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Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed,  April 30, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 39
Identifier: 01739001
Scope and Contents

Reed continues his trip back to Fort Apache, Arizona. He has not heard from her lately.

Dates:  April 30, 1879
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,  May 6, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 40
Identifier: 01740001
Scope and Contents

Reed's trip to Fort Apache, Arizona continues. He describes a river crossing. Col. Compton, post commander, travels out to meet Reed and Mrs. Compton.

Dates:  May 6, 1879
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,  May 15, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 41
Identifier: 01741001
Scope and Contents

Reed arrives at Fort Apache. He describes his house, and relays news of their friends. He studies Spanish.

Dates:  May 15, 1879
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,  May 22, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 42
Identifier: 01742001
Scope and Contents

Reed hopes that his wife's health improves. He offers news of colleagues at Fort Apache and hopes for an assignment back east. He has received no letter from her.

Dates:  May 22, 1879
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,  May 25, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 43
Identifier: 01743001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes a carriage ride. He responds to a letter from Emilie Lawrence Reed, giving her financial advice and offering news of acquaintances.

Dates:  May 25, 1879
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,  May 31, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 44
Identifier: 01744001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes enlisting Indian scouts and camping in the wilderness.

Dates:  May 31, 1879
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 3, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 45
Identifier: 01745001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  June 3, 1879
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 23, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 46
Identifier: 01746001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He offers news from the base. He is glad to hear that she is feeling better.

Dates:  June 23, 1879
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,  July 5, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 47
Identifier: 01747001
Scope and Contents

Reed has photographs of his wife and son, and asks if they remember him. He gives news of their acquaintances and his Spanish studies.

Dates:  July 5, 1879
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,  August 25, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 50
Identifier: 01750001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  August 25, 1879
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,  September 8, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 52
Identifier: 01752001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  September 8, 1879
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,  October 27, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 58
Identifier: 01758001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  October 27, 1879
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,  December 8, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 63
Identifier: 01763001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  December 8, 1879
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,  December 16, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 64
Identifier: 01764001
Scope and Contents

Reed corrects Emilie Lawrence Reed's misapprehension about the date of his reassignment. He expects to return east by June 30.

Dates:  December 16, 1879
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,  December 23, 1879

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 65
Identifier: 01765001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  December 23, 1879
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,  April 25, 1899

 Item — Box 19: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 11
Identifier: 01911001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he visited the Vedado Post to see their son. Lawrence Reed was given a 24 hour leave to go to Havana with him.

Dates:  April 25, 1899
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,  September 9, 1899

 Item — Box 19: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 34
Identifier: 01934001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he misses her and that he is imagining how beautiful things are back at home. He mentions the Dreyfuss Affair and says the journalists believe France is close to revolution.

Dates:  September 9, 1899
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 25, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 40
Identifier: 02040001
Scope and Contents

Reed sees the wreck of the U.S.S.Mainein Havana harbor and gives his opinion of the sinking.

Dates:  June 25, 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,  June 27, 1900

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 45
Identifier: 02045001
Scope and Contents

Reed is impressed with the shower installed at his quarters. He responds to family news and is pleased that his son has passed an examination to further his military career.

Dates:  June 27, 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 June 27, 1897

 Item — Box 20: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 46
Identifier: 02046001
Scope and Contents

Reed details recent happenings around the base in Cuba. He sends his love to family and friends.

Dates:  circa June 27, 1897
Found in: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library / Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever collection / Series III. Walter Reed