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Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  December 18, 1900

 Item — Box 22: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 48
Identifier: 02248001
Scope and Contents

Reed reports that sixteen Cuban physicians have visited to confirm the experimental yellow fever cases. He responds to Washington social news.

Dates:  December 18, 1900
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa May 31, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 15
Identifier: 02615001
Scope and Contents

Reed asks for news of Keewaydin. He and Kean continue the campaign for Surgeon General.

Dates:  circa May 31, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  June 1, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 16
Identifier: 02616001
Scope and Contents

Reed meets Kean. Reed hopes to get to Blue Ridge Summit (Keewaydin)soon. He describes boarding house meals.

Dates:  June 1, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  June 5, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 17
Identifier: 02617001
Scope and Contents

Reed promises to bring Emilie Lawrence Reed the money she needs to meet their expenses.

Dates:  June 5, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  June 6, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 18
Identifier: 02618001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that the boarding house fare has improved, though the coffee is still not good. Forwood tells Reed that his chances are excellent for a permanent appointment to be the Surgeon General.

Dates:  June 6, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  June 9, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 19
Identifier: 02619001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he is returning to Cuba, and includes other political news about those who are candidates for Surgeon General. He says Roach's orchards are alive with locusts and expresses concern.

Dates:  June 9, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa June 11, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 20
Identifier: 02620001
Scope and Contents

Reed gently upbraids his wife for not writing him daily and comments on the orchards.

Dates:  circa June 11, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa June 12, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 21
Identifier: 02621001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that the shipments are on their way to her. He is leaving for Boston, is looking forward to a reunion with his Cuban colleagues, and concludes with news of Forwood's confirmation.

Dates:  circa June 12, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  June 13, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 22
Identifier: 02622001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes of his trip to Boston. He describes his hotel and the arrival of friends.

Dates:  June 13, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa June 15, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 23
Identifier: 02623001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes about last night's grand dinner where he was given the second place of honor at dinner in recognition of his work, above men who awed him. He is distressed to learn about their fruit trees.

Dates:  circa June 15, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa June 16, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 24
Identifier: 02624001
Scope and Contents

Reed is devastated to learn that their orchard is crawling with locusts. Reed hears that the President is highly complimentary of him. He will be coming home soon.

Dates:  circa June 16, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  circa September 15, 1902

 Item — Box 26: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 35
Identifier: 02635001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes about his conference with O'Reilly from the War Department. Kean and his family are moving-in nearby. He comments on Smart becoming the Chief Surgeon of the Philippines.

Dates:  circa September 15, 1902
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 Lawrence Reed,  February 5, 1901

 Item — Box 141: Series uva-lib:2231610, Folder: 46
Identifier: 14146001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes the triumph of the Yellow Fever Commission's work, and a Congressional resolution of appreciation.

Dates:  February 5, 1901
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series XIV. P. Kahler Hench additions

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  January 3, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 3
Identifier: 02403001
Scope and Contents

Reed mentions the sixth case of experimental yellow fever, and that volunteers have gone thirty-five days without contracting yellow fever in the infected clothing test. He describes the condition of a yellow fever case and an experiment with blood injection.

Dates:  January 3, 1901
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 5, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 4
Identifier: 02404001
Scope and Contents

Reassures her; date of his return; safety of experiments; difficulties attendant on her visiting; he will return soon, in about five weeks.

Dates:  January 5, 1901
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 7, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 6
Identifier: 02406001
Scope and Contents

Reed discusses finances, and Emilie Lawrence Reed's loneliness. He reviews logistical questions regarding her possible visit to Cuba, and teases her.

Dates:  January 7, 1901
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 11, 1900

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 14
Identifier: 02414001
Scope and Contents

Reed discusses finances and his plans for Keewaydin. He describes a visit inland and jokes about his weight.

Dates:  January 11, 1900
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 18, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 24
Identifier: 02424001
Scope and Contents

Reed discusses the army reorganization bill. He has finished his paper and remarks that the last experimental yellow fever cases are recovering.

Dates:  January 18, 1901
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 21, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 25
Identifier: 02425001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. She complains about the appearance of their house in Washington.

Dates:  January 21, 1901
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 Lawrence Reed,  January 27, 1901

 Item — Box 24: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 30
Identifier: 02430001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. His colleague McConnell will be visiting her. Reed mentions a drawing of mosquitos.

Dates:  January 27, 1901
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed