Armed Forces
Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 3, 1875
Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 6, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 9, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, circa September 20, 1875
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about writing. He reiterates his devotion to her, and makes plans to visit her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 23, 1875
Reed pledges to abstain from irony in his future correspondence with Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, September 27, 1875
Reed describes his military responsibilities. He assures Emilie Lawrence that she is above all others in his heart.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 4, 1875
Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 21, 1875
Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 25, 1875
Reed takes a carriage ride to see the fall colors.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 29, 1875
Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, October 31, 1875
Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 11, 1875
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 17, 1875
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, November 22, 1875
Reed describes athletic events and a tournament. He comments on jealousy.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 13, 1875
Reed writes that he has not heard from her, and he feels dejected. He attends a reception with a heavy heart.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 6, 1876
Reed relates that he is compiling statistics and writing a report for 1875.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 27, 1876
Reed writes of visitors to the Willet's Point base and his treatment of the sick.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, February 7, 1876
Reed describes sleigh rides he has taken with the ladies of the army base at Willet's Point. He teases Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, February 16, 1876
Reed arranges a visit to Norfolk and Murfreesboro. He describes social events at the army base at Willet's Point.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 6, 1876
Reed visits a sick friend in Brooklyn. He was impressed with Baltimore on his trip home.