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1. Letter - 05/12/1841

   Letter headed "Leigh May 12th 1841" from Peachy Gilmer and Mary Gilmer to John Gilmer, in Howard, near Alexandria, D. C. and carried by Mrs. Meriweather. They tell of Peachy's activities (several words misspelled), John about his birthday, describing the tea roses and how beautiful they are this year, mentions that the servants are sending their best to Marse John. Mary Gilmer writes about expecting Lucy to return home soon from Nelson, deaths in...

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2. 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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3. Letter - January 12, 1838

   Letter headed "Richmond January 12th 1838" from Lucy Gilmer to her mother in Albemarle, sent by Brother William. Tells of going to a large party at the Wyndham Robertson's house, and of calling on Mrs. Bruce (friend of Harmer and Isabella) and of receiving cakes and goodies for Christmas from home.

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4. Letter - January 5, 1841

   Letter headed "January 5, 1841, Tuesday" and postmarked Everettesville, from Mary Peachy Gilmer to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia giving her a list of items she forgot, asking her to write often and mentions some of the girls attending school with her. Wants to receive food also.

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5. 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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6. Letter - November 25, 1836

   Letter headed "Pitts. C. H. Nov. 25th 1836," from George Gilmer to his sister, Emma Breckinridge, in Fincastle. Tells of the Gamble's stopping with him on their way to Florida, and how much he likes James Gamble. Reference to the Cobbs [in Bedford], the Misses Randolph, Miss Moseley's marriage and moving to China, and to the unhappy ending of his romance [with Miss Moseley].

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7. Letter - October 24, 1826

   Letter dated October 24, 1826 from Eliza Gilmer Tucker, University [of Virginia], to Emma Gilmer, at Liberty, Bedford County, postmarked October 30th. News of marriages: Polly Marks and a Mrs. Selden who married our Professor of Ancient Languages [the University of Virginia]. Mentions other events in her home and neighborhood.

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8. Letter from Lucy W. Gilmer - 12/30/1833

   Letter headed Leigh Hill December 30th 1833 to Emma W. Breckinridge from her sister Lucy Walker Gilmer telling of news from home, about parties they have had and names of the girls who attended, about her courses in school, and subjects she is best at: music and French, inquires if Emma has moved into her new home, closes sending her best love. Letter is addressed to Mrs. E. W. Breckinridge, Grove Hill, Fincastle, post office is Hardin's Tavern, ...

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