Letters : Winchester and Richmond, Virginia, to George and Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1816-1821.

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Letters : Winchester and Richmond, Virginia, to George and Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1816-1821.

Ten letters are from Francis Walker Gilmer to his nephew Thomas Walker Gilmer in which the uncle advises him about his education, training, manners, and other matters of personal development. One letter is from Francis to his brother George discussing his move to Winchester, social and business prospects, and his affection for his family.

11 items (32 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6755078

Library of Virginia

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Gilmer, Francis Walker, 1790-1826

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Virginia lawyer and educator. From the description of Notebook and journal, 1815-1822. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19647035 Francis Walker Gilmer was born 9 October 1790 at "Pen Park" in Albemarle County, Virginia, to George Gilmer (1742-1795) and Lucy Walker Gilmer (1751-1800). He received some of his education at Monticello from Martha Jefferson Randolph (1772-1836) and at a school run by James Ogilvie (1760-1820). Gilmer attended the College of William ...

Gilmer, George, 1758-1825.

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Gilmer, Thomas Walker, 1802-1844.

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Governor of and U.S. representative from Virginia. From the description of Letters of Thomas W. Gilmer, 1842-1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450478 ...

Gilmer family.

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