Interpersonal relations
Found in 1703 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, July 29, 1875
Reed gives Emilie Lawrence a description of the U.S. Army base at Willets Point, New York harbor. He describes his duties there as a medical officer.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 1, 1875
Reed informs Emilie Lawrence that he has light military duties and an easy command as a medical officer at Willets Point U.S. Army base. He misses her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 5, 1875
Reed, in verse, declares his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 8, 1875
Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He describes a visit to New York City to buy her wedding ring.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 12, 1875
Reed responds to Emilie Lawrence's teasing. He alludes to their wedding planned for the fall of 1876. He is beginning study of French and German.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 16, 1875
Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He learns she is unhappy, but does not know why.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 19, 1875
Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He admits that she has great influence over him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 19, 1875
Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He offers a prayer to his deceased natural mother. He also discusses various topics, including medical treatments, a Catholic service, French lessons, and reading.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 27, 1875
Reed sends an engagement ring to Emilie Lawrence by express mail.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, August 30, 1875
Reed remains devoted to Emilie Lawrence. He comments on a caricature she has drawn, which includes mosquitos.
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 18, 1875
Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 21, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.
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, November 11, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes his responsibilities and notes that General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers, arrives at the base for a dinner.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 15, 1875
Reed relates to Emilie Lawrence details of his brother's visit.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 17, 1875
Reed describes a dinner given for General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers. He also describes city sights seen with his brother. He gives a defense of army life and teases her.