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Karen King, SCRC Staff.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 5, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6 and Box 3, Folder 7, Subseries titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 7, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 13, titled \"Letters, I-K\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 15, titled \"Letters, N-R\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 22, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","Item is currently missing. K. King 4/11/2018.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame","Letter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3.","Acc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011.","Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.","At the York County Heritage Trust:\n Folder 13416 : Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law).  -On  microfilm :  The Republican  newspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound  Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850  entry. - Folder 19684 ,  The Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book , Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell.","This collection contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","The letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.","Two letters, one including a receipt.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Note: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.","The letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.","The note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.","General Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.","Brown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.","She writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.","See also Harriot S. Turner.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.","A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","This letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)","This letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","This letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","The letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.","2 copies.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.","Crump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.","An invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Deas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.","A certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.","On same sheet.","This letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.","The contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, \"Letters, E\".","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.","Benjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.","(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) ","Benjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. ","Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.","Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.","Benjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.","Ewell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.","Ewell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.","Ewell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.","Thanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.","There are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.","Most of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.","Thanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.","He and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.","Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?","Lyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.","Encloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.","Left off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.","Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.","Received 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.","Amount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.","Will not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.","Had a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.","Campbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.","On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.","Enclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.","Enclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867","Enclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.","Ewell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.","\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872","Enclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.","Enclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.","Elizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.","Rebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.","Elizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.","Elizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.","Postscript signed: R. L. E.","The letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.","Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.","Postscript by A. Gantt.","Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.","Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.","Postscript by R. L. Ewell.","Elizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.","Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.","Two undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.","Elizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Lizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.","Received much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.","Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.","Sends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.","Two undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.","Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.","Richard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.","Ben too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters.","Two letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.","Two letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.","Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.","New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.","Sorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.","An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.","Ben's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.","Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)","The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.","This letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","She writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.","Stoddert genealogy.","She writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.","Elizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.","Three letters.","An invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.","Enclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.","Dr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.","Jesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.","This letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.","Lizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.","Lizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.","Paul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.","Postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Postscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Postscript by A. Gantt","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Enclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.","Harriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)","Lizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Harriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Thomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","Four undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.","Invitation to a tea.","Additional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.","The letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.","A letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.","Three letters.","Two letters.","Two letters.","An invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.","Thanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.","Witty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.","Memories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.","Sorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.","Judge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.","Farming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?","Notification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.","Invitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.","Johnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.","Appreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.","Glad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.","Thanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.","If E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.","Arrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.","Would E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?","Hopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Thanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.","Lamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.","L. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.","Andy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.","Reasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.","Lewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.","Thanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.","Thanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.","Child's letter.","L. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.","L. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.","Family news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.","Sadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]","Mc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.","Sorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.","Proud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.","Religious revival in York.","Expecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.","Lawsuit of Church still not settled.","Mc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.","Mc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.","Hopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.","On same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.","Typhoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.","Hopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.","Regrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?","Mc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.","William McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.","Death of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.","On same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"","Glad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.","Has Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Colonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.","On same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.","Quotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.","Discussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.","Benjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.","Enclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.","News of York, election news.","The books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.","Printed circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.","Monroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.","Monroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.","Committee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.","M. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.","Miss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.","News of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.","M.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.","Three letters.","Two letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.","S. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.","Sorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.","Encloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.","News of friends in Army. Gossip.","Mrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.","Letter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.","Invitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.","Peachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.","Has prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.","The letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.","Discusses troop movements and progress of the war.","Is glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.","Discusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.","Letter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.","Asks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.","Informs him of the death of cousin Nannie.","Sends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Is visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.","Received a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.","Received a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.","Is enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.","Asks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.","Thinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.","Gives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.","Sends copy of order electing him professor of military science.","Arrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.","Tells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.","Thanks him for his kind letter.","Sends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.","Is restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.","Thanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.","Thanks her for information; asks for more information.","Describes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.","Describes her trip; family news.","Visited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.","Is in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.","Visited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.","Five undated letters.","Expects to leave the county.","Four undated letters.","Misses her and Williamsburg.","Two undated letters.","Asks about her recent marriage; will miss her.","Has inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Is happy she is better.","Will send her trunk.","Enjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.","Children are well.","Colonel is better.","Describes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.","Will go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.","Lists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.","Saw the fire; is on night duty.","Is surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.","Comments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.","Received the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.","Glad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.","Will make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.","Has not named the baby yet.","Comments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.","Asks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.","Would like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.","College will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.","Has been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.","Did not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.","Has had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.","Thanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.","Father is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.","Father