Box 4
Contains 97 Results:
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1872 March 19
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.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1874 December 10
Three hour visit from Gov. Walker. Poverty requires rigid economy. Hailstorm relief bill. Church property at Columbia furnace.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Orkney Springs, Va. to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1880]
Asks her to tell Mrs. John [Keller?] to send his code of '73 to him immediately
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1880]
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.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Petersburg, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1880]
Missed traveling connection and is 200 miles from where he ought to be. Friends are insisting that he give a speech.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger., 1880 January 9
Senate letterhead. Gen. M. [General Mahone]. enjoyed his time and sends his thanks.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger., 1880 January 13
Senate letterhead. Meets a 13 year old girl from South Carolina who is canvassing for the Hurricane.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 January 18
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Senate letterhead. He is going to speak on Monday (court day), giving a "send off" to a new scheme.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Virginia Hotel, to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 January 26
Has been working on his speech and is almost "too nervous to write." Invites her up to D.C. because he cannot come home.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 January 27
Senate letterhead. Sends $20 to supply "your wants." Also sends check for $28, and asks for $15 to be sent to Dr. Campbell
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 5
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.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 9
Senate letterhead. Working on the Debt bill. Will attend the meeting on the new Revenue bill
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 14
Senate letterhead
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 18
Working on the debt bill and claims that they are "filibustering all around." Encloses $20.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 21
Senate letterhead. Writes letter while the senators are talking about a railroad bill.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 February 27
Senate letterhead. Explains that money is being used to defeat the debt bill.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 March 2
Senate letterhead. (Debt?) Bill is passed, creating great excitement. Anticipates a veto.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Petersburg, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 August
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
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Petersburg, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 August 5
Reports that he is giving speeches in Suffolk, Norfolk and Portsmouth
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1880 September 8
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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].
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Washington, D.C. to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1881]
U.S. Senate letterhead. Enclosed check for $175.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1881]
Delegates have arrived from Virginia for a committee meeting.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Petersburg, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, [1881]
Gen. M. [General Mahone] is compelled to postpone his appointment. Will return home Friday and Saturday. Will meet some friends in Norfolk.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1881 January 9
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.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger, Richmond, Virginia to wife, Emma Belew Riddleberger, 1881 January 13
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.