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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,  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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 2, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 51
Identifier: 02051001
Scope and Contents

Reed provides instructions to Emilie Lawrence Reed for garden work at Keewaydin, their Pennsylvania mountain home. He reports that their son, Lawrence, is well.

Dates:  July 2, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 2, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 52
Identifier: 02052001
Scope and Contents

Reed gives instructions on gardening at Keewaydin. He also discusses financial affairs.

Dates:  July 2, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 4, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 53
Identifier: 02053001
Scope and Contents

Reed makes plans for the Fourth of July, and he describes Cuban flowers.

Dates:  July 4, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 7, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 54
Identifier: 02054001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his laboratory, the hot weather and mosquitoes. He reviews work to be done at Keewaydin.

Dates:  July 7, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 8, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 02055001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  July 8, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 13, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 56
Identifier: 02056001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  July 13, 1900

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  July 19, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 58
Identifier: 02058001
Scope and Contents

Reed comments about the family. He writes about the English physicians Durham and Meyers, who are studying yellow fever.

Dates:  July 19, 1900

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