has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.","Encloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.","Father is well; Bessie is keeping house.","Mr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.","Received his letter; Bessie has arrived.","Thanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.","Asks about Hattie.","Glad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.","Tom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.","Has heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.","Informs him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.","Has been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.","Asks her to write; will travel to Richmond.","Typed transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.","Acknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)","Invitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)","Would like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]","News of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.","Mrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.","Mr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.","Lucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.","Has had a headache attack; asks her to visit.","Stoddert family genealogy information.","Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.","Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.","Will find success in the cities; advice for success.","Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.","Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.","Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.","Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.","Mother has left; other family news.","May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.","Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.","Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.","Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.","Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.","Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.","Can't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.","Is leaving New Mexico for home.","Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.","Has been sick; visited the seminary.","Advises her on marriage.","Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.","Received letter on Becca's death.","Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.","Is living at the same place; is teaching.","The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.","Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.","Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.","Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.","Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.","Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.","Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.","Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.","Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.","Did not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.","Thinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.","Describes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.","Two letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.","Copy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.","Apologizes for his conduct.","Thanks him for the paper on coal.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.","Offers to help him.","Asks for information on Colonel Ewell.","Comments on training of civil engineers.","Has opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].","Congratulates him on his marriage.","Sympathy letter on death of her son.","Colonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.","Her father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.","Laments death of her parents.","Thinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.","Sends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.","Two letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.","Two letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.","Two letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.","There are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.","The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.","Inquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"","Thanks him for his letters.","Letter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.","His article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.","Thanks him for the gift.","Asks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.","Encloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.","The letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.","Hopes he will keep teaching.","Certificate of election to membership in the Society.","Uncle Newton got married.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Describes his trip through the Carolinas.","Is sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.","Farming suggestions.","Enclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.","Recalls the war; asks for a picture.","Is planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.","An incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.","Describes problems with workers and the College.","Hopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","The letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.","Relates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.","Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].","Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Family news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]","Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".","Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".","Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","The letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.","One letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"","2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.","3 items. Unsigned.","Ben has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".","Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.","Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.","This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.","Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.","Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.","This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.","12 items.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources","1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.","1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.","This folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.","Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)","1 item.","1 item.","SEE OVERSIZE FILE","The deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.","The deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","1 item.","The letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.","1 item. Copy.","1 item.","Signed John Letcher.","Signed John Letcher.","The letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.","Signed James A. Sedden.","Certificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.","Full title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.","USMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.","This folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.","A memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.","An greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court","1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.","Includes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.","A poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.","Plat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821","Apothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.","Copy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.","Copy.","This folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.","Broadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.","1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.","This folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.","Letter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.","Certified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026 Co., cotton and wool carders.","This folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.","31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.","Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)","The following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:","Letter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers. ","Letter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3). ","Mason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Neale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Photograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.","The letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:","Letter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.","Letter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. ","Letter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. ","An act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.","Resolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. ","Two pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. ","Page 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. ","Page 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. ","Printed card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. ","Black certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. ","Braxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 ","Burgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2","Craik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2","Davies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16","Ewell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)","Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22","Forest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26","Fulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29","Gilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28","Griffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2","Hall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7","Hobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29","Hoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18","Hough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9","Lee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23","McLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27","Meade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. ","Munford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 ","Munford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated","Smith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. ","Sweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15","Turner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated","Turner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated ","Watkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","West (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8","Wyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8","Letter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. ","Letter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. On separated materials list.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 6, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","College of William and Mary. 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M. Crawford, 12/31/1935. Gift: 100 items, Elizabeth S. Hamlin, 03/30/1936. Gift: 25 items, Mrs. C. Hughes Lyon, 05/1/1957. Gift: 1 item, Percy Hamlin, 04/1973. Gift: 1 item, Kenneth Lemley, 03/1973. Acc. No. 2001,14A, gift, 1 item, of Staunton Aylor, 04/14/2001. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member. The West Point Diploma was acuired in 2001 (Mss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection has been organized into six series. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2 includes papers from various sources. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3 is the plat of Ewell property. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 5 is a scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. 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Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources. ","Series 3 is the plat of Ewell property. ","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.  ","Series 5 is a scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. There are some handwritten poems and many published poems in the newspaper clippings. (Acc. 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He was colonel of 32nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and later assistant adjutant-general to Joseph E. Johnston. He was president of William and Mary 1854-1888 and died in 1894. He was the brother of Richard Stoddert Ewell, had another brother, William Stoddert, a sister Elizabeth S. Ewell, and a daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell Scott.","Elizabeth Ewell was the mother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth S. Ewell was the sister of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth Stoddert Ewell was the daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth L. Scott was the granddaughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.","R. Ewell Scott was the grandson of Benjamin S. 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Karen King, SCRC Staff.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 5, titled 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folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","Item is currently missing. K. King 4/11/2018."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAdditional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General","General"],"odd_tesim":["Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame","Letter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Acc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAt the York County Heritage Trust:\n\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFolder 13416\u003c/emph\u003e: Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law). \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003e-On  microfilm\u003c/emph\u003e: \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Republican \u003c/emph\u003enewspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. 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Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.","At the York County Heritage Trust:\n Folder 13416 : Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law).  -On  microfilm :  The Republican  newspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound  Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850  entry. - Folder 19684 ,  The Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book , Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. 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Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also Harriot S. 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Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript signed: R. L. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by A. Gantt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by R. L. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoddert genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by A. Gantt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdditional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAndy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChild's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious revival in York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit of Church still not settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyphoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of York, election news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends in Army. Gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses troop movements and progress of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the death of cousin Nannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of order electing him professor of military science.