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1. Letter - February 27, 1841

   Letter headed "Bad Luck, Feb 27th - 41" to Lucy Gilmer at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia and postmarked "Meadsville, March 12 1841" from John Barksdale. Tells of the pleasure at receiving a gift from her delivered by Mrs. Isabella and his desire to bring his family to visit again soon. Comments on William being turned down by Miss Daniel on his marriage proposal and encourages him to visit Halifax as there are plenty of girls there looking f...

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2. Letter - July 22, 1835

   Letter headed Meadsville, July 22, 1835, and postmarked July 24 at Meadsville, Virginia, from Harmer Gilmer to his father, Peachey R. Gilmer, at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. Topic is his first medical case occurred on his 22nd birthday, a 10 year old boy with severe constipation, remedies described in detail, including calling in another doctor to help with case.

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3. Letter - June 19, 1835

   Letter dated June 19, 1835 and postmarked Pittsylvania Court House, June 25, 1835, from George H. Gilmer to his sister, Emma W. Breckinridge, in Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia. News that their brother, Harmer, is engaged to a Miss Walker and will settle in Meadsville, in Halifax County, near Judge Leigh's. Talks of his own interest in a Miss D, and of his plans to visit the Breckinridges and the Springs later in the summer.

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4. 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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5. Letter - March 10, 1836

   Letter with heading "Leigh, March 10, 1836," from Mary Gilmer to her daughter, Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba, giving full account of Harmer's wedding, news of John's fine progress at school. Urges Emma to visit before summer, and attend a church convention to hear Mr. Cobbs (who has now gone to Richmond). Says Mr. Gilmer's spirits are low, but all the family gathers to hear the letters they have received read aloud.

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6. Letter - March 20, 1836

   Letter headed "Meadsville, March 20, 1836," from Isabella and Harmer Gilmer to his sister,Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba, near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia. Describes going up to church, oddly dressed people who started at her. They have visited and enjoyed meeting the Bruce family. Says Harmer cannot visit Leigh this summer, but if George goes, she will accompany him.

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7. Letter - March 20, 1836

   Letter headed "Meadsville, March 20, 1836," from Isabella and Harmer Gilmer to his sister,Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba, near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia. Describes going up to church, oddly dressed people who started at her. They have visited and enjoyed meeting the Bruce family. Says Harmer cannot visit Leigh this summer, but if George goes, she will accompany him.

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8. Letter - March 7, 1836

   Letter headed Meadsville, March 7, 1836, from Harmer Gilmer, with a note from his bride Isabella, to his sister, Mrs. Emma Breckinridge at Catawba, near Fincastle, Virginia. Mentions recovering from the measles, treatment for the measles, and Bell's 's feelings about her new home and community of Meadsville, and some of their visitors.

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9. Letter - November 25, 1836

   Letter headed "Pitts. C. H. Nov. 25th 1836," from George Gilmer to his sister, Emma Breckinridge, in Fincastle. Tells of the Gamble's stopping with him on their way to Florida, and how much he likes James Gamble. Reference to the Cobbs [in Bedford], the Misses Randolph, Miss Moseley's marriage and moving to China, and to the unhappy ending of his romance [with Miss Moseley].

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