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1. Letter - February 29, 1836

   Letter headed Pittsylvania Court House, February 29, 1836, from George H. Gilmer to his father,Peachy R. Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. Tells of his law practice, of his study and reading of law books, comments on the bad temper and lack of decorum in Congress; mentions his pleasure that Harmer and Isabella are living near.

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2. Letter from George H. Gilmer to his father, Peachy Gilmer - April 20,1833

   Election--"a most glorious victory over the Nullifier Seceders," David Dyer won over Wicher by 100 votes. Walter Coles, "a true Union man," elected by a large majority". Employed as a lawyer by the owner of a slave, tried for arson, paid $20, best fee, except yours. I attempted a speech "on the other side of secession." You sent me $50. Tunstall's niece died, his wife has paralysis, "his negroes are still dropping off with scarlet fever, proved ...

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