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his kind letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for information; asks for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses her and Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her recent marriage; will miss her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy she is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send her trunk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw the fire; is on night duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not named the baby yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollege will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather is well; Bessie is keeping house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; Bessie has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about Hattie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write; will travel to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a headache attack; asks her to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoddert family genealogy information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill find success in the cities; advice for success.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has left; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends money; mother is going to Giles County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving New Mexico for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick; visited the seminary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her on marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter on Becca's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs living at the same place; is teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes death of Richard and Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs having trouble breathing; has made a new will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the paper on coal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to help him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information on Colonel Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on training of civil engineers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of her son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments death of her parents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he will keep teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of election to membership in the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Newton got married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip through the Carolinas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarming suggestions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecalls the war; asks for a picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes problems with workers and the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2 includes papers from various sources\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSEE OVERSIZE FILE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Letcher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Letcher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned James A. Sedden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFull title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUSMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026amp; Co., cotton and wool carders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. 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contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","The letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.","Two letters, one including a receipt.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Note: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.","The letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.","The note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.","General Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.","Brown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.","She writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.","See also Harriot S. Turner.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.","A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","This letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)","This letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","This letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","The letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.","2 copies.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.","Crump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.","An invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Deas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.","A certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.","On same sheet.","This letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.","The contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, \"Letters, E\".","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.","Benjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.","(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) ","Benjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. ","Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.","Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.","Benjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.","Ewell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.","Ewell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.","Ewell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.","Thanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.","There are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.","Most of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.","Thanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.","He and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.","Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?","Lyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.","Encloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.","Left off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.","Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.","Received 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.","Amount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.","Will not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.","Had a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.","Campbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.","On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.","Enclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.","Enclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867","Enclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.","Ewell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.","\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872","Enclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.","Enclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.","Elizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.","Rebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.","Elizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.","Elizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.","Postscript signed: R. L. E.","The letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.","Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.","Postscript by A. Gantt.","Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.","Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.","Postscript by R. L. Ewell.","Elizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.","Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.","Two undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.","Elizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Lizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.","Received much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.","Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.","Sends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.","Two undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.","Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.","Richard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.","Ben too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters.","Two letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.","Two letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.","Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.","New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.","Sorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.","An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.","Ben's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.","Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)","The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.","This letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","She writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.","Stoddert genealogy.","She writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.","Elizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.","Three letters.","An invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.","Enclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.","Dr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.","Jesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.","This letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.","Lizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.","Lizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.","Paul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.","Postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Postscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Postscript by A. Gantt","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Enclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.","Harriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)","Lizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Harriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Thomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","Four undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.","Invitation to a tea.","Additional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.","The letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.","A letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.","Three letters.","Two letters.","Two letters.","An invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.","Thanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.","Witty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.","Memories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.","Sorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.","Judge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.","Farming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?","Notification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.","Invitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.","Johnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.","Appreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.","Glad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.","Thanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.","If E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.","Arrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.","Would E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?","Hopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Thanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.","Lamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.","L. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.","Andy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.","Reasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.","Lewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.","Thanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.","Thanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.","Child's letter.","L. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.","L. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.","Family news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.","Sadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]","Mc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.","Sorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.","Proud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.","Religious revival in York.","Expecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.","Lawsuit of Church still not settled.","Mc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.","Mc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.","Hopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.","On same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.","Typhoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.","Hopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.","Regrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?","Mc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.","William McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.","Death of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.","On same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"","Glad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.","Has Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Colonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.","On same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.","Quotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.","Discussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.","Benjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.","Enclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.","News of York, election news.","The books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.","Printed circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.","Monroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.","Monroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.","Committee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.","M. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.","Miss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.","News of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.","M.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.","Three letters.","Two letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.","S. