Archive Record
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Metadata
Title |
Letter |
Dates of Creation |
March 3, 1836 |
Scope & Content |
Letter dated March 3, 1836 from Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba, to her brother, William W. Gilmer, at Leigh, Albemarle County, Virginia containing a long note and pattern for her sister, Lucy. Asks for details about Harmer's wedding, gives news of family and friends (husband Cary a bank director requiring weekly visits to Buchanan, their little boy Gilmer playful and good-natured, etc.). Hopes she and Harmer and George can all visit home during the summer, and that William can visit her in the spring. |
Year Range from |
1836 |
Year Range to |
1836 |
Subjects |
Business people Families Gossip Ill persons Illness Pattern books Patterns (Design elements) Visits Wedding |
Search Terms |
Albemarle County, Virginia Fincastle Hardins Tavern (Albemarle County, Virginia) Leigh, residence in Albemarle County, VA |
People |
Backus, Miss S. Breckinridge, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, Gilmer Breckinridge, Lettica Breckinridge, Mr. Burwell, Mrs. Eskridge, (unknown), Mr. Gilmer, Frank Gilmer, George Henry Gilmer, Harmer Gilmer, Lucy Gilmer, Mary (Polly) House Gilmer, William Wirt Little, Mr. Logan, Mr. |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
005\196951203.JPG |
Number of images |
4 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.203 |
Extent of Description |
1- 4 pages, size 7 3/4" x 10" |