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Letter from Walter Reed to [Dorsey M. McPherson],  September 29, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 53
Identifier: 01753001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he has heard rumors that [McPherson] wishes to have his commission annulled. Reed disapproves of this.

Dates:  September 29, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to [Dorsey M. McPherson],  October 1, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 54
Identifier: 01754001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases McPherson concerning military reports and life in the field.

Dates:  October 1, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  October 7, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 55
Identifier: 01755001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases McPherson, and writes about debts, pay, and military assignments.

Dates:  October 7, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter fragment from Walter Reed to [Dorsey M. McPherson],  October 20, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 56
Identifier: 01756001
Scope and Contents

Reed learns that McPherson will return to Fort Apache. Reed refers to other soldiers, and teases McPherson.

Dates:  October 20, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Envelope addressed to Dorsey M. Mcpherson, circa October 20, 1897

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 57
Identifier: uva-lib:2224061
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 October 20, 1897
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 Lawrence Reed,  October 27, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 58
Identifier: 01758001
Scope and Contents

Reed hopes his son remembers him. Reed learns he will not have an assignment to Fort Thomas. He notes that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad is moving closer to Fort Apache. He writes about finances and military personnel.

Dates:  October 27, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Envelope addressed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 4, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 59
Identifier: uva-lib:2224063
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 4, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Yellow Fever in Memphis,Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, August 23, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 60
Identifier: uva-lib:2224064
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: August 23, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Envelope addressed to Dorsey M. McPherson, circa September 10, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 61
Identifier: uva-lib:2224065
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 September 10, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Memphis Under Quarantine rule,Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, September 20, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 62
Identifier: uva-lib:2224066
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: September 20, 1879
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 Lawrence Reed,  December 8, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 63
Identifier: 01763001
Scope and Contents

Reed is glad Emilie and their son made it safely to Norfolk. He describes his friend Cruse as well as several women who have been kind to him. He encourages his wife to have her photograph taken and to attend the theater.

Dates:  December 8, 1879
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 Lawrence Reed,  December 16, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 64
Identifier: 01764001
Scope and Contents

Reed corrects Emilie Lawrence Reed's misapprehension about the date of his reassignment. He expects to return east by June 30.

Dates:  December 16, 1879
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 Lawrence Reed,  December 23, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 65
Identifier: 01765001
Scope and Contents

Reed is concerned about his son's illness. He observes a beautiful snowfall, and gives details about a hunting trip on which Native Americans accompany him.

Dates:  December 23, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Envelope addressed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 25, 1879

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 66
Identifier: uva-lib:2224070
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: December 25, 1879
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  January 13, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 67
Identifier: 01767001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes about military companies and scouting duty. He states he does not want his wife at the post if he must go out on scouting duty.

Dates:  January 13, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  January 28, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 68
Identifier: 01768001
Scope and Contents

Reed forwards mail to McPherson. Reed contemplates having his wife and son return west.

Dates:  January 28, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 4, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 69
Identifier: 01769001
Scope and Contents

Reed explains how he forgot to mail McPherson's letter and is holding his mail for him. Reed's family will not rejoin him.

Dates:  February 4, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 18, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 70
Identifier: 01770001
Scope and Contents

Reed has clothing sent to McPherson. McPherson testifies in U.S. vs. McGowan. Reed writes concerning medical matters.

Dates:  February 18, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 27, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 71
Identifier: 01771001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes of a post controversy regarding officers' duties and conduct.

Dates:  February 27, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  April 2, 1880

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 72
Identifier: 01772001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes about lost dental tools. He comments on McPherson's scouting assignment and the resolution of a controversy concerning insubordination. He gives post news.

Dates:  April 2, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection / Series III. Walter Reed