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Metadata
Title |
letter |
Dates of Creation |
1861 9/22/1859 |
Scope & Content |
Letter headed Pattonsburg May 3rd, 1861 to his wife Julia from Gilmer Breckinridge who is in a Calvary unit and has been to Salem returning yesterday, telling news of Grove Hill, mentions that their baby is now walking, writing letters to collect money, people are waiting to talk to him and he plans to write again soon. |
Year Range from |
1861 |
Creator |
Gilmer Breckinridge |
Year Range to |
1861 |
Subjects |
Baby Business Cavalry Docks Electioneering Kissing Money Paper Reading Regiments Steps Talking Walking |
Search Terms |
Blue Ridge Breckinridge family Grove Hill (residence) Pattonsburgh (Pattonsburg), Virginia Salem, Virginia |
People |
Anthony, Jordan Breckinridge, Eliza Breckinridge, Gilmer Breckinridge, James Breckinridge, Julia Anthony Chafin, Mr. Frierson, Mr. Obuck, Aunt Shultz, Mr. Ward, Capt. Wily, Mr. |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
053\196951604.JPG |
Number of images |
2 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.604 |
Extent of Description |
5" x 8" single sheet |