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Found in 1703 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  July 29, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 38
Identifier: 01638001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  July 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 1, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 39
Identifier: 01639001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  August 1, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 5, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 40
Identifier: 01640001
Scope and Contents

Reed, in verse, declares his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  August 5, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 8, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 41
Identifier: 01641001
Scope and Contents

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He describes a visit to New York City to buy her wedding ring.

Dates:  August 8, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 12, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 42
Identifier: 01642001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  August 12, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 16, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 43
Identifier: 01643001
Scope and Contents

Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He learns she is unhappy, but does not know why.

Dates:  August 16, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 19, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 44
Identifier: 01644001
Scope and Contents

Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He admits that she has great influence over him.

Dates:  August 19, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 19, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 45
Identifier: 01645001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  August 19, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 27, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 46
Identifier: 01646001
Scope and Contents

Reed sends an engagement ring to Emilie Lawrence by express mail.

Dates:  August 27, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 30, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 47
Identifier: 01647001
Scope and Contents

Reed remains devoted to Emilie Lawrence. He comments on a caricature she has drawn, which includes mosquitos.

Dates:  August 30, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 3, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 48
Identifier: 01648001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.

Dates:  September 3, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 6, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 49
Identifier: 01649001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.

Dates:  September 6, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 4, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 01655001
Scope and Contents

Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.

Dates:  October 4, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 18, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 56
Identifier: 01656001
Scope and Contents

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.

Dates:  October 18, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 21, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 57
Identifier: 01657001
Scope and Contents

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.

Dates:  October 21, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 29, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 59
Identifier: 01659001
Scope and Contents

Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.

Dates:  October 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 31, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 60
Identifier: 01660001
Scope and Contents

Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.

Dates:  October 31, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 11, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 61
Identifier: 01661001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  November 11, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 15, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 62
Identifier: 01662001
Scope and Contents

Reed relates to Emilie Lawrence details of his brother's visit.

Dates:  November 15, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 17, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 63
Identifier: 01663001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  November 17, 1875