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Gilmer, Emma |
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letter - February 26, 1827
Letter dated February 26, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's school, New London, carried by Mr. Dabney. Says that Mr. Peachy Gilmer is to go to Superior Court in Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties. Very newsy letter with many events mentioned including recent deaths and a suicide in the community, mentions a visiting preacher, music and French lessons that Emma is taking, and other gossip.
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letter - February 5, 1827
Letter dated February 5, 1827 from S. C. House in Savannah, Georgia to his cousin Emma Gimer in Liberty, Virginia. He writes of his summer spent in Virginia visiting family, relatives and friends. Mentions troubles with his buggy while travelling. Names many persons by first name or last name only. See letter dated February 15, 1828.
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letter - July 19, 1830
Letter dated July 19, 1830 from Mary S. Watts, at Flat Creek, to Emma W. Gilmer, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. Mentions William and James Watts, Mary's brothers, and Catherine Gamble, a cousin. Hopes Emma will return to "Oaklands" with her. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.
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letter - June 11, 1827
Letter dated June 11, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London, to his mother, Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty. Also contains a note from his sister, both were in school [she at Mrs. Randolph's and he at Mr. Cobbs] at New London and are trying to arrange their trip home at the end of this session. Some family news is also included.
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letter - May 10, 1826
Letter dated May 10, 1826 from E. L. G. T. (Eliza E. Gilmer Turner), University [of Virginia], to Miss Emma Gilmer, Liberty, Bedford County, post marked Charlottesville, Virginia, May 12, 1826. Letter contains family news and gossip about various persons, some are named.
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Letter - 1825-1826
Undated letter to Emma Gilmer, at Liberty, Bedford County, from Mary Gilmer while visiting her relatives in Charlottesville, probably written in 1825.
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Letter - 1829-1830
Undated letter from Emma at Liberty to her brother Francis (Frank) Gilmer at the New London Academy, sent by Mr. Cobbs. Mentions her siblings as well as the Moseley and Steptoe families.
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Letter - August 17, 1827
Letter dated August 17, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London Academy, to his mother, Mary Gilmer, in Bozrah, Connecticut, addressed to "care of Col Asa Fitch," postmarked August 19. Refers to Mr. Randolph leaving New London, news of the family, and deaths of Betsy Calloway, Jane Terry, and Captain Irvine.
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Letter - August 6, 1827
Letter dated August 6, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London Academy, to his mother Mary Gilmer, at Norwich Landing, Bozrah, Connecticut, reporting on things at home during her absence; refers to "grandmama...I have never seen her...."
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, from M. M. M. (probably Mary Martha Mosely) to Miss Emma Gilmer reporting that she is setting up lesson plan for Emma to read a chapter of history every morning and a Psalm and a chapter in the New Testament each evening. She also insists that Emma write her a letter each week.
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, and probably from Mary Martha Mosely (although the writer does not give a name) to Miss Emma Gilmer at Liberty urging her to make a public profession of her faith and accept Christ as her Savior, asking forgiveness of her sins and accepting the grace of Jesus.
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, from M. M. M. (probably Mary Martha Mosely) to Miss Emma Gilmer at New London telling of being with Maria ? and seated most socially, tells of several persons [teachers], plans to attend a Presbytery to ordain Mr. Alexander at Charlotte Court House and insists that Emma write at least once each week. On the address page, there is a faint pencil script that appears to be a history lesson ...
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter (a small scrap of paper) with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, and probably from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at school. Writing mentions a crape Nancy Carr chose for her and it needs decoration and asks for ideas on how to do so, tells of Mr. Dabney carrying this letter so he should see how the school girls looked and tells of receiving the "double quill China asters" she hopes to plant in a box and transplanting later.
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, from Mary Mosely at Greenwood Palace to Emma Gilmer at Liberty City. She writes with haste about her trip home and then forgetting to mail the letter because they had company.
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, from Mary Mosely to Emma Gilmer at Liberty. Mary complains she cannot complete her letters, has run out of writing materials, has a bad cold, and misses Emma, desires Emma to come for a visit, promises a tale so romantic it could be the basis of novel and it happened in the Greenwood neighborhood
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Letter - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827 from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at Liberty, making plans for a visit to Mr. Donalds and complains that Emma does not write often and does not always show up as promised. Mary Gilmer comments on the social scene, but uses only initials to name the persons mentioned. A portion of he back page of this letter is overwritten and very difficult to read as the ink has faded through the pape...
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Letter - July 26, 1819
Letter dated July 26, 1819 from Mrs. M. Gilmer, in Liberty, Virginia, to her daughter, Emma Gilmer, who has just turned 12 years old. Emma is in school at New London and the letter was carried by Mr. Hendrick. Mentions several neighbors and events happening with the family.
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Letter - July 6, 1832
Letter dated July 6, 1832, from Emma W. Breckinridge, at Grove Hill, to her mother, Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, sent in care of [delivered by] Gen. Breckinridge. Family news, how to make and wear a woman's cap, and making shirts and socks for men.
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Letter - March 31, 1825
Letter dated March 31, 1825 from William W. Gilmer to his sister Emma Gilmer at Liberty, Bedford County, gives some family news and a report on his planting of crops for the new season. Mentions the Cocke's of Bremo, farming news, trade of slaves for a colt, etc..
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Letter - March 8, 1827
Letter dated March 8, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's, New London. News of relatives and friends, plans for marriages, parties, and local events. Mr. Cobb is mentioned.
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