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Box 16

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Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 13, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 67
Identifier: 01667001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he has not heard from her, and he feels dejected. He attends a reception with a heavy heart.

Dates:  December 13, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 13, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 68
Identifier: 01668001
Scope and Contents

Reed learns that Emilie Lawrence is nursing her nephew who has typhoid fever. He expresses concern for her health, and apologizes for his sad letter earlier today.

Dates:  December 13, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 14, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 69
Identifier: 01669001
Scope and Contents

Reed expresses his anxiety for Emilie Lawrence's health. He reiterates his devotion to her.

Dates:  December 14, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 16, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 70
Identifier: 01670001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expresses his hope for the future.

Dates:  December 16, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 71
Identifier: 01671001
Scope and Contents

Reed learns of the death of Emilie Lawrence's nephew. He meditates on Christian duty and on life's purpose for him.

Dates:  December 20, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 72
Identifier: 01672001
Scope and Contents

Reed visits New York City, where he buys Emilie Lawrence a book. He is concerned for her health.

Dates:  December 22, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 73
Identifier: 01673001
Scope and Contents

Reed reaffirms his feelings for Emilie Lawrence. He describes the physician's lot, and inquires about the new Murfreesboro newspaper and their friends Miss Peace and Mr. Sharpe.

Dates:  December 29, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Certification of Walter Reed's passing of army examinations and his appointment as assistant surgeon, July 10, 1880

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 74
Identifier: uva-lib:2223989
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Walter Reed consists of materials that document the life of Walter Reed as well as the work and legacy of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in the series date from 1806 to around 1955 with the bulk of the items dating from 1874 to 1936. The series is particularly rich in materials that document the professional and personal life of Walter Reed from 1874 to his death in 1902. These materials include, but are not limited to the following:...
Dates: July 10, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Empty envelopes for letters from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, circa 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 75
Identifier: uva-lib:2223999
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Walter Reed consists of materials that document the life of Walter Reed as well as the work and legacy of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in the series date from 1806 to around 1955 with the bulk of the items dating from 1874 to 1936. The series is particularly rich in materials that document the professional and personal life of Walter Reed from 1874 to his death in 1902. These materials include, but are not limited to the following:...
Dates: circa 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Cards from Walter Reed requesting to call on Emilie B. Lawrence, circa 1875

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 76
Identifier: uva-lib:2224000
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Walter Reed consists of materials that document the life of Walter Reed as well as the work and legacy of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in the series date from 1806 to around 1955 with the bulk of the items dating from 1874 to 1936. The series is particularly rich in materials that document the professional and personal life of Walter Reed from 1874 to his death in 1902. These materials include, but are not limited to the following:...
Dates: circa 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

On the Yellow Malignant Fever,New York Herald, June 21, 1806

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 1
Identifier: uva-lib:2223909
Scope and Contents From the Series: Series III. Walter Reed consists of materials that document the life of Walter Reed as well as the work and legacy of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission. Items in the series date from 1806 to around 1955 with the bulk of the items dating from 1874 to 1936. The series is particularly rich in materials that document the professional and personal life of Walter Reed from 1874 to his death in 1902. These materials include, but are not limited to the following:...
Dates: June 21, 1806
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Article on yellow fever New Orleans from theNew York Herald,  August 18, 1853

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 2
Identifier: 01602001
Scope and Contents

The Yellow Fever--Increasing Mortality--Visit to the Hospital--Appearance of the Sick--The Weather, &c.

Dates:  August 18, 1853
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Inventory and inspection report of ambulances under the supervision of M.R. Baldwin,  March 5, 1863

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: 01603001
Scope and Contents

This document reviews the condition of the four horse ambulances of the 1st Division Ambulance Corp.

Dates:  March 5, 1863
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

The History of a Rose, by Emily B. Lawrence,  1867

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 4
Identifier: 01604001
Scope and Contents

Lawrence writes a story about a rose.

Dates:  1867
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  July 18, 1874

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 5
Identifier: 01605001
Scope and Contents

Reed plans to enter the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and gives his rationale. He describes his experiences in the city. He explains his later plans for marriage and his philosophy of life.

Dates:  July 18, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 12, 1874

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 6
Identifier: 01606001
Scope and Contents

Reed informs Lawrence that he is studying for the Medical Corps exam. He describes the exam, and offers his opinion of social engagements.

Dates:  August 12, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Military records and letters of recommendation relating to Walter Reed,  August 29, 1874

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 11
Identifier: 01611001
Scope and Contents

These endorsements and letters of recommendation for Walter Reed relate to his appointment as Assistant Surgeon to the US Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Dates:  August 29, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Materials relating to Walter Reed's appearance before army examination board

Letter from Walter Reed to Joseph B. Brown,  September 2, 1874

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 11
Identifier: 01611006
Scope and Contents

Reed accepts an invitation to appear before the U.S. Surgeon's Examining Board, and explains that he would have responded sooner had he not contracted a fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Dates:  September 2, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Materials relating to Walter Reed's appearance before army examination board

Letter from Walter Reed to the Surgeon General,  September 2, 1874

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 11
Identifier: 01611009
Scope and Contents

Reed acknowledges the receipt of the invitation to appear before Army Medical Examination Board. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Dates:  September 2, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Materials relating to Walter Reed's appearance before army examination board

Examination paper on anatomy,  February 8, 1875

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 15
Identifier: 01615001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes a paper on anatomy for qualification as an Army Surgeon. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Dates:  February 8, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed / Walter Reed - examinations for qualification as army surgeon