Box 16
Contains 94 Results:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 8, 1875
Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He describes a visit to New York City to buy her wedding ring.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 12, 1875
Reed responds to Emilie Lawrence's teasing. He alludes to their wedding planned for the fall of 1876. He is beginning study of French and German.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 16, 1875
Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He learns she is unhappy, but does not know why.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 19, 1875
Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He admits that she has great influence over him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 19, 1875
Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He offers a prayer to his deceased natural mother. He also discusses various topics, including medical treatments, a Catholic service, French lessons, and reading.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 27, 1875
Reed sends an engagement ring to Emilie Lawrence by express mail.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 30, 1875
Reed remains devoted to Emilie Lawrence. He comments on a caricature she has drawn, which includes mosquitos.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 3, 1875
Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 6, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 9, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, circa September 20, 1875
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about writing. He reiterates his devotion to her, and makes plans to visit her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 23, 1875
Reed pledges to abstain from irony in his future correspondence with Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 27, 1875
Reed describes his military responsibilities. He assures Emilie Lawrence that she is above all others in his heart.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 29, 1875
Reed writes to Emilie Lawrence concerning irony. He notes that there was a delay in receiving her letter.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 4, 1875
Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 18, 1875
Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 21, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 25, 1875
Reed takes a carriage ride to see the fall colors.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 29, 1875
Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 31, 1875
Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.