriage; Friendship; Affection; Hopeful; Father’s Permission; Gossip; Sickness; Pneumonia; Doctoring; Local News; Horses; Riding Accident; Social Gathering; Dancing; Dreams; Transcription

Tom Jones writes to Kate telling her is suffering from pneumonia and is tired because he has been caring for other sick patients the past week. He hopes she still loves him and wishes to get married; he still madly loves her and hopes to hear the status of their marriage soon. He had fallen off his horse, but was fine enough to attend a coalition. 4 handwritten pages.

Tom Jones

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

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

1858 January 26

Neil Humphrey
Auburn University

Bartow History Museum

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