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1. Letter - April 12, 1841

   Letter postmarked Hardin's Tavern on April 2, 1841 from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, with news of the plantation and crops, prospects for a good year, gives number of tobacco plants planted and estimated number to be harvested at the end of the season, family news about traveling to various homes, news that Harmer is back at work and doing well, although his mother is distressed t...

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2. Letter - February 27, 1841

   Letter headed "Bad Luck, Feb 27th - 41" to Lucy Gilmer at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia and postmarked "Meadsville, March 12 1841" from John Barksdale. Tells of the pleasure at receiving a gift from her delivered by Mrs. Isabella and his desire to bring his family to visit again soon. Comments on William being turned down by Miss Daniel on his marriage proposal and encourages him to visit Halifax as there are plenty of girls there looking f...

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3. Letter - June 12, 1840

   Letter headed Halifax Court House, dated June 12, 1840, from Francis Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer and sister Lucy, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle Virginia, where he has recently visited. Describes his journey home with roads in better condition and the weather not as cold. Talks of trying to sell or trade a horse, but could not strike a deal. He has acquired a new valet, a young boy who he has agreed to train and will only have to pay for h...

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