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U.S. Senate letterhead. Sends son badge given to him at Newark. Encourages his son to study Revolutionary war period.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Only Virginian to support "Educational Bill." Expresses his dedication to the impoverished. Encourages Mrs. Riddleberger to come visit him.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Claims that the upcoming horse races will be the "best ever known in this country." Writes about family garden. Mentions adjustment of Hawkin's claim. Encourages his wife to send others to the horse races as visitors.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Gave speech at the Irish meeting, which will appear in the papers. Attempts to explain to his wife why he cannot come home. Tells her that he is chairman of a subcommittee "taking evidence on an executive appointment, pending in Executive session." Taking quinine for illness, although feeling better.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Sends check for $30 to meet wife's home obligations and to buy tickets. Had flower bulbs shipped to her.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Writes to her while a debate is going on. Claims that Gen M. [General Mahone] has not been "in his seat an average of half hour a day" and Virginia matters are piled up as a result. Wishes that he could be at the commencement.

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Return trip from Mt. Vernon. Horse develops illness. Tells wife that he will inform her if he successfully sells the horse, when it is well enough to be exhibited.

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Senate letterhead. Said to be the most "unhealthy June known here in years, the city is filled with sick."

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E.E. White letterhead. "Broken promises" have kept him in DC for longer than intended. Wants the Heraldissued before he returns home. Got a cold from "tramping through a Washington snow storm," but is in better health.

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E.E. White letterhead. Has sent wife "three short cloaks (?)". Plans to go home in the following week.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Written on a Thursday, in the Committee Room of the District of Columbia. Bad weather and icy streets has lead to at least 2 deaths "from falling."

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Sends $30 and explains how the money should be spent, which includes getting a "quarter of beef" and a "barrel of flour." Plans to go to New York the following week.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Written on a Saturday night. Senate has adjourned until Monday

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Written on a Monday night. Expresses homesickness. Refers to Hunter's article, a man who he claims has a "special spite" for him.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Written on Thursday at 6 pm.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Children have the measles and inquires whether it is safe for him to return home.

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Written on back of Re-Adjustment in Other Southern States. Has spent the day with Gen M [General Mahone].

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Tells Mrs. Riddleberger that her birthday gift will be a piano cover.

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Working on adjustment and trying to find a time to go home via train.

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U.S. Senate letterhead. Mentions box of flowers for Ned's birthday.

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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.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsCopy of obituary of Senator Riddleberger, handwritten genealogy notes (1 page), photograph of Harrison Heath Riddleberger (undated), newspaper image of Harrison Hold Riddleberger (undated), 1882 supplement to Richmond Whig "The People's Liberal Cause against Massey, Masseyites and Masseyism, November 1,  1866 page from the Shenandoah Herald of Woodstock, Virginia and copy of "Bourbonism in Virginia" by Harrison H. Riddleberger, published by the North American...