Social history
Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 22, 1875
Reed describes athletic events and a tournament. He comments on jealousy.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 13, 1875
Reed learns that Emilie Lawrence is nursing her nephew who has typhoid fever. He expresses concern for her health, and apologizes for his sad letter earlier today.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 22, 1875
Reed visits New York City, where he buys Emilie Lawrence a book. He is concerned for her health.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 29, 1875
Reed reaffirms his feelings for Emilie Lawrence. He describes the physician's lot, and inquires about the new Murfreesboro newspaper and their friends Miss Peace and Mr. Sharpe.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 10, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about a rumor of her impending marriage. He plans a visit to see her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 13, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about not writing and about attentions from Professor Sharpe. He discusses small pox cases among children on the post.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 27, 1876
Reed writes of visitors to the Willet's Point base and his treatment of the sick.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, February 7, 1876
Reed describes sleigh rides he has taken with the ladies of the army base at Willet's Point. He teases Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, February 16, 1876
Reed arranges a visit to Norfolk and Murfreesboro. He describes social events at the army base at Willet's Point.