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Trist, Aunt E. |
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Letter - April 23, 1826
Letter dated April 23, 1826 from S. W. Fry (Susan Walker Fry - Mrs. Henry), at Farmington, to Emma W. Gilmer, at Liberty, Virginia, brought by Mr. Gilmer. Family letter about Emma's coming to live with them; reference to her red hair and mentions a trip to the University for lunch and a visit to Dr. Emmit's curiosities. Note added at the end of letter begins "My dear cousin" and is signed Patsy D. Minor.
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Letter - December 13, 1824
Letter dated December 13, 1824 from M. [Mary] Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter, Emma W. Gilmer, in Lynchburg, carried by Mr. Godfrey. Family news -- mentions a prospective visit of General Lafayette to Lexington and Emma is invited to be there. An interesting experience with dyeing a black dress that turns out purple and how to re-dye it to make it black.
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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 28, 1818
Letter dated May 28, 1818 from Aunt E. Trist, Farmington, to her young nephew, George H. Gilmer, Liberty, Bedford County. Speaks of brothers Normen, Francis, and a sister as well as other members of the family by their first name only.
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Letter - May 8, 1825
Undated letter to her beloved friends (daughter and sister) from Mary House in New London to Mrs. P. R. Gilmer in Henry Court House, Virginia on May 9, 1825. Contains family names and news and spelling is poor. Reference is made to several northern cities and towns.
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Letter - October 3, 1822
Letter dated October 3, 1822 from Mat Wilson, Cumberland County, Kentucky to Peachy R. Gilmer, in Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, about his trip from Virginia to Kentucky, mentioning the problems crossing the Roanoke River at several points, problems with his wagons, Abingdon, etc.. The envelope is marked "Burksville, Ky., Oct. 9, 1822."
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Letter - October 8, 1819
Letter dated October 8, 1819 from E. (Elizabeth?) Trist, at Ridgeway, postmarked Charlottesville, to Mrs. Mary Gilmer, in Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. Refers to sale of land in Henry County, crops, neighbors, and family. Mrs. Trist was returning from a stay at Monticello and mentions that Mr. Jefferson had been ill, but planned to travel to Poplar Forest in about 10 days.
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