letters (correspondence)
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Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, August 25, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, September 8, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 27, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 8, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 16, 1879
Reed corrects Emilie Lawrence Reed's misapprehension about the date of his reassignment. He expects to return east by June 30.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 23, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 25, 1899
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, September 9, 1899
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 25, 1900
Reed and Carroll are on board the Sedgewick, bound for Cuba.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 25, 1900
Reed sees the wreck of the U.S.S.Mainein Havana harbor and gives his opinion of the sinking.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 27, 1900
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 27, 1897
Reed details recent happenings around the base in Cuba. He sends his love to family and friends.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 2, 1900
Reed provides instructions to Emilie Lawrence Reed for garden work at Keewaydin, their Pennsylvania mountain home. He reports that their son, Lawrence, is well.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 2, 1900
Reed gives instructions on gardening at Keewaydin. He also discusses financial affairs.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 4, 1900
Reed makes plans for the Fourth of July, and he describes Cuban flowers.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 7, 1900
Reed describes his laboratory, the hot weather and mosquitoes. He reviews work to be done at Keewaydin.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 8, 1900
Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence Reed about yellow fever, claiming there is no danger. He writes about work done at Keewaydin and explains how he is organizing his laboratory.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 13, 1900
Reed provides a description of his quarters at Camp Columbia and relates the typical schedule of his day. He laments the lack of rain for Emilie Lawrence Reed's garden. He discusses finances and political trouble in China.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 19, 1900
Reed comments about the family. He writes about the English physicians Durham and Meyers, who are studying yellow fever.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 20, 1900
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.