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Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 4, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 69
Identifier: 01769001
Scope and Contents

Reed explains how he forgot to mail McPherson's letter and is holding his mail for him. Reed's family will not rejoin him.

Dates:  February 4, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 18, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 70
Identifier: 01770001
Scope and Contents

Reed has clothing sent to McPherson. McPherson testifies in U.S. vs. McGowan. Reed writes concerning medical matters.

Dates:  February 18, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  February 27, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 71
Identifier: 01771001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes of a post controversy regarding officers' duties and conduct.

Dates:  February 27, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  April 2, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 72
Identifier: 01772001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes about lost dental tools. He comments on McPherson's scouting assignment and the resolution of a controversy concerning insubordination. He gives post news.

Dates:  April 2, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  June 18, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 73
Identifier: 01773001
Scope and Contents

Reed is glad McPherson arrived safely back at the post. He comments on their new roommate. Reed's wife is sick.

Dates:  June 18, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  July 10, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 74
Identifier: 01774001
Scope and Contents

McPherson is sick and resting. Reed is studying for a medical exam.

Dates:  July 10, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  April 3, 1880

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 77
Identifier: 01777001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his departure from Arizona, and the confusion in getting his next permanent assignment. He awaits McPherson's visit.

Dates:  April 3, 1880
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  December 26, 1885

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 81
Identifier: 01781001
Scope and Contents

Reed is coming to Washington to apply for a leave extension. He plans to visit Florida, and then to visit New York City for coursework.

Dates:  December 26, 1885
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Dorsey M. McPherson,  April 13, 1886

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 82
Identifier: 01782001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes patients with erysipelas and double pneumonia. McPherson is to enter the Marine hospital service.

Dates:  April 13, 1886
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  July 18, 1874

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 5
Identifier: 01605001
Scope and Contents

Reed plans to enter the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and gives his rationale. He describes his experiences in the city. He explains his later plans for marriage and his philosophy of life.

Dates:  July 18, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  August 12, 1874

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 6
Identifier: 01606001
Scope and Contents

Reed informs Lawrence that he is studying for the Medical Corps exam. He describes the exam, and offers his opinion of social engagements.

Dates:  August 12, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 17, 1874

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 7
Identifier: 01607001
Scope and Contents

Reed is exhausted from work. He plans a trip home. His step-mother is curious about his relationship with Emilie Lawrence. He critiques contemporary novels.

Dates:  September 17, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 28, 1874

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 8
Identifier: 01608001
Scope and Contents

Reed seeks permission to call on Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  September 28, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 23, 1874

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 10
Identifier: 01610001
Scope and Contents

Reed is worried that he may be writing Emilie Lawrence too frequently. He is sick but will persevere to take his medical exam.

Dates:  November 23, 1874
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  January 9, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 12
Identifier: 01612001
Scope and Contents

Reed expresses his love for his dispersed family, and notes that it has been one year since he met her. Reed will delay taking his medical exam.

Dates:  January 9, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  January 20, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 13
Identifier: 01613001
Scope and Contents

Reed lovingly writes to Emilie Lawrence that he will not forget her.

Dates:  January 20, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 18
Identifier: 01618001
Scope and Contents

Reed professes his love to Emilie Lawrence, and looks forward to seeing her again.

Dates:  March 4, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  March 24, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 19
Identifier: 01619001
Scope and Contents

Reed discusses his future life in the Army and asks Emilie Lawrence to marry him.

Dates:  March 24, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 21
Identifier: 01621001
Scope and Contents

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of the sincerity of his feelings. She has not yet given an answer to his marriage proposal.

Dates:  April 8, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed

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

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 22
Identifier: 01622001
Scope and Contents

Reed seeks permission to call on Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  May 12, 1875
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed