Social history
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 31, 1879
Reed describes enlisting Indian scouts and camping in the wilderness.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 3, 1879
Reed writes that he appreciates Emilie Lawrence Reed's sacrifices. His son will be 18 months old on June 4, 1879. He sends his love and misses them.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 23, 1879
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He offers news from the base. He is glad to hear that she is feeling better.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 5, 1879
Reed has photographs of his wife and son, and asks if they remember him. He gives news of their acquaintances and his Spanish studies.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, August 25, 1879
Reed has heard no word from Emilie Lawrence Reed regarding a necklace he sent her. He studies Spanish, and will take the medical exam when he returns. He gives news of the post commissary and their acquaintances.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, September 8, 1879
Reed's letter to his wife includes his thoughts on scouting, his work to get the hospital property ready for inspection, an upcoming court martial, and his side-whiskers.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 27, 1879
Reed hopes his son remembers him. Reed learns he will not have an assignment to Fort Thomas. He notes that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad is moving closer to Fort Apache. He writes about finances and military personnel.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 8, 1879
Reed is glad Emilie and their son made it safely to Norfolk. He describes his friend Cruse as well as several women who have been kind to him. He encourages his wife to have her photograph taken and to attend the theater.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 16, 1879
Reed corrects Emilie Lawrence Reed's misapprehension about the date of his reassignment. He expects to return east by June 30.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 23, 1879
Reed is concerned about his son's illness. He observes a beautiful snowfall, and gives details about a hunting trip on which Native Americans accompany him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, September 30, 1900
Reed describes his voyage to Havana, during which he gives medical care to a child. Emilie Lawrence Reed would not accompany Reed to Cuba, and did not want him to go.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 6, 1900
Reed assures Emilie Lawrence Reed of his safety. He explains the circumstances of Jesse Lazear's death.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 9, 1900
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed and Blossom Reed. He writes that Carroll is on a month's leave. He describes cases of dysentery.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 13, 1900
Reed returns to Washington for a meeting with the Surgeon General. He will continue on to Indianapolis for the American Public Health meeting. On November 1, Reed will leave for Cuba.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 3, 1900
Reed will leave New York for Havana soon.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 5, 1900
Reed describes his voyage to Cuba. He also comments on the upcoming presidential election in the United States.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 8, 1900
Reed remarks on Bryan's defeat in the United States presidential election. He describes various people at the camp. He discusses his work on yellow fever, including the possibility of human experimentation.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 11, 1900
Reed settles into camp life, and observes a malaria case. He discusses finances, and notes that Carroll has returned to Cuba from the United States.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 18, 1900
Reed writes that he has found mosquitoes and volunteers for his experiments, and will now proceed with the laboratory work. He comments on newspaper reports about yellow fever.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, November 20, 1900
Reed reports that the experimental camp is nearing completion. He notes the effect of cool weather on yellow fever cases and suggests the mosquito as a vector for the disease.