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letters (correspondence)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 6939 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  January 27, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 30
Identifier: 02430001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. His colleague McConnell will be visiting her. Reed mentions a drawing of mosquitos.

Dates:  January 27, 1901

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  February 3, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 32
Identifier: 02432001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He will be leaving for Cuba in a week. Lawrence Reed's battalion has been ordered to move, either to the United States or to the Philippines, and he mentions that Lawrence has a Cuban girlfriend.

Dates:  February 3, 1901

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  August 25, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 50
Identifier: 01750001
Scope and Contents

Reed has heard no word from Emilie Lawrence Reed regarding a necklace he sent her. He studies Spanish, and will take the medical exam when he returns. He gives news of the post commissary and their acquaintances.

Dates:  August 25, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  September 8, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 52
Identifier: 01752001
Scope and Contents

Reed's letter to his wife includes his thoughts on scouting, his work to get the hospital property ready for inspection, an upcoming court martial, and his side-whiskers.

Dates:  September 8, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  October 27, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, 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

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  December 8, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, 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

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  December 16, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, 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

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  December 23, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, 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

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  April 21, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 35
Identifier: 01735001
Scope and Contents

Emilie Lawrence Reed and her young son, Walter Lawrence Reed, begin a trip east from Arizona.

Dates:  April 21, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  April 23, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 36
Identifier: 01736001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  April 23, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to [Emilie Lawrence Reed],  April 26, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 37
Identifier: 01737001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. He hears news of Emilie Lawrence Reed from a train conductor.

Dates:  April 26, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  April 29, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 38
Identifier: 01738001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he received her letter to him.

Dates:  April 29, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  April 30, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 39
Identifier: 01739001
Scope and Contents

Reed continues his trip back to Fort Apache, Arizona. He has not heard from her lately.

Dates:  April 30, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  May 6, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 40
Identifier: 01740001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  May 6, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  May 15, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 41
Identifier: 01741001
Scope and Contents

Reed arrives at Fort Apache. He describes his house, and relays news of their friends. He studies Spanish.

Dates:  May 15, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  May 22, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 42
Identifier: 01742001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  May 22, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  May 25, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 43
Identifier: 01743001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes a carriage ride. He responds to a letter from Emilie Lawrence Reed, giving her financial advice and offering news of acquaintances.

Dates:  May 25, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  May 31, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 44
Identifier: 01744001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes enlisting Indian scouts and camping in the wilderness.

Dates:  May 31, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  June 3, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 45
Identifier: 01745001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  June 3, 1879

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  June 23, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 46
Identifier: 01746001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He offers news from the base. He is glad to hear that she is feeling better.

Dates:  June 23, 1879