Courtship
Found in 110 Collections and/or Records:
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 18, 1875
Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.
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 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 15, 1875
Reed relates to Emilie Lawrence details of his brother's visit.
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 9, 1875
Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion, and he apologizes for the ironic tone which offended her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 13, 1875
Reed learns that Emilie Lawrence is nursing her nephew who has typhoid fever. He expresses concern for her health, and apologizes for his sad letter earlier today.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 14, 1875
Reed expresses his anxiety for Emilie Lawrence's health. He reiterates his devotion to her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 16, 1875
Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expresses his hope for the future.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 20, 1875
Reed learns of the death of Emilie Lawrence's nephew. He meditates on Christian duty and on life's purpose for him.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 22, 1875
Reed visits New York City, where he buys Emilie Lawrence a book. He is concerned for her health.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, December 29, 1875
Reed reaffirms his feelings for Emilie Lawrence. He describes the physician's lot, and inquires about the new Murfreesboro newspaper and their friends Miss Peace and Mr. Sharpe.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 10, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about a rumor of her impending marriage. He plans a visit to see her.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 13, 1876
Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about not writing and about attentions from Professor Sharpe. He discusses small pox cases among children on the post.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 17, 1876
Reed has received no letter from her, but offers a meditation on patience.
Letter from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, January 24, 1876
Reed must postpone his visit to see her.