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1. letter - April 5, 1835

   Letter headed Leigh, Hardins Tavern, Virginia, from Peachy R. Gilmer to Cary Breckinridge and from Mary Gilmer to Emma Breckinridge, Catawba, Botetourt Co. Dated 1835 by context, but could be 1834, since much of the news concerns Lucy and Ann at school in Charlottesville (see #170 et seq.) Mentions hopes of visiting the Springs, and the Breckinridges, and hunting in the fall. Also noted that all their garden plants had been killed by a late frost...

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2. Letter from Lucy W. Gilmer - 12/30/1833

   Letter headed Leigh Hill December 30th 1833 to Emma W. Breckinridge from her sister Lucy Walker Gilmer telling of news from home, about parties they have had and names of the girls who attended, about her courses in school, and subjects she is best at: music and French, inquires if Emma has moved into her new home, closes sending her best love. Letter is addressed to Mrs. E. W. Breckinridge, Grove Hill, Fincastle, post office is Hardin's Tavern, ...

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