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letter - February 26, 1827
Letter dated February 26, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's school, New London, carried by Mr. Dabney. Says that Mr. Peachy Gilmer is to go to Superior Court in Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties. Very newsy letter with many events mentioned including recent deaths and a suicide in the community, mentions a visiting preacher, music and French lessons that Emma is taking, and other gossip.
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letter - July 19, 1830
Letter dated July 19, 1830 from Mary S. Watts, at Flat Creek, to Emma W. Gilmer, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. Mentions William and James Watts, Mary's brothers, and Catherine Gamble, a cousin. Hopes Emma will return to "Oaklands" with her. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.
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letter - June 11, 1827
Letter dated June 11, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London, to his mother, Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty. Also contains a note from his sister, both were in school [she at Mrs. Randolph's and he at Mr. Cobbs] at New London and are trying to arrange their trip home at the end of this session. Some family news is also included.
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letter - June 20, 1827
A letter from Mary Gilmer, at "Elba", the home of Judge Carr, to her daughter Emma, at New London, concerning a journey by stagecoach to visit with Judge Carr in Richmond. Fair amount of detail as to miles traveled each day.
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letter - November 7, 1832
Letter dated November 7, 1832 from M. M. C. [Martha Mitchell Campbell] at Otterburn in Bedford County, to Mrs. Emma W. Breckinridge in Fincastle, Botetourt County, telling of the illness and death of Sarah Saunders, a cousin of Mary Watts. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.
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letter - October 12, 1829
Letter dated October 12, 1829 from L. B. R. [Randolph] (see Object ID 1969.51,114), to Emma W. Gilmer, in Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, telling of traveling by boat from Richmond to Norfolk. Letter postmarked Norfolk, Oct. 22.
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Letter - 1818 by context
Letter undated with no heading (1818 by context) to Emma Gilmer at New London, Campbell [County, Virginia] with no signature expressing her strong feeling to see Emma soon, tells of her cousin and friends visiting, and some of her personal problems, expressing her strong Christian faith. Most of the letter is an exhortation for Emma "to give up the world and become a Christian". Letter may have been written by Mary Moseley, one of Emma's fellow s...
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Letter - 1827 by context
Letter undated with no heading (1827 by context) to Emma Gilmer at Liberty from M. A. A. [Mary Ann Anthony] tells of Mary's desire to write a lot of news, but it has all evaporated from her mind, expresses concern about Francis' father who is very ill, a long portion of girlish remarks about their common friends, a small effort at poetry, and closes with news of the death of a 12 month old child and attending the funeral and the great sorrow she ...
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Letter - 1829-1830
Undated letter from Emma at Liberty to her brother Francis (Frank) Gilmer at the New London Academy, sent by Mr. Cobbs. Mentions her siblings as well as the Moseley and Steptoe families.
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Letter - August 17, 1827
Letter dated August 17, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London Academy, to his mother, Mary Gilmer, in Bozrah, Connecticut, addressed to "care of Col Asa Fitch," postmarked August 19. Refers to Mr. Randolph leaving New London, news of the family, and deaths of Betsy Calloway, Jane Terry, and Captain Irvine.
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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 - circa 1827
Letter with no heading and dated by context to about 1827, from M. M. M. (probably Mary Martha Mosely) to Miss Emma Gilmer at New London telling of being with Maria ? and seated most socially, tells of several persons [teachers], plans to attend a Presbytery to ordain Mr. Alexander at Charlotte Court House and insists that Emma write at least once each week. On the address page, there is a faint pencil script that appears to be a history lesson ...
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Letter - December 8, 1826
Letter dated December 8, 1826 from H. [Harriet] Randolph [daughter of John Esten Randolph, who ran the New London School] to Peachy R. Gilmer, at Liberty, describing entrance regulations and music instruction at the school.
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Letter - February 2, 1827
A letter postmarked February 2, 1827 from Emma W. Gilmer,at New London, Virginia, to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Liberty, Virginia. (The letter is dated "Wednesday night," which could be January 31st.) Emma tells about classes, about her new music teacher, an old piano for sale in Lynchburg for $70; mentions John Randolph, and the minister Mr. Cobbs who is preaching at New London.
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Letter - February 7, 1840
Letter from George Gilmer headed "Pittsa. CH Feby 7, 1840" to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. This is mostly about where to send his younger brother to school. Offers several suggested private schools and possible problems with each. Also mentions trading his servant with one of his mother's.
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Letter - January 25, 1838
Letter headed "Pittsa Co. H. Jany 25th 1838" from George H. Gilmer to his mother Mary Gilmer, Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. Reports on his injured ankle, now rapidly healing; on Christmas spent with Harmer and Isabella; on his excellent house servant; discusses New London Academy as a possiblility for his brother John and opposed sending John to West Point.
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Letter - July 26, 1819
Letter dated July 26, 1819 from Mrs. M. Gilmer, in Liberty, Virginia, to her daughter, Emma Gilmer, who has just turned 12 years old. Emma is in school at New London and the letter was carried by Mr. Hendrick. Mentions several neighbors and events happening with the family.
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Letter - March 8, 1827
Letter dated March 8, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's, New London. News of relatives and friends, plans for marriages, parties, and local events. Mr. Cobb is mentioned.
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Letter - May 8, 1825
Undated letter to her beloved friends (daughter and sister) from Mary House in New London to Mrs. P. R. Gilmer in Henry Court House, Virginia on May 9, 1825. Contains family names and news and spelling is poor. Reference is made to several northern cities and towns.
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Letter from Mary Jane Mitchell to Emma W. Gilmer - June 27, 1823
Letter dated June 27, 1823 from Mary Jane Mitchell, Farm Mills, postmarked Lynchburg, Virginia, June 30, to Emma W. Gilmer, at Liberty, Bedford County. News and gossip of friends and relatives: mentions dancing school, Fourth of July Celebrations, trips to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter, etc.
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