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Fischer, A. L. G. |
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letter - November 3, 1843
Letter headed "University of Virginia, Nov. 3rd 1843" from Augustus L. G. Fischer to Wm. W. Gilmer Esq., at Leigh in Albemarle County, Virginia writing to tell William Gilmer about the money he has borrowed, an accounting of money spent, owed, and tells that he has not allowed anything for the future, but trusts in God to provide for his needs, and concludes telling of the long hours he spends working on his lessons each night, getting little sle...
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Letter - March 3, 1844
Letter headed "University of Virginia, March 3, 1844" from A. L. G. Fischer to Mary Gilmer at Leigh in Albemarle [County] telling of his attempts to borrow money without results and an offer for $8 for his watch, that he needs clothes, firewood, and clothes to be mended, and then expresses his sorrow at the death of Governor Gilmer and Judge Upshur [an experimental Navy cannon exploded and killed both men who were present at a demonstration firin...
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Letter - October 25, 1843
Letter headed "University of Virginia Oct. 25th 43" from Augustus L. G. Fischer to Much Respected and Dearly loved Madam, (Mary House Gilmer and also William Gilmer), hand carried with no address, asking about various members of the family telling about his studies at the University, his need for paper and candles as well as food, for fear that he may starve before he graduates and closes with a PS: asking for a few boards to make a book case. Se...
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Letter - September 22, 1843
Letter headed "Leigh Sept 22nd 43" from W. W. Gilmer asking Addison Maupin at the University of Virginia to take this young man (Mr. Fischer) in as a boarder, with Gilmer agreeing to pay his board by furnishing certain quantities of fresh food and a bond from Mr. F. closing with the statement: "Take him, you will make money by it, and confer a favour on a youth of 18, who is destined to rise to the highest eminence in our country".
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