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.","Sorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.","Encloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.","News of friends in Army. Gossip.","Mrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.","Letter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.","Invitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.","Peachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.","Has prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.","The letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.","Discusses troop movements and progress of the war.","Is glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.","Discusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.","Letter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.","Asks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.","Informs him of the death of cousin Nannie.","Sends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Is visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.","Received a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.","Received a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.","Is enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.","Asks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.","Thinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.","Gives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.","Sends copy of order electing him professor of military science.","Arrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.","Tells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.","Thanks him for his kind letter.","Sends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.","Is restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.","Thanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.","Thanks her for information; asks for more information.","Describes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.","Describes her trip; family news.","Visited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.","Is in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.","Visited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.","Five undated letters.","Expects to leave the county.","Four undated letters.","Misses her and Williamsburg.","Two undated letters.","Asks about her recent marriage; will miss her.","Has inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Is happy she is better.","Will send her trunk.","Enjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.","Children are well.","Colonel is better.","Describes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.","Will go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.","Lists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.","Saw the fire; is on night duty.","Is surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.","Comments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.","Received the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.","Glad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.","Will make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.","Has not named the baby yet.","Comments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.","Asks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.","Would like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.","College will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.","Has been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.","Did not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.","Has had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.","Thanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.","Father is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.","Father has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.","Encloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.","Father is well; Bessie is keeping house.","Mr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.","Received his letter; Bessie has arrived.","Thanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.","Asks about Hattie.","Glad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.","Tom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.","Has heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.","Informs him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.","Has been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.","Asks her to write; will travel to Richmond.","Typed transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.","Acknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)","Invitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)","Would like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]","News of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.","Mrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.","Mr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.","Lucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.","Has had a headache attack; asks her to visit.","Stoddert family genealogy information.","Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.","Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.","Will find success in the cities; advice for success.","Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.","Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.","Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.","Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.","Mother has left; other family news.","May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.","Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.","Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.","Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.","Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.","Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.","Can't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.","Is leaving New Mexico for home.","Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.","Has been sick; visited the seminary.","Advises her on marriage.","Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.","Received letter on Becca's death.","Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.","Is living at the same place; is teaching.","The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.","Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.","Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.","Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.","Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.","Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.","Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.","Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.","Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.","Did not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.","Thinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.","Describes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.","Two letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.","Copy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.","Apologizes for his conduct.","Thanks him for the paper on coal.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.","Offers to help him.","Asks for information on Colonel Ewell.","Comments on training of civil engineers.","Has opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].","Congratulates him on his marriage.","Sympathy letter on death of her son.","Colonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.","Her father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.","Laments death of her parents.","Thinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.","Sends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.","Two letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.","Two letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.","Two letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.","There are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.","The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.","Inquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"","Thanks him for his letters.","Letter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.","His article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.","Thanks him for the gift.","Asks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.","Encloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.","The letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.","Hopes he will keep teaching.","Certificate of election to membership in the Society.","Uncle Newton got married.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Describes his trip through the Carolinas.","Is sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.","Farming suggestions.","Enclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.","Recalls the war; asks for a picture.","Is planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.","An incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.","Describes problems with workers and the College.","Hopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","The letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.","Relates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.","Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].","Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Family news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]","Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".","Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".","Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","The letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.","One letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"","2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.","3 items. Unsigned.","Ben has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".","Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.","Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.","This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.","Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.","Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.","This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.","12 items.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources","1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.","1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.","This folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.","Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)","1 item.","1 item.","SEE OVERSIZE FILE","The deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.","The deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","1 item.","The letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.","1 item. Copy.","1 item.","Signed John Letcher.","Signed John Letcher.","The letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.","Signed James A. Sedden.","Certificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.","Full title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.","USMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.","This folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.","A memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.","An greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court","1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.","Includes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.","A poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.","Plat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821","Apothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.","Copy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.","Copy.","This folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.","Broadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.","1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.","This folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.","Letter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.","Certified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026 Co., cotton and wool carders.","This folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.","31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.","Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNeale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTwo pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePage 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePage 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePrinted card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlack certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBraxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBurgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCraik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eForest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGriffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGrisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGrisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMeade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMunford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMunford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWatkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. 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(39.4 G29). 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:","Letter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers. ","Letter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3). ","Mason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Neale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Photograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.","The letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:","Letter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.","Letter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. ","Letter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. ","An act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.","Resolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. ","Two pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. ","Page 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. ","Page 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. ","Printed card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. ","Black certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. ","Braxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 ","Burgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2","Craik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2","Davies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16","Ewell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)","Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22","Forest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26","Fulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29","Gilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28","Griffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2","Hall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7","Hobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29","Hoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18","Hough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9","Lee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23","McLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27","Meade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. ","Munford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 ","Munford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated","Smith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. ","Sweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15","Turner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated","Turner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated ","Watkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","West (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8","Wyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8","Letter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. ","Letter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. On separated materials list.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 6, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","College of William and Mary. Office of the President","Ewell family","Ewell, Elizabeth S., 1814-"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","College of William and Mary. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection has been organized into six series. ","Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources. ","Series 3 is the plat of Ewell property. ","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.  ","Series 5 is a scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. There are some handwritten poems and many published poems in the newspaper clippings. (Acc. No. 2008.196)","Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)","Benjamin Stoddert