2005.36.164: Letter to P.M.B. Young, 1859 March 31

Dublin Core

Title

2005.36.164: Letter to P.M.B. Young, 1859 March 31

Subject

1859; Savannah; Georgia; West Point; Military Training; Newspaper reports; Soldier duties; Religion; Social customs; Marietta

Description

Letter to Pierce concerning his military attire. The sender comments on epaulets that are available. The letter mentions seeing Pierce's name in the local Savannah newspaper as a cadet at West Point. In the article, Pierce is described as excellent in "fortifications" and the sender compliments Pierce on this accolade.

Creator

Unknown

Source

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

Publisher

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

Date

1859 March 31

Contributor

Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University

Rights

Bartow History Museum

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Manuscript