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1. 04/28/1894 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Eliza W. Breckinridge, 124 Eighth Avenue, Roanoke, Va. Other names have been written on the envelope: Gamble, Miss Gamble and Eliza Breckinridge. Post mark Charlottesville, VA Apr. 28, 1894. Stamp has been removed.

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2. 05/16/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill, May 16th, 1862 from Emma W. G. Breckinridge to her son John telling of her concern for him while a battle is fought and thanks God his life has been spared so far, her concern about wagon Strother [slave] is returning to Richmond after delivering items including Gilmer's trunk (that held his clothing and payroll money for his company at Williamsburg) and she is afraid he was captured by the Yankees at Williamsburg. John'...

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3. 06/?/1875 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Glencary dated June ?, 1875 from Emma G. W. Breckinridge to her children at home, mentions Emma W. and all the others. She begins writing in pencil complaining she has no pens or pencils and on third line she is writing with pen and ink, letter tells of much family news and concerns about the health of Annie and Mary and asks Dr. Woodville about how serious their condition is and he replies Annie need to exercise more, such as ridin...

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4. 07/03/1880 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Nannie Breckinridge, Care of Mr. John Gilmer. Stamp has been removed. Postmark is dated Jul 28 Fincastle, VA. Written is Reg. no 25.

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5. 07/09/1880 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill, July 9th, 1880 from Julia A. Breckinridge to her daughter Nannie comments on a tintype picture of some of the family that had been sent to her, saying "none of you are flattered", and that George [Roberson] looked like Napoleon in the picture, more comments on the family and social visitors, mentions a Mr. Hemming who was visiting at Grove Hill and told of his escape from Canada during the [Civil] War where he was workin...

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6. 10/06/1864 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill (although she was in Pittsylvania County visiting with her Uncle Harmer Gilmer and his wife Belle, when she wrote this letter) Oct. 6th 1864 from Lucy Breckinridge to her sister Emma telling of their daily activities, walking, singing and dancing, mending clothes, describes Lewis and Tommy Walker, Lewis "is going in the Army in a few days", as "being such a sweet boy and always doing something for us", Lucy asks for mater...

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7. letter - 09/15/1847.

   This letter headed Pittsylvania Co House, Sept 20th 1847 from Jane and George Gilmer to mother Mary Gilmer at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Va telling of the loss of a still born child on August 15th and the pain and suffering of their loss, and plans to visit in Albemarle in November or December. George wrote a single page telling of his work load and plans to travel, suggest William get the farm in Fluvanna [County] ready to sell as soon...

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8. letter - 10/05/1859 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Richmond, Oct. 5th, [1859 by context] from Emma W. Gilmer Breckinridge in Richmond to her husband Cary at Grove Hill telling of her trip down the James River Canal to Richmond, of the people she has seen and visited with, of attending the [Episcopal Church] Convention in Richmond, her brother John Gilmer was there, her sister in law Belle came down on the "cars" [railroad], Mr. Wilmer wants her to go to Williamsburg to see a Capston...

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9. letter - 11/03/1861 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Ivy Creek Nov. 3rd, 1861, Dr. [Dear] Gilmer, telling of his young brother George's progress on his trip to deliver supplies from Grove Hill the 28th Regiment, rain has slowed his progress as streams are out of their banks, plans to go to Gordonsville on Monday, Tuesday to Culpeper C. H., Wednesday he will have to camp out, planning to arrive at a camp site near Manassas and hopes that John can meet them there and direct his to where...

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10. letter - 12/24/1861 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Ivy Creek Dec 24th, 1861 to his sister Emma W. G. Breckinridge from W. W. [William] Gilmer tells of suffering a muscle injury that kept him from answering an earlier letter from Emma, had a slave Henry who had hurt himself in the same way "loading stock on a wagon", they are now busy making a trough 20 feet long from 1 1/2" planks for their new barn, of saving "several hundreds of bs. [bushels] of top quality wheat to make flour thi...

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11. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Ivy Creek September 11th 1861, from William Wirt Gilmer to his nephew Gilmer Breckinridge asking for news of events near Fairfax, opens with a quote:"On the 11th of Sept. at the rising of the sun, our armies did join and the battle begun." This was sung of the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. States that he has not heard from any of his nephews and is anxious to hear about the war, while short of funds, says he can raise dozen dollars ...

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12. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Eldon April 21th 1861 to John [Breckinridge] from Beverly K. Whittle telling of the excitement of war coming from the local folks [Pittsylvania Court House], "volunteer companies are drilling day and night", soon "Old Virginia will be drenched in blood--When Greek meets Greek then comes the tug of war", Whittle wants to spill some Yankee blood, but wants to wait until he is grown (at 15 years of age he only weighs 120 pounds), think...

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13. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Ivy Creek, Augt. 17, 1861 to his sister Emma Gilmer Breckinridge from William Gilmer telling of his brother John and wife Eliza are living with him now, John appears to be a captain of a "Clerical force" and is well liked by all his command, wants information on Gilmer Breckinridge, and tells his thoughts on how the war is going, states he has "sufficient sight of the Elephant & a full share of military glory for a long time" althou...

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14. letter - April 10, 1841

    Letter headed "Leigh April 10th 1841" from Mary Gilmer at Leigh, near Hardins Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia to her son John at "High School", Theological Seminary, DC. She mentions the death of President William Henry Harrison and his inaugural address which John had attended and stated that he would have seen three presidents that day if they had been pointed out to him: Harrison, Tyler, and Adams. Talks of family and friends, potential lan...

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15. letter - April 27, 1843

    Letter without a heading from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge at Fincastle, Virginia to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Leigh, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, written over several days telling of the arrival of spring, plants coming up, flowers blooming, of the settlement of the estate of Mrs. Breckinridge's, getting clothing for her children and sister Peach, of her desire for her mother to visit them this summer, deaths and marriages in the community, Co...

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16. letter - August 4, 1827

    Letter dated August 4, 1827 from Mary Gilmer to her sons Hamer and Francis at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. This was written while she was visiting her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, at Bozrah, Connecticut. Postmarked Norwich, Connecticut, August 8, 1827. She tells of her visit and inquires about happenings at home while she has been traveling.

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17. letter - January 26, 1826

    This letter is overwritten, headed "Jan 26 1826" from an unknown friend (postmark is Lynchburg) of Emma W. Gilmer at Liberty, Bedford [Virginia] responding to a letter from Emma telling "there will be five brides here on Tuesday night", wedding plans, parties, dressing the brides, and implores "Emma and Queen" to come to Lynchburg to visit her soon. The writer names seven songs that she can now sing.

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18. 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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19. letter - March 9, 1838

    Letter headed "Pttsa. C. H. Mar. 9th 1838" from George Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of her estate where property was located in several states, discusses conserving cash, advises against loaning out funds unless you receive "ample security". George reports on his law practice in several courts, his desire "to get married, but who?" Mentions his slave, Lewis, who has writte...

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20. letter - October 18, 1838

    Letter headed "Catawba October 18th 1838" from Emma Breckinridge to her sister Lucy Gilmer, at Leigh, Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle Virginia. Report on Peachy's progress in her studies, speaks of a plan to hire a teacher and ask Mr. Bowyer of Greenfield to allow his daughter to be in the class with Peachy and Mary. Mentions buying new furniture in Buchanan from Mr. Hobson's sale. Other news about the family.

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