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Gilmer, Walker |
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03/27/1862 9/22/1859
Letter headed Camp near Orange C. H. March 27th 1862 from Gilmer Breckinridge to his wife Julia telling of camp life, his brigade is marching several miles out and back every other day and squad drill on the alternate days to "keep the fat hard", of new recruits wanting to switch companies, plans to purchase a carriage and team of horses for Julia that the Quartermaster is planing to sell, asking her to come to the Orange where she could find a p...
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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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Letter - 1817 by context
Letter undated with no heading (1817 by context) to Emma Gilmer at Ridgeway [Henry County, Virginia] from Jane C. Carr concerning an invitation for "my dear girls" to attend a barbeque and dance, asking Emma to attempt to meet Jane's parents as they meet in different neighborhoods and closes with a question "if Mr. W. Gilmer attends" will he accompany her [S. C.] for their visit.
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Letter - April 12, 1841
Letter postmarked Hardin's Tavern on April 2, 1841 from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, with news of the plantation and crops, prospects for a good year, gives number of tobacco plants planted and estimated number to be harvested at the end of the season, family news about traveling to various homes, news that Harmer is back at work and doing well, although his mother is distressed t...
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Letter - August 22, 1842
Letter headed "Leigh August 22nd 1842" from Mary Gilmer at Hardins Tavern, Virginia, to her daughter Emma Breckinridge at Catawba near Fincastle with many interesting events and persons names mentioned. Tells of going to church, changing preachers, a camp meeting going on in the area for the servants (slaves) and writing a permission slip for one of her slaves to be allowed to join the church [Baptist],discussion of the crops that will be harvest...
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Letter - July 8, 1842
Letter headed "July 8th 1842" from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma Breckinridge at Catawba near Fincastle telling about the family, crops maturing this season, Lizzie's wedding plans to Mr. Preston seems to be off for now, about James ability to learn about raising tobacco, clothes for the boys, hoping to get the debt on their farms paid off this year if money they have lent is repaid, and other family events.
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Letter - June 20, 1844
Letter headed "Leigh, June 20th 1844" from Mary Gilmer to her daughter, Lucy Gilmer, at Catawba near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia full of information on her family who have been visiting, questions about her children and when they plan to visit, brief remarks about the crops and garden being good, naming over 40 persons in this one letter.
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Letter - March 15, 1820
Letter dated March 15, 1820 to Mary Gilmer at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Aunt Trist at Farmington, Albemarle County, Virginia. Letter discusses a variety of subjects such as the cost of build in a new mill, Englishmen working on the College (University of Virginia), the Missouri "business" (compromise on slavery) is coming to an end and problems with Spain about Florida. Also a discussion of family and a boys school nearby that has t...
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Letter - May 12, 1847
This letter headed "Grove Hill May 12th 1847" from Emma Breckinridge to her daughter, Mary Ann, who is visiting in Richmond, Virginia, telling of the health of the family at Grove Hill. Most have been sick, mentions visits by various friends and family, about Mary Peach's visit with her in-laws in Alexandria, Virginia, asks about Mary's social life and parties in Richmond.
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Letter - May 26, 1847
This letter headed "Lynchburg Friday [May] 26th 1847" from Belle Gilmer to Mary Gilmer at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia, telling of her problems with her servants being sick, her baby Walker nursing all the time, and her efforts to mail a box of clothing materials to Charlottesville, and sends regards to everyone at Leigh.
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Letter - November 11, 1837
Letter headed "Catawba November 13th 1837" from Emma Breckinridge to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Leigh near Hardins Tavern; includes family news similar to 1969.51.222, plus an account of going from Oaklands to the Lick [Big Lick] where Emma and Sister Elizabeth Watts saw friends.
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Letter from Bell Gilmer to sister Emma Gilmer Breckinridge - not stated, dated by internal evidence
Undated letter headed Flat Creek from Bell Gilmer to her sister [in-law] Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, at Grove Hill in Botetourt, and tells of sending some things to Emma she purchased with the $5.00 Emma had sent, gives her travel plans, mentions the wedding of Ann Watts and Mr. Preston and she hope to visit Grove Hill in the near future.
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Letter from William Gilmer to his sister, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge - June 1, 1857 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835
Letter headed "Ivy Creek June 1st 1857" from William Gilmer to his sister, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, telling of religious matters, two of Emma's children had been confirmed in the Fincastle Episcopal Church with news from Bishop Mead and Mr. Baker about a revival there recently, tells of Woodville Bowyer studying for the ministry and hopes that Gilmer will consider the same route, news of the recent Episcopal convention at Petersburg, Virginia, o...
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