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1. 06/21/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Richmond June 21, 1862 to his wife Julia from Gilmer Breckinridge telling of his trip to Richmond where he is seeking new position in the Confederate Army, tells of many soldiers who have been wounded and killed in the recent past including a conversation with Lt. Kelly who saw brother John Breckinridge who was shot on the Richmond battlefield and died a day later in a hospital, and the death of Capt Ed Bowyer of the Fincastle Artil...

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2. 12/20/1875 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Williamsburg Dec. 28 [1875 by context] from Eliza Breckinridge to her sister in law Julia Breckinridge telling of all the people she has spoken with while in Williamsburg, a typical naming of friends and relatives, but no important news, describes the bitter cold weather, a church service, tells of Uncle Wilmer keeping house by himself, tells of a local widow lady who is keeping an eye on him and might be interested in getting a hu...

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3. A Girl's Life In Virginia before the War - 1895

   Pages 68 through 87 of a book titled "A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War". It mentions three estates: -- "Oaklands" was the plantation home of the Watts family. It notes many of the fine things including food (viands) and hospitality to be found there. Also included is the story of a vision that came to the eldest daughter just before her wedding. -- "Buena Vista" was a residence of elegance presided over by a gentleman widower and his d...

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4. Dolly & Sue - Blurry photograph of a young girl with long curly hair in a white dress, holding the hand of a woman in a drop waist dress and cloch hat. They stand in front of a brick building with a number of wooden porches.

   2021.25.48

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5. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Camp of Instruction, Tuesday Aug 13th 1861 from Gilmer Breckinridge to his wife Julia telling of events at the Camp of Instruction, of meeting with various people and traveling to Richmond, about purchasing a barrel of flour which he said would feed 4 men for 83 1/2 days, that officers had to pay for all their meals, of meeting Billie Pegram who "had run off from Baltimore, passed through the Federal pickets and found one asleep", r...

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6. Letter - December 30, 1844

   Letter headed "Grove Hill Dec. 30th 1844" from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her sister, Lucy Gilmer, at Leigh, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle telling of the many visitors and guest they entertained over Christmas, much family and friends news, death of Mrs. Breckinridge, illnesses in the family, birth of her baby John Breckinridge.

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7. Letter and from O. Winston Link to Marie Dudra - May 24, 1971

   Letter from O. Winston Link to Marie Dudra on unofficial Republican party letterhead. The letterhead has a sillhouette of an elephant at the top center, which is framed by American flags at left and right, and a red, white, and blue banner running across the top of the page. There's no greeting, just a short missive that has been placed in coversation bubble. At the top right under the right most American flag is date and time (6:39 pm, 5.24.7...

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8. Letter from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her son, James Breckinridge - February 16, 1854 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

   Letter headed "Grove Hill Feb. 16th 1854" from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her son, James Breckinridge at Frank Minor's school, asking him for news of their cousin Lucy Minor's marriage, comments on his letter writing ability, mentions James desire to go to the Institute (VMI) and points out he will have to discipline himself to be an early riser if he goes there, tells of her visitors, including brother John Gilmer, wants a copy of the "likeness...

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9. Letter from George N. Bliss to George S. Bernard pasted onto page [566] intended for book. - January 28, 1895 (letter) , 1895-1912 (page for book)

   George S. Bernard, a lawyer from Petersburg, Virginia, who had served in the Civil War, collected reminiscences of veterans after the war. Some were published in the book "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." Other material was collected for a planned second volume that was not published at the time. However, some of the material intended for Volume Two was published in newspaper articles and used for speeches. The extant document appears to be i...

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10. Letter from James Breckinridge to his mother, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge - March 26, 1854 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "Ridgway [school] March 26th 1854" from James Breckinridge to his mother, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, telling of his desire to answer her last letter very promptly, asking about her letter stating that his "Pa had sent away Mr. Smoot for shooting Joshua" and expressing hope that Joshua [family slave] was not seriously injured; of his Uncle William Gilmer coming to visit and how much the students like to hear him tell his stories (the...

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11. Letter from William Gilmer to Mary Gilmer - September 2, 1850

    This letter headed "Char Sept 2 1850" from William Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, telling of his meeting George W. Randolph, who had returned from the Sweet Springs, plans to visit Grove Hill in the late fall to go hunting and stay until Christmas, of the near death of his slave Evelina, and gossip about the people that Randolph had met at the Springs. The amount of postage 5[cents] was stamped on thi...

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12. Letter of acceptance from Mr. and Mrs. Tayloe Rogers - November 14 1938

    Letter of acceptance to the wedding of Josephine Gale and Allen Palmer from Mr. and Mrs. Tayloe Rogers. Letter is on a peachy pink stationery from The Belvedere in Baltimore, folded horizontally to create a card. The hotel's insignia is in the upper left corner of the folded card, in navy blue gothic print. Acceptance is written on the front portion of the card.

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13. Sue Cassell Stevens - Photograph of a young girl seated beside an elegant woman. They sit on the stoop of a large glassfronted building. The young girl wears a dark cloak and a large white bow in her hair, while the older woman wears a large hat, coat, and long skirt decorated with satin trim.

    2021.25.29

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14. Sue Cassell Stevens - Photograph of a young girl seated on a small black pony. The pony stands next to a Santa Claus dressed gentleman, who wears a pointed hat, white beard, black and spotted robe, large belt, and shiny black boots. The pony stands in front of a painted backkdrop of a cabin in the snow.

    2021.25.31

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15. Sue Cassell Stevens - Photograph of a young girl seated on the front steps of a large decorative glass fronted building. She wears a dark coat, and a hat with a large white bow. On the reverse, someone has written, "Druid Hill Park Conservatory / Nov. 28, 1915"

    2021.25.30

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16. Sue Cassell Stevens & Anne Balmer - Photograph of a young girl holding the hand of a young woman, both bundled in coats and standing on a paved sidewalk near row houses. On the reverse, someone has written Anne Balmer (or could be Bahner, Bahmer, Babner) and Sue in graphite, with the notation that this is 1915.

    2021.25.24

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17. Sue Cassell Stevens & Annie Charltan - Photograph of a young girl holding the hand of a woman, both bundled in coats and standing on a paved sidewalk near row houses. On the reverse, someone has written Annie Charltan and Sue in graphite, with the notation that this is 1915. On the top of the image, someone wrote in ink Nov. 28, 1915.

    2021.25.25

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18. Sue Cassell Stevens & Bactrian Camels - Photograph of a young girl standing in front of three Bactrian camels behind a tall wire fence. A brick sidewalk ends at the fence, and grass covers the enclosure. In the background at the far right is a pagoda-like building. On the reverse, written in ink is 'Druid HIll Park Nov 28, 1915'

    2021.25.28

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19. Sue Cassell Stevens & Casey Charlton - Photograph of a young girl standing in front of a row house in Baltimore, Maryland with a puppy dog, identified as 'Casey Charlton.' She wears a white dress, white stockings, and black boots, a large bow atop her head. On the reverse someone has written '238 N. Luzerne Batl. Md. Sue Cassell Stevens & 'Casey Charlton' Nov 21 1915" in blue ink.

    2021.25.26

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20. Sue Cassell Stevens & School - Photograph of a young girl standing on the steps of a large brick building with a central arch over large glass windows. A decorative iron gate sits at the top of the steps. On the revers someone has written 'Sue New School Nov 1915' in graphite.

    2021.25.27

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