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Letters from U.S. Senator Harrison Holt Riddleberger to his wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger and a few letters to his children. The letters cover a variety of topics including Senate business and bills. Boxes 1 and 2.

Three hour visit from Gov. Walker. Poverty requires rigid economy. Hailstorm relief bill. Church property at Columbia furnace.

Asks her to tell Mrs. John [Keller?] to send his code of '73 to him immediately

Senate letterhead. Passed the debt bill and reported it to the House. Meets with Gen. Bolling, who sends historical gun to Riddleberger's residence in Va.

Missed traveling connection and is 200 miles from where he ought to be. Friends are insisting that he give a speech.

Senate letterhead. Gen. M. [General Mahone]. enjoyed his time and sends his thanks.

Senate letterhead. Meets a 13 year old girl from South Carolina who is canvassing for the Hurricane.

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Senate letterhead. He is going to speak on Monday (court day), giving a "send off" to a new scheme.

Has been working on his speech and is almost "too nervous to write." Invites her up to D.C. because he cannot come home.

Senate letterhead. Sends $20 to supply "your wants." Also sends check for $28, and asks for $15 to be sent to Dr. Campbell

Scope and Contents

Letters from U.S. Senator Harrison Holt Riddleberger to his wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger and a few letters to his children. The letters cover a variety of topics including Senate business and bills. Boxes 1 and 2.

Senate letterhead. Working on the Debt bill. Will attend the meeting on the new Revenue bill

Senate letterhead

Working on the debt bill and claims that they are "filibustering all around." Encloses $20.

Senate letterhead. Writes letter while the senators are talking about a railroad bill.

Senate letterhead. Explains that money is being used to defeat the debt bill.

Senate letterhead. (Debt?) Bill is passed, creating great excitement. Anticipates a veto.

Reports that he is giving speeches in Suffolk and Portsmouth to audiences of 1500-3000. Claims that the trip is a tremendous strain and great success

Reports that he is giving speeches in Suffolk, Norfolk and Portsmouth

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"Whig" Building letterhead. Has returned from the "third discussion of the week." Makes reference to telegram in Whig. Visited with Gen. M. [General Mahone].

U.S. Senate letterhead. Enclosed check for $175.

Delegates have arrived from Virginia for a committee meeting.

Gen. M. [General Mahone] is compelled to postpone his appointment. Will return home Friday and Saturday. Will meet some friends in Norfolk.

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Letters from U.S. Senator Harrison Holt Riddleberger to his wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger and a few letters to his children. The letters cover a variety of topics including Senate business and bills. Boxes 1 and 2.

Has received letters about a small pox threat. Hopes that his wife and children will be vaccinated. He was vaccinated on Sunday night, because there have been 100 cases in the city.