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12/10/1863 9/22/1859
Letter headed Dec 10th 1863 and Dec:12 mailed at Frank Minor, the Regt. is going toward Charlottev (in pencil) from Gilmer Breckinridge to his wife Julia telling of not having paper to write letters and hoping to get a fresh supply in a few days, problems with the slaves who are with him and working for the Army, Jim is sick and headed for Uncle William [Gilmer's] place, and Joe is the only one they can depend on now, tells of seeing a paper in R...
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Biography of George J. Hundley - 1896
George Jefferson Hundley was born March 22, 1838. He was raised in Amelia County, Virginia by his mother's relatives, the Jeffersons, as his mother died when he was three. His ancestry on both sides was from Virginia, his father's side was English and Huguenot and his mother of English descent. He attended Fleetwood Academy in Nelson County and Hampden-Sydney College. Hundley then went to the law school of Judge Brockenbrough in Lexington, Virgin...
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letter - 09/15/1847.
This letter headed Pittsylvania Co House, Sept 20th 1847 from Jane and George Gilmer to mother Mary Gilmer at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Va telling of the loss of a still born child on August 15th and the pain and suffering of their loss, and plans to visit in Albemarle in November or December. George wrote a single page telling of his work load and plans to travel, suggest William get the farm in Fluvanna [County] ready to sell as soon...
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letter - August 4, 1827
Letter dated August 4, 1827 from Mary Gilmer to her sons Hamer and Francis at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. This was written while she was visiting her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, at Bozrah, Connecticut. Postmarked Norwich, Connecticut, August 8, 1827. She tells of her visit and inquires about happenings at home while she has been traveling.
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letter - January 14, 1836
Letter headed January 14, 1836, mailed from Pittsylvania Court House, from George H. Gilmer to his mother, Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. Talks of plans to come home for Harmer's wedding; of the probability of a canal being cut through Fluvanna county, increasing values-urges his father not to sell his lands there at this time; of dividing up the servants among family; of his need for shirts and drawers, with direction...
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letter - May 2, 1827
Letter dated May 2, 1827 from Jane B. Cary, Bremo, to Miss Emma Gilmer, New London, Campbell County, Virginia. The return address is "Winn's Tavern, Fluvanna County, VA." Letter mentions an upcoming wedding between Louisiana (?) and young Dr. Falcon.
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Letter - April 29, 1845
Letter headed "Leigh April 29th 1845, Tuesday Morning" from Mary Ann Breckinridge to her father, Cary Breckinridge, telling of their journey from Fincastle to Leigh in Albermarle County, of the things she saw and liked in Lexington, the best accommodations were at Mr. Bell's and the worst were at Mr. Tyler's Old Stand on Afton mountain (now operated by Mr. Gamble) where there we saw some rowdy looking students from the University [of Virginia]. T...
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Letter - August 18, 1842
Letter headed "Leigh August 18th 1842" from Mary Gilmer to her daughter, Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba near Fincastle, Botetourt, tells of extreme rains with damage to crops, stone fences and water gates washed away, estimated loss of crops produced for the year, plans for William Gilmer's trip to Botetourt with Peachy Gilmer and James Breckinridge have changed and Mary Gilmer is now bringing the children to Catawba, tells of satin shoes for Lucy...
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Letter - August 6, 1827
Letter dated August 6, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London Academy, to his mother Mary Gilmer, at Norwich Landing, Bozrah, Connecticut, reporting on things at home during her absence; refers to "grandmama...I have never seen her...."
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Letter - December 28, 1835
Letter headed Leigh, December 28, 1835, from Mary Gilmer to her mother, Mrs. Mary Fitch, in Fitchville, a village of Bozrah, Connecticut. Tells of her trip home, news of the family, Emma's little girl sick with measles, Harmer and George are doing well in their professions; tells of Mrs. Burwell's sudden death six weeks after her daughter had died with the measles; messages to family and friends in Connecticut; mentions the dreadful fire in New Y...
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Letter - February 20, 1843
Letter headed "Leigh Feb 20th 1843" from Mary Gilmer to her son John Gilmer at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia telling of her plans to rent their house servant (slave) to the Alum Springs [Rockbridge Alum Springs] as "he is an excellent dining room servant, a very attentive nurse and as good a Carriage driver as any in the state, and perfectly honest." She hopes that by working at the Alum springs he will be cured of the consumption he h...
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Letter - February 26, 1844
Letter headed "Pittsylvania CH Feby 25th 1844" from George H. Gilmer at Pittsylvania Court House to his brother-in-law, Cary Breckinridge, at Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, replying to a request that Harmer advise his mother in regards to settling her estate before she dies, and apparently Harmer is not in favor of doing that at this time, but does hold open the possibility of recommending this action after seeking advice from all the family mem...
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Letter - February 5, 1842
Letter headed "Pittsa. C H Feby 5th 1842"from George H. Gilmer to his sister Emma, carried by his servant (slave) Nick who is to pick up the horse that Cary Blankenship has been caring for this winter, that he is sending a book (dictionary) for Emma's daughter Mary, but cannot find ones for James and Gilmer. He is sending various seeds to Emma and asks her to send him some in return. Mentions the hard times financially, but he is paying on a loan...
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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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Letter - July 12, 1842
Letter headed "Pittsylvania Court H July 12th 1842" from George Gilmer to his mother Mary Gilmer at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia telling of his pleasure in receiving two letters, one from his mother and the other from his sister, Mary Peachy. He describes his potential for marriage as being none, agrees that sending Mary Peachy to Roanoke to stay with the Watts family and attend school will be good for her, and approves of brother John at...
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Letter - June 24, 1836
Letter headed "Pittsylvania Co H June 24th 1836," from George Harmer Gilmer to his mother, Mary, at Hardin's Tavern, mostly about disposition of his father's debts and settlement of his estate. Advice to Frank, who is considering becoming a lawyer or doctor, although George is recommending law even though it is hard study, much work and little pay.
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Letter - March 17, 1844
Letter headed "Pittsa C H March 17th 1844," from Geo. H. Gilmer to his sister, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, at Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, telling of receipt of her letter expressing their mother's concern that older brother William might lose all the estate their mother had received from her late husband if they do not divide it appropriately at this time and Harmer agrees to this course of action. He tells of his being named as an Elector and ...
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Letter - March 24, 1831
Letter dated March 24, 1831 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Ivy Creek, to her daughter, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, concerning the establishment of their new home on Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia and giving details of the farming operations.
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Letter - March 3, 1844
Letter headed "University of Virginia, March 3, 1844" from A. L. G. Fischer to Mary Gilmer at Leigh in Albemarle [County] telling of his attempts to borrow money without results and an offer for $8 for his watch, that he needs clothes, firewood, and clothes to be mended, and then expresses his sorrow at the death of Governor Gilmer and Judge Upshur [an experimental Navy cannon exploded and killed both men who were present at a demonstration firin...
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Letter - March 8, 1846
Letter headed "Leigh March 8 1846" from Mary Gilmer to Emma Breckinridge at Fincastle, Botetourt, telling of her dreadful trip home from Pittsylvania due to bad weather and bad roads, a lot of snow falling, and being stuck in a drift of snow. This letter is difficult to read because the ink has faded in many places making the words illegible. Mary goes on telling about selling crops of tobacco, corn, wheat bran, and the price for Negro men and a ...
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