Physicians
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 681 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 3, 1875
Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 6, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 4, 1875
Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 29, 1875
Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 31, 1875
Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 29, 1875
Reed reaffirms his feelings for Emilie Lawrence. He describes the physician's lot, and inquires about the new Murfreesboro newspaper and their friends Miss Peace and Mr. Sharpe.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 27, 1876
Reed writes of visitors to the Willet's Point base and his treatment of the sick.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, February 16, 1876
Reed arranges a visit to Norfolk and Murfreesboro. He describes social events at the army base at Willet's Point.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 9, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence that his finger was injured by her. He describes cases of measles at the base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 13, 1876
Reed has not heard from Emilie Lawrence. He tells her he misses her, and reports on cases of measles at the base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 28, 1876
Reed remarks on the ingratitude of patients. He informs Emilie Lawrence that he will be in a play.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, April 10, 1876
Reed awaits his new orders. His replacement has arrived.
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 30, 1900
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.
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, 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, 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, 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.