Joseph Mann letters, originals, 1877-1894, bulk: 1877

Collection consists of sixteen letters and two poems, all handwritten originals. Majority (fourteen) are love letters (April-Dec. 1877) from Joseph Mann to Amelia (Milia) Robinson, written during their courtship. Mann did not write in English, so a friend wrote the letters for him. Topics include Mann's sentimental anticipation of their nuptials and his love for Robinson. His letters also mention family members in Laurens and Robinson's siblings, references to Mann's store in Newberry, SC; occasional remarks about local events include construction of a railroad, a neighbor's house burning down, and general observations about the weather. Other material includes two poems written to/about Amelia Robinson: one composed by Geo. S. Ladrobe (Jan. 1877) and another (undated) entitled "Cast It Not Away" by "A Friend." Also letter (Sept. 1882) from Sigmund and Bertha Jacoby to their "beloved children" expressing wishes for a successful life; letter (Oct. 1894) to Mrs. Mann from E.A. Scott, Fire Insurance Agent and Dealer in Coal, expressing thanks for a kindness bestowed upon him. All material has been photocopied and transcribed.