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Box 16

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Contains 94 Results:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 30, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 47
Identifier: 01647001
Scope and Contents

Reed remains devoted to Emilie Lawrence. He comments on a caricature she has drawn, which includes mosquitos.

Dates:  August 30, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 3, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 48
Identifier: 01648001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.

Dates:  September 3, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 6, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 49
Identifier: 01649001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.

Dates:  September 6, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 9, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 50
Identifier: 01650001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.

Dates:  September 9, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  circa September 20, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 51
Identifier: 01651001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about writing. He reiterates his devotion to her, and makes plans to visit her.

Dates:  circa September 20, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 23, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 52
Identifier: 01652001
Scope and Contents

Reed pledges to abstain from irony in his future correspondence with Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  September 23, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 27, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 53
Identifier: 01653001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his military responsibilities. He assures Emilie Lawrence that she is above all others in his heart.

Dates:  September 27, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 29, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 54
Identifier: 01654001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes to Emilie Lawrence concerning irony. He notes that there was a delay in receiving her letter.

Dates:  September 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 4, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 55
Identifier: 01655001
Scope and Contents

Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.

Dates:  October 4, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 18, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 56
Identifier: 01656001
Scope and Contents

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.

Dates:  October 18, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 21, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 57
Identifier: 01657001
Scope and Contents

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.

Dates:  October 21, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 25, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 58
Identifier: 01658001
Scope and Contents

Reed takes a carriage ride to see the fall colors.

Dates:  October 25, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 29, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 59
Identifier: 01659001
Scope and Contents

Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.

Dates:  October 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 31, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 60
Identifier: 01660001
Scope and Contents

Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.

Dates:  October 31, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 11, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 61
Identifier: 01661001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes his responsibilities and notes that General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers, arrives at the base for a dinner.

Dates:  November 11, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 15, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 62
Identifier: 01662001
Scope and Contents

Reed relates to Emilie Lawrence details of his brother's visit.

Dates:  November 15, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 17, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 63
Identifier: 01663001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes a dinner given for General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers. He also describes city sights seen with his brother. He gives a defense of army life and teases her.

Dates:  November 17, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 22, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 64
Identifier: 01664001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes athletic events and a tournament. He comments on jealousy.

Dates:  November 22, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 29, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 65
Identifier: 01665001
Scope and Contents

Reed makes a statement on irony in the letters he and Emilie Lawrence send each other.

Dates:  November 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 9, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 66
Identifier: 01666001
Scope and Contents

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion, and he apologizes for the ironic tone which offended her.

Dates:  December 9, 1875