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Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 27, 1900

 Item — Box 3: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 42
Identifier: 00342001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he received a telegram announcing his daughter's birth. He hopes for a vacation in the United States in October.

Dates: August 27, 1900

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 3, 1900

 Item — Box 3: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 43
Identifier: 00343001
Scope and Contents

Lazear reports that Mabel Lazear and the baby are well.

Dates: September 3, 1900

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 10, 1900

 Item — Box 3: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 45
Identifier: 00345001
Scope and Contents

Lazear details his plan to return to the United States for a visit. He also discusses improvements to his quarters.

Dates: September 10, 1900

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 18, 1900

 Item — Box 3: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 46
Identifier: 00346001
Scope and Contents

Lazear thanks her for the magazines she sent. He describes his average day.

Dates: September 18, 1900

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 5, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 60
Identifier: 00160001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his hiking and Amsterdam. He is looking forward to resting on the steamer and seeing her again.

Dates: September 5, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 6, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 61
Identifier: 00161001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about the beginning of his voyage home.

Dates: September 6, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 18, 1890

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 62
Identifier: 00162001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his trans-Atlantic voyage. He arrives safely in New York and will travel to Baltimore soon.

Dates: September 18, 1890

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, September 12, 1893

 Item — Box 1: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 65
Identifier: 00165001
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Lazear continues his visit to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He arranges for his trip to New York.

Dates: September 12, 1893

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, circa June 28, 1895

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 6
Identifier: 00206001
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Lazear describes a trip to Fontainebleau, in France. He mistakenly wrote "1894" as the year on the letter.

Dates: circa June 28, 1895

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 30, 1895

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 7
Identifier: 00207001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes about his trip through France.

Dates: June 30, 1895

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 14, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 11
Identifier: 00211001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he has seen his uncle, Thomas Lazear. He also discusses financial issues relating to real estate.

Dates: June 14, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, June 21, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 12
Identifier: 00212001
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Lazear writes that he plans to spend time at home, although he will have to make regular trips to the laboratory.

Dates: June 21, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 14, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 15
Identifier: 00215001
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Lazear visits Mabel Houston.

Dates: July 14, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, circa July 16, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 16
Identifier: 00216001
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Lazear describes life in California. He writes that he will visit his mother in Canada.

Dates: circa July 16, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 23, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 17
Identifier: 00217001
Scope and Contents

Lazear describes life in California. He discusses the weather and his acquaintances.

Dates: July 23, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, July 30, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 18
Identifier: 00218001
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Lazear discusses the upcoming American presidential election.

Dates: July 30, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 19
Identifier: 00219001
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Lazear writes about making expeditions into the California mountains. He will leave in two weeks for San Francisco, and plans to meet Sweitzer in Canada.

Dates: August 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, August 25, 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 22
Identifier: 00222001
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Lazear writes that he has cancelled his rendezvous with Sweitzer in Canada. His marriage to Mabel Houston is planned for September.

Dates: August 25, 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, December 1896

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 27
Identifier: 00227001
Scope and Contents

Lazear writes that he has introduced Mabel Houston to his friends in Baltimore.

Dates: December 1896

Letter from Jesse W. Lazear to Charlotte C. Sweitzer, February 9, 1897

 Item — Box 2: Series uva-lib:2221993, Folder: 28
Identifier: 00228001
Scope and Contents

Lazear expresses concern about Sweitzer's health and offers treatment.

Dates: February 9, 1897