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1. 01/25/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy G. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Va. Post mark is not legible and stamp has been removed. 21St written near the top of this envelope.

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2. 03/27/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill April 6th 1862 from Lucy Breckinridge to her brother John wondering about all the letters they have sent and he has not received, of plans for Julia to visit Gilmer at Orange C. H., Mother and Aunt Betsy both dream you are on your way home, they hope that Julia will leave little Nannie with them if the visit to Orange happens, but think she plans to take her to see her daddy, Brother James and his bride Fanny Burwell have...

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3. 1872-1873 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Ford's Hotel [Richmond, VA] Feb 25 1872 or 73 (not clear) from Virginia Caldwell Breckinridge [wife of Cary, Jr.] to her mother in law Emma W. G. Breckinridge telling of a serious illness her son Jimmy has gone through in their hotel room. A Mrs. Chockley came to their aid when Jimmy was having convulsions and gave him hot mustard baths which seems to make him better. She fears that her husband Cary is overworked where he is in the ...

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4. Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy Breckinridge - January 30, 1858 01/25/1858 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

   Envelope addressed to "Miss Lucy Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt, Va" and postmarked Lexington, VA, January 30th. The letter was carried by Cadet James Breckinridge, who was attending VMI at the time.

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5. Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy Breckinridge - November 30, 1857 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

   Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy Breckinridge, in care of Captain Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia with an illegible post mark (probably Williamsburg) and stamp has been removed. Date is from the letter that was sent in this envelope (Object ID 1969.51.516).

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6. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Hermitage Camp of Instruction, May 5th 1861 written by D. G. Houston to Lucy Breckinridge telling of camp life in the new arming forming in Virginia writing in a very classical style filled with sweet phrases all in response to a letter written to him by Lucy. Houston seems to be a neighbor from Botetourt County as he mentions the beauty of Grove Hill and that he is serving in the Fincastle Rifles, confidently state: "The gallant so...

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7. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Sept. 2nd 1861 from Emma W. G. Breckinridge to her daughter in law Julia Breckinridge, describes this as a short "business" note, George will coming to Buchanan soon and will need coaching to do his lessons, some details about a dress Emma is making for Julia, hopes to hear from Gilmer soon, mentions deaths of local people, wants to hear news from the army, saying: "it is a time of fearful anticipation, may our heavenly father stren...

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8. Letter from Cary Breckinridge to his mother, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge - December 6, 1857 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

   Letter headed "Virginia. Military. Institute. Dec 6th [1857 by context]" from Cary Breckinridge to his mother, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, telling why he has been so slow in replying to her letters, asks for a copy of "Shades Shaddows & Perspective" as he will need it after Xmas, complains he has not heard from his brothers since last summer, says he has more time for "wrighting" now as the they are reviewing and not having to study as much new mat...

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9. Letter from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her son, John H. Breckinridge at Grove Hill - August 1853 by context 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

   Letter with no heading to John Breckinridge at Grove Hill from his mother,Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, undated but apparently part of a series of letters written from Glencary in August of 1853 while Emma was staying with her oldest daughter, Mary Breckinridge Woodville, near Sweet Springs and visiting the Springs [resort] on a regular basis. Tells of hoping her sons John and George will be able to visit the Springs one of these days, the entertainm...

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10. Letter from James Breckinridge to his sister, Lucy Breckinridge - January 25, 1858 01/25/1858 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "Va. Military Institute, Jany 25th 1858" from James Breckinridge to his sister, Lucy Breckinridge, answering an earlier letter from her telling of passing his examinations and expecting to graduate in July, about prepreparation for the "Richmond Campaign" the cadet corps going to help dedicate the statue of George Washington to be placed in the General Assembly building, saying their officer expects them to out-perform the several c...

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11. Letter of June 12, 1845 from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to Mary Gilmer - June 12, 1845

    Letter headed "Tuesday morning" with a post mark of June 12, 1845 from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, near Fincastle, Virginia, to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Leigh near Hardins Tavern, Albemarle and tells of her return trip from Leigh to Grove Hill, finding all the children doing well in spite of several having whooping cough, gives details of her journey of three days, comments on the tobacco and other crops, of her attempts to get a teacher for the...

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12. Letter to Lucy & Emma Breckinridge - November 30, 1857 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "Williamsburg Nov 30th (year by context is 1857)" from Roberta Page Saunders to Lucy and Emma Breckinridge, who were her pupils last year, is now in an academy in Williamsburg receiving more education with about 50 other girls, tells of her schedule, of George [Breckinridge] doing well as he is in school at Williamsburg also this year and is learning to dance, tells of surprise parties that are held each week for the young ladies, t...

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