letters (correspondence)
Found in 6940 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 9, 1902
Reed writes that he is returning to Cuba, and includes other political news about those who are candidates for Surgeon General. He says Roach's orchards are alive with locusts and expresses concern.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 11, 1902
Reed gently upbraids his wife for not writing him daily and comments on the orchards.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 12, 1902
Reed writes that the shipments are on their way to her. He is leaving for Boston, is looking forward to a reunion with his Cuban colleagues, and concludes with news of Forwood's confirmation.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 13, 1902
Reed writes of his trip to Boston. He describes his hotel and the arrival of friends.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 15, 1902
Reed writes about last night's grand dinner where he was given the second place of honor at dinner in recognition of his work, above men who awed him. He is distressed to learn about their fruit trees.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 16, 1902
Reed is devastated to learn that their orchard is crawling with locusts. Reed hears that the President is highly complimentary of him. He will be coming home soon.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa September 15, 1902
Reed writes about his conference with O'Reilly from the War Department. Kean and his family are moving-in nearby. He comments on Smart becoming the Chief Surgeon of the Philippines.