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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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01/26/1875 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859
Letter headed Danville, Va Jan. 26th 1875 from B. K. Whittle to Nannie Breckinridge responding to a letter she had written him giving his alibis for not answering sooner, of all the court houses and relatives he has visited, discussing the "Spring time of life" that Nannie is now enjoying, playfully answers a description of a "namesake who is looking wilted, grey and old. Dried up by the old age & winter of life" and denies this is a description ...
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05/16/1834
Letter headed Pitts C. H. May 16th 1834 from George H. Gilmer to his mother [Mary House Gilmer] and brother Harmer replying to a joint letter from them and tells of his preference that Frank should come to Mr. Godfrey's P. H. Academy and teach rather then attend the University [of Virginia]. He states that Frank can clear $300 and save the $2-300 per year cost at the University. This "difference of $500 per year is a good deal of money in any man...
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12/01/1865 10/06/1864 0/06/1864 9/22/1859
Envelop addressed to Miss Emma J. Breckinridge, Care of Mr. Gilmer, Pittsylvania C. H. Postmark Fincastle, Va, date DEC 1. Stamp has been removed from the envelope. This is an orphan envelope lost from its original letter
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letter - 1861 9/22/1859
Letter headed Eldon March 27th 1861 to John [Breckinridge] telling of his trip on the James River canal boat heading toward Pittsylvania Court House, the boat captain was determined to overtake a boat which had left an hour before them and as he began to pass they found themselves about to enter a lock too small for both boats, their captain headed the boat ashore where it overturned and trapped some of the people in the cabin, many of the men an...
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Letter - April 4, 1835
Letter dated April 4, 1835 from Peachy R. Gilmer, with a note added from Mary Gilmer, to their daughter, Emma Breckinridge, at Catawba in Fincastle. Family news: political comments-the election, crowded polls, Jackson party vs. the Whigs, and comments on several of their friends and neighbors.
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Letter - August 18, 1839
Letter headed "Pittsylvania Ct. H. Aug 18th 1839" from George Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia. George has returned from 5 or 6 weeks at the White Sulphur and Hot Springs. Still looking for a wife (mentions Miss Martha Daniel and Miss Mary Baldwin). Interesting characterization of Harmer's wife, Isabella, who is pushing Harmer to return to Albemarle County so she can be with family and friends: she...
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Letter - August 20, 1847
This letter headed "Pitts CH Aug 20th 1847" from John Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia, replying to her letter and commenting on the plan to sell Leigh, of which he does not approve, but would agree to partner with his brothers in purchasing the farm instead of selling at a very cheap price; tells that Smithfield (the Preston farm) is divided and George (whose wife was a Preston) is going to try to...
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Letter - August 9, 1836
Letter headed "Pittsylvania Co H Aug. 9th 1836," from George Gilmer to his sister, Emma Breckinridge, Fincastle, about his journey home from a visit in Botetourt by way of Liberty, where he visited a young lady he hopes to marry-says he has no idea what his chances are.
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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 - 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 - January 5, 1842
Letter headed "Pittsa C H Jany 5th 1842" from George Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardins Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia, explaining he has decided not to travel this winter, rather he will stay home and work. Talks of having to pay for the Negroes he has bought, and has one hired out at $96 per year. George plans to board at the Tavern again this year. He sends advice that the times are hard, and things are selling very cheap; it is not a ...
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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 14, 1847
This letter headed "Pittsylvania C. House, June 14th 1847" from Jane Gilmer (wife of George) to her mother-in-law, Mrs. Peachy Gilmer, at Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia asking her to stay at Grove Hill until she and George can arrive as they have changed their travel plans and hope to be at Grove Hill in the next few weeks, details the places that George has business to complete before they can travel together, tells of the news of Emma Br...
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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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Letter - June 2, 1836
Letter headed "Pitts. C. H. June 2nd 1836," from George H. Gilmer to his sister, Emma W. Breckinridge, Fincastle. News of his law practice, of Harmer and Isabella; tribute to his father (who died April 8, 1836), expresses concern about education for the youngest children, John and Mary Peachy; and tells of selling his horse and immediately buying another for less money.
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Letter - June 2, 1838
Letter headed "Pittsa, C. H. June 2, 1838" from George Gilmer to his sister Lucy at school in Richmond, trying to arrange for Lucy to be at their mother's home in Albemarle County by early July, when he plans to be there. Mentions that he has bought a house and lot in town.
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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 - November 20, 1842
Letter headed "Pittsylvania Co H Nov 20th 1842" from George H. Gilmer to his brother John at Lexington, Virginia sending him the $10 he had requested in an earlier letter and encouraging John to spend it carefully as money is very scarce at this time, that he is well pleased to hear that John "is attending to his studies" and that he will be checking on him to be sure he is studying, and that he would not give any of his hard earned money to anyo...
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Letter - October 11, 1835
Letter headed "C. H. (Pittsylvania Court House) Oct. 11, 1835" from George H. Gilmer to his mother,Mary, at Fincastle. He congratulates Emma and Cary Breckinridge on the birth of a son. Tells of attending a railroad convention at Danville, and of community and state-wide effort to get a railroad through Danville; of the arrest and coming trial of a man who encouraged and helped a slave run away; of his plans to come to Albemarle for Harmer's wedd...
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