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letters (correspondence)

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Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 6940 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  June 9, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 19
Identifier: 02619001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  June 9, 1902
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,  circa June 11, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 20
Identifier: 02620001
Scope and Contents

Reed gently upbraids his wife for not writing him daily and comments on the orchards.

Dates:  circa June 11, 1902
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,  circa June 12, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 21
Identifier: 02621001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  circa June 12, 1902
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,  June 13, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 22
Identifier: 02622001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes of his trip to Boston. He describes his hotel and the arrival of friends.

Dates:  June 13, 1902
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,  circa June 15, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 23
Identifier: 02623001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  circa June 15, 1902
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,  circa June 16, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 24
Identifier: 02624001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  circa June 16, 1902
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,  circa September 15, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 35
Identifier: 02635001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  circa September 15, 1902
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,  July 20, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 60
Identifier: 02060001
Scope and Contents

Reed sees their son, Lawrence, in Havana. He enjoys a meal given for the English physicians. He discusses China news, and relays information about a transport from the States.

Dates:  July 20, 1900
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,  July 23, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 62
Identifier: 02062001
Scope and Contents

Reed is delighted to hear about the rain at Keewaydin. He teases Emilie Lawrence Reed and discusses gardening at Keewaydin. He says their son, Lawrence, is impatient for his officer's commission.

Dates:  July 23, 1900
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,  July 27, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 69
Identifier: 02069001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He expects to see her August.

Dates:  July 27, 1900
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,  July 27, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 70
Identifier: 02070001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes the weather in Cuba. He teases Emilie Lawrence Reed, and anticipates his arrival home.

Dates:  July 27, 1900
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,  July 29, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 71
Identifier: 02071001
Scope and Contents

Reed relates his plans for Keewaydin concerning the garden, a summer house, and a new house. He has seen their son, Lawrence, and reports that he is well, but he as yet has no commission.

Dates:  July 29, 1900
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,  July 30, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 72
Identifier: 02072001
Scope and Contents

Reed's baggage has to be disinfected for “Yellow Jack” before he leaves for the States. He believes this to be an absurd formality. Reed wants to install a shower at the renovated Keewaydin house.

Dates:  July 30, 1900
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,  August 2, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 77
Identifier: 02077001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he is on his way home to the United States.

Dates:  August 2, 1900
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,  April 25, 1899

 Item — Box 19: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 11
Identifier: 01911001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he visited the Vedado Post to see their son. Lawrence Reed was given a 24 hour leave to go to Havana with him.

Dates:  April 25, 1899
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,  September 9, 1899

 Item — Box 19: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 34
Identifier: 01934001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he misses her and that he is imagining how beautiful things are back at home. He mentions the Dreyfuss Affair and says the journalists believe France is close to revolution.

Dates:  September 9, 1899
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,  June 25, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 39
Identifier: 02039001
Scope and Contents

Reed and Carroll are on board the Sedgewick, bound for Cuba.

Dates:  June 25, 1900
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,  June 25, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 40
Identifier: 02040001
Scope and Contents

Reed sees the wreck of the U.S.S.Mainein Havana harbor and gives his opinion of the sinking.

Dates:  June 25, 1900
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,  June 27, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 45
Identifier: 02045001
Scope and Contents

Reed is impressed with the shower installed at his quarters. He responds to family news and is pleased that his son has passed an examination to further his military career.

Dates:  June 27, 1900
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,  circa June 27, 1897

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 46
Identifier: 02046001
Scope and Contents

Reed details recent happenings around the base in Cuba. He sends his love to family and friends.

Dates:  circa June 27, 1897
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed