letters (correspondence)
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Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 11, 1900
Reed settles into camp life, and observes a malaria case. He discusses finances, and notes that Carroll has returned to Cuba from the United States.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 18, 1900
Reed writes that he has found mosquitoes and volunteers for his experiments, and will now proceed with the laboratory work. He comments on newspaper reports about yellow fever.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 20, 1900
Reed reports that the experimental camp is nearing completion. He notes the effect of cool weather on yellow fever cases and suggests the mosquito as a vector for the disease.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 21, 1900
Reed is sympathetic to his wife's case of gout. He remarks on a bill to Johnnie Moore for work at the Keewaydin house.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 22, 1900
Reed expresses concern for his wife's gout, but he also teases her. He relates a newspaper controversy over the yellow fever experiments, particularly concerning the American and Spanish volunteers, and consent forms.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 25, 1900
Reed is concerned about his wife's health, but teases her. He discusses work at Keewaydin, and comments on their son's class rank.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 27, 1900
Reed mentions the houses constructed at the experimental camp. He describes the experimentation methods and plans. He anticipates a trip to Keewaydin in May.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 21, 1879
Emilie Lawrence Reed and her young son, Walter Lawrence Reed, begin a trip east from Arizona.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 23, 1879
Reed waits for Mrs. Compton in order to accompany her to an Army post. He misses his wife and son, and asks his wife to hire a nurse for their son.
Letter from Walter Reed to [Emilie Lawrence Reed], April 26, 1879
Reed describes a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. He hears news of Emilie Lawrence Reed from a train conductor.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 29, 1879
Reed writes that he received her letter to him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 30, 1879
Reed continues his trip back to Fort Apache, Arizona. He has not heard from her lately.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 6, 1879
Reed's trip to Fort Apache, Arizona continues. He describes a river crossing. Col. Compton, post commander, travels out to meet Reed and Mrs. Compton.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 15, 1879
Reed arrives at Fort Apache. He describes his house, and relays news of their friends. He studies Spanish.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 22, 1879
Reed hopes that his wife's health improves. He offers news of colleagues at Fort Apache and hopes for an assignment back east. He has received no letter from her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 25, 1879
Reed describes a carriage ride. He responds to a letter from Emilie Lawrence Reed, giving her financial advice and offering news of acquaintances.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 31, 1879
Reed describes enlisting Indian scouts and camping in the wilderness.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 3, 1879
Reed writes that he appreciates Emilie Lawrence Reed's sacrifices. His son will be 18 months old on June 4, 1879. He sends his love and misses them.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 23, 1879
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He offers news from the base. He is glad to hear that she is feeling better.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 5, 1879
Reed has photographs of his wife and son, and asks if they remember him. He gives news of their acquaintances and his Spanish studies.