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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 3, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 48
Identifier: 01648001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.

Dates:  September 3, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 6, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 49
Identifier: 01649001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.

Dates:  September 6, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 9, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 50
Identifier: 01650001
Scope and Contents

Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.

Dates:  September 9, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  circa September 20, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 51
Identifier: 01651001
Scope and Contents

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about writing. He reiterates his devotion to her, and makes plans to visit her.

Dates:  circa September 20, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 23, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 52
Identifier: 01652001
Scope and Contents

Reed pledges to abstain from irony in his future correspondence with Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  September 23, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  September 27, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 53
Identifier: 01653001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes his military responsibilities. He assures Emilie Lawrence that she is above all others in his heart.

Dates:  September 27, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 4, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 55
Identifier: 01655001
Scope and Contents

Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.

Dates:  October 4, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 21, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 57
Identifier: 01657001
Scope and Contents

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.

Dates:  October 21, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 25, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 58
Identifier: 01658001
Scope and Contents

Reed takes a carriage ride to see the fall colors.

Dates:  October 25, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 29, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 59
Identifier: 01659001
Scope and Contents

Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.

Dates:  October 29, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  October 31, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 60
Identifier: 01660001
Scope and Contents

Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.

Dates:  October 31, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 11, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 61
Identifier: 01661001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  November 11, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 17, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 63
Identifier: 01663001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates:  November 17, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  November 22, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 64
Identifier: 01664001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes athletic events and a tournament. He comments on jealousy.

Dates:  November 22, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  December 13, 1875

 Item — Box 16: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 67
Identifier: 01667001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes that he has not heard from her, and he feels dejected. He attends a reception with a heavy heart.

Dates:  December 13, 1875

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  January 6, 1876

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 1
Identifier: 01701001
Scope and Contents

Reed relates that he is compiling statistics and writing a report for 1875.

Dates:  January 6, 1876

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  January 27, 1876

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 6
Identifier: 01706001
Scope and Contents

Reed writes of visitors to the Willet's Point base and his treatment of the sick.

Dates:  January 27, 1876

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  February 7, 1876

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 7
Identifier: 01707001
Scope and Contents

Reed describes sleigh rides he has taken with the ladies of the army base at Willet's Point. He teases Emilie Lawrence.

Dates:  February 7, 1876

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  February 16, 1876

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 9
Identifier: 01709001
Scope and Contents

Reed arranges a visit to Norfolk and Murfreesboro. He describes social events at the army base at Willet's Point.

Dates:  February 16, 1876

Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence,  March 6, 1876

 Item — Box 17: Series uva-lib:2223908, Folder: 13
Identifier: 01713001
Scope and Contents

Reed visits a sick friend in Brooklyn. He was impressed with Baltimore on his trip home.

Dates:  March 6, 1876