2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860

Dublin Core

Title

2005.36.300: Louisa Young to Pierce M.B. Young, 1860

Subject

1860; Walnut Grove; West Point NY; United States Military Academy; Charleston SC; Greenville SC; Mother (Caroline Young); Lollie H.; Robert, Jr.; George; Tom; Sally; Billy; Grandma; Family; Friends; Gossip; Convention Delegates

Description

Louisa wrote to Pierce to share news about family and friends. She commented on her appreciation for her friends welcoming her back home but explained that they seem tame after spending so time much time sojourning in the company of the "fast people" of the West. She mentioned their brothers Robert and George, and a wedding invitation. She asked PMB for his opinion about her marrying Tom. She enclosed "pin money" in the letter and sent best wishes. 1 handwritten envelope and 4 handwritten pages.

Creator

Louisa Young

Source

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

Publisher

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

Date

1860 April 23

Contributor

Shari L. Williams
Auburn University

Rights

Bartow History Museum

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Manuscript