2005.36.160: Robert to Mother, 1857 March 27

2005.36.160: Robert to Mother, 1857 March 27

Good Health; Appetite; Garden; Sister; Paradise; Family; Brother; Country; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Mother; Ambition; Summer; Children; Cherokee Country

A letter from Robert to his mother, sent from Savannah, Georgia. Robert describes the beauties of Savannah, and potential plans to send his children to stay with his mother. He goes on to briefly describe his time in the northern cities of Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, and Cherokee Country as well. Lastly, he discusses his attempts to find a profession for his brother that will give him ambition. 4 handwritten pages and 1 envelope

Robert Young

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

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

1857 March 20

Erik Haeuser
Auburn University

Bartow History Museum

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English

Manuscript