Social history
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2404 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, January 21, 1901
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. She complains about the appearance of their house in Washington.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, January 27, 1901
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. His colleague McConnell will be visiting her. Reed mentions a drawing of mosquitos.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, February 3, 1901
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He will be leaving for Cuba in a week. Lawrence Reed's battalion has been ordered to move, either to the United States or to the Philippines, and he mentions that Lawrence has a Cuban girlfriend.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa May 31, 1902
Reed asks for news of Keewaydin. He and Kean continue the campaign for Surgeon General.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 1, 1902
Reed meets Kean. Reed hopes to get to Blue Ridge Summit (Keewaydin)soon. He describes boarding house meals.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 5, 1902
Reed promises to bring Emilie Lawrence Reed the money she needs to meet their expenses.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 6, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 9, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 11, 1902
Reed gently upbraids his wife for not writing him daily and comments on the orchards.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 12, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 13, 1902
Reed writes of his trip to Boston. He describes his hotel and the arrival of friends.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 15, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa June 16, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, circa September 15, 1902
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 20, 1900
Reed sees their son, Lawrence, in Havana. He enjoys a meal given for the English physicians. He discusses China news, and relays information about a transport from the States.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 23, 1900
Reed is delighted to hear about the rain at Keewaydin. He teases Emilie Lawrence Reed and discusses gardening at Keewaydin. He says their son, Lawrence, is impatient for his officer's commission.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 27, 1900
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He expects to see her August.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 29, 1900
Reed relates his plans for Keewaydin concerning the garden, a summer house, and a new house. He has seen their son, Lawrence, and reports that he is well, but he as yet has no commission.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 30, 1900
Reed's baggage has to be disinfected for “Yellow Jack” before he leaves for the States. He believes this to be an absurd formality. Reed wants to install a shower at the renovated Keewaydin house.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, August 2, 1900
Reed writes that he is on his way home to the United States.