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Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, May 17, 1875
Reed writes that he has been delayed in Boykins on his way back to New York.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, May 17, 1875
Reed writes that he made a medical call on Emilie Lawrence's relative, Mrs. Vaughan, on his way home to New York. He had been in North Carolina visiting Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, May 19, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 1, 1875
Reed and Emilie Lawrence are engaged. They anticipate separation for his military assignment.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 6, 1875
Reed delights in Emilie Lawrence's love and prays for worthiness.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 11, 1875
Reed informs Emilie Lawrence, his fiance, that the question of military leave is at the discretion of the Surgeon General.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 15, 1875
Reed has not heard from Emilie Lawrence. He expresses affection for her relative Mrs. Vaughan.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 17, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. News spreads of their engagement.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, June 21, 1875
Reed has his uniform tailored for a photograph to give to Emilie Lawrence. He makes plans to visit her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, July 1, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He admires her forgiving spirit, and writes her poetry. He writes to her mother to confirm their engagement, and reports that the photograph he had made of himself in uniform will be ready soon.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, July 23, 1875
Reed writes Emilie Lawrence that he is lonely without her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, July 25, 1875
Reed describes to Emilie Lawrence his trip to New York City on a steamer from Portsmouth, Virginia. He relates a story containing a lesson of married life.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, July 27, 1875
Reed describes to Emilie Lawrence the difficulties he undergoes to reach his army post at Willets Point, New York harbor.
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 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.