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1. 01/05/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy G. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Va. Post mark Jan 5 [1863] Pattonsburgh, Va. The reverse side has the names Emma, Eliza and Nannie written on it. A large portion of a 5 cents Confederate States stamp intact and a small portion of another stamp which has been partially removed. This is the first envelope with a readable stamp remaining intact found in this series of letters and envelopes. Envelope has a ...

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2. 01/08/1866 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Envelop addressed to Miss Emma J. Breckinridge, Care of Rev. G. F Wilmer, Pittsylvania C. H. Postmark Fincastle, Va, date Jan 8. Stamp has been removed from the envelope.

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3. 01/12/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Eliza W. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt, Va., Care of Capt. Brown. Post mark is not legible and stamp has been removed.

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4. 01/18/1874 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill, Jan. 18th 1874 from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her brother William Gilmer telling of her concern for her brother's health, hoping he can settle his affairs and move to Grove Hill with her, tells of each of her children and the concerns she has for their present condition, especially George who seems to be deep in debt, Emma has been ill and being treated with "blisters", apparently very painful for her, mentions two of ...

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5. 01/25/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Mrs. Julia A. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Va. Post mark is not legible and stamp has been removed. Healing Springs, 31St written near the top of this envelope.

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6. 01/25/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy G. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Va. Post mark is not legible and stamp has been removed. 21St written near the top of this envelope.

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7. 01/25/1863 9/22/1859

   Envelope addressed to Mrs. Julia A. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Va. Post mark is not legible and stamp has been removed. Lewisburg, Va Feb. 28 written on upper left hand corner of envelope.

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8. 03/10/1867 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Brenham [Texas], Mch. [March] 10th, 1867 to my dear little Nannie, daughter of Gilmer and Julia Breckinridge, in reply to a letter that Nannie had found a way to get Nina(?) to write for her and asks her to repeat her tactics to get Nina to write more often. Mentions Nannie's brother Gilmer likes to shoot his pop-gun, but needs to be careful not to shoot someone in the eye. Nannie mentions a Deborah chicken and Bassett replies "it i...

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9. 03/27/1834

   Letter headed Catawba 27 March1834 from Lucy Gilmer and Emma Breckinridge to their brothers Hamer and Frank in Albemarle County. Lucy playfully offering to find a potential bride for Harmer to assure him a good choice, she names a few girls he should not consider, wants Harmer to come to Botetourt to live, discusses the use of a deer skin of Harmers. Emma writes Frank that she is glad to hear he is a good student and wishes him well when he enter...

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10. 04/06/1873 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Branham Texas, April 6, 1873 from Jefferson Bassett to Eliza Breckinridge telling of problems with his Episcopal Church in Texas and his complaints to their Bishop who says it is up to each church to contribute enough money to pay a minster so the church can grow. Tells of receiving a letter from Nannie and compliments her improved writing style, mentions Ida and Virginia (his daughters?) and Jodie (his wife?) "unites with me in her...

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11. 04/28/1894 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Eliza W. Breckinridge, 124 Eighth Avenue, Roanoke, Va. Other names have been written on the envelope: Gamble, Miss Gamble and Eliza Breckinridge. Post mark Charlottesville, VA Apr. 28, 1894. Stamp has been removed.

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12. 05/02/1862 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Before Breakfast, Grove Hill, May 2nd, 1862 from Lucy Breckinridge to her brother John telling of the news in Fincastle (not much) as the roads have been so bad, they cannot travel, church is having a revival in town, with a good many professing religion including Fanny Pitzer and Charlie Williams, Mr. Godwin has closed his store, some are worried about the Yankees coming, but Lucy says we have a "Stonewall" [Jackson] to protect u...

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13. 05/02/1862 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Sergt. John H. Breckinridge, Camp K. 28th Regiment Va. Vol, near Yorktown, Va. Post mark shows Fincastle VA, date appears to May 2. Stamp has been removed.

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14. 05/16/1862 9/22/1859

    Letter headed Grove Hill, May 16th, 1862 from Emma W. G. Breckinridge to her son John telling of her concern for him while a battle is fought and thanks God his life has been spared so far, her concern about wagon Strother [slave] is returning to Richmond after delivering items including Gilmer's trunk (that held his clothing and payroll money for his company at Williamsburg) and she is afraid he was captured by the Yankees at Williamsburg. John'...

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15. 06/24/1880 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Nannie Breckinridge, Care of Judge William Robertson, Charlottesville, Va. Stamp has been removed. Postmark is dated Jun 24 Fincastle, VA.

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16. 07/03/1880 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Nannie Breckinridge, Care of Mr. John Gilmer. Stamp has been removed. Postmark is dated Jul 28 Fincastle, VA. Written is Reg. no 25.

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17. 07/03/1880 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Emma Breckinridge, Care of Dr. J. Lewis Woodville, Sweet Springs, West Va. Stamp has been partially removed. Postmark is dated Jul 3 Fincastle, VA. Written is another had above the address July 7th, 1880.

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18. 07/09/1877 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Nannie Breckinridge, Fincastle, Virginia. Stamp has been removed. Postmark shows the number 12 and the rest not readable.

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19. 08/08/1863 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Lucy G. Breckinridge, Fincastle, Botetourt Co, Va. Stamp has been removed and a portion of the post mark as well. Remaining part of post mark was probably Richmond Va August 20 since the letter was dated August 17, 1863. Date of 1863 written by pencil on the top of the envelope.

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20. 08/12/1875 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859

    Envelope addressed to Miss Nannie Breckinridge. Fincastle, Virginia. Only part of the postmark is legible:12

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