Armed Forces
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 9, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence that his finger was injured by her. He describes cases of measles at the base.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, April 3, 1876
The Army post expects a visit from Gen. William T. Sherman and the Secretary of War. Reed anticipates his upcoming marriage to Emilie Lawrence.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, March 6, 1876
Reed describes the visit of dignitaries - including General William T. Sherman - to the post at Willet's Point.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, April 10, 1876
Reed awaits his new orders. His replacement has arrived.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, April 13, 1876
Reed is ordered to San Francisco. He will visit Emilie Lawrence with a “startling request.”
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 21, 1879
Emilie Lawrence Reed and her young son, Walter Lawrence Reed, begin a trip east from Arizona.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 23, 1879
Reed waits for Mrs. Compton in order to accompany her to an Army post. He misses his wife and son, and asks his wife to hire a nurse for their son.
Letter from Walter Reed to [Emilie Lawrence Reed], April 26, 1879
Reed describes a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. He hears news of Emilie Lawrence Reed from a train conductor.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, April 29, 1879
Reed writes that he received her letter to him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 15, 1879
Reed arrives at Fort Apache. He describes his house, and relays news of their friends. He studies Spanish.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 25, 1879
Reed describes a carriage ride. He responds to a letter from Emilie Lawrence Reed, giving her financial advice and offering news of acquaintances.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, May 31, 1879
Reed describes enlisting Indian scouts and camping in the wilderness.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 3, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, June 23, 1879
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence Reed. He offers news from the base. He is glad to hear that she is feeling better.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, July 5, 1879
Reed has photographs of his wife and son, and asks if they remember him. He gives news of their acquaintances and his Spanish studies.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, August 25, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, September 8, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, October 27, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 8, 1879
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.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie Lawrence Reed, December 16, 1879
Reed corrects Emilie Lawrence Reed's misapprehension about the date of his reassignment. He expects to return east by June 30.