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    Letter dated April 20, 1831 from Emma G. Breckenridge, Grove Hill, Botetourt County to her brother, Harmer Gilmer, at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle County. Refers to Mrs. Wharton, living in the Gilmer family home in Liberty, and gives the family news and some advice for her younger brothers.

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    Letter dated November 5, 1832 from Emma W. Breckinridge, at Grove Hill in Botetourt County, to her sister, Lucy W. Gilmer, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, postmarked Fincastle, November 8, about plans to visit her parents' home for the winter. Speaks of her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Breckinridge Watts, and a successful deer hunting trip by some of the men in the family. Mentions the death of Judge Saunders's daughter. Transcription by E...

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