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1. A Boarding-House in Philadelphia - 2007

   An historical account of an upscale boarding-house in Philadelphia owned and operated by Mary House, widow of Samuel House, during and after the American Revolution.

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2. Letter - 1842

   Undated letter headed "Monday evening" (placed by context in 1842) from Anne Lewis to Lucy Gilmer, declining an invitation to visit with Lucy on Thursday due to other travel plans she has. Anne indicates she hopes to see Lucy at Farmington on Tuesday.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Letter - February 9, 1842

   Letter headed "Leigh Feb 9th,1842" from Mary Gilmer at Hardin's Tavern to her daughter Emma Breckinridge at Catawba near Fincastle telling of Mary's activities, such as making folk's (including slaves) clothing, 5 quilts and 1 comforter, 6 pairs of pantaloons, and overseeing preparation of the garden. She tells of the quantity of the tobacco crop from the previous year and plans for the upcoming planting season. She tells of a visit from her kin,...

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6. 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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7. 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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8. Letter - May 29, 1829

   Letter dated May 29, 1829 from M. D. [Martha Divers] Minor, Ridgway, to her cousin, Emma W. Gilmer, at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. News of a church convention at which Mr. Meade was elected Assistant Bishop, that Mr. Cobb "preached the best sermon," and that Mary Cary had married Orlando Fairfax on May 20th. Mentions many names of various persons.

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9. 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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