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Title |
Letter |
Dates of Creation |
June 14, 1847 |
Scope & Content |
This letter headed "Pittsylvania C. House, June 14th 1847" from Jane Gilmer (wife of George) to her mother-in-law, Mrs. Peachy Gilmer, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia asking her to stay at Grove Hill until she and George can arrive as they have changed their travel plans and hope to be at Grove Hill in the next few weeks, details the places that George has business to complete before they can travel together, tells of the news of Emma Breckinridge's new baby, about her health, and telling of John's illness, and a visit from her "dear old Bishop" and his health problems. |
Year Range from |
1847 |
Year Range to |
1847 |
Subjects |
Appetite Bad colds Bishops Court houses Eyes Fatigue God Health Journey law books Law practice Letters Marriage nephew Office Parlors Quarterly Courts Relaxation Sister Sleep Travel Visits Wedding |
Search Terms |
Albemarle County, Virginia Botetourt County, Virginia Danville, Virginia Fincastle, Virginia Gilmer family Grove Hill (residence) Henry County, Virginia Pittsylvania Court House Smithfield (residence), Montgomery County, Virginia |
People |
Atkinson, Doct. Breckinridge, Emma Walker Gilmer Gilmer, George Henry Gilmer, Isabella (wife of Harmer) (Belle) Gilmer, Jane (wife of George H.) Gilmer, John Gilmer, Mary (Polly) House Rives, Doct. |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
030\196951422.JPG |
Number of images |
4 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.422 |
Extent of Description |
Four pages, size 8" x 10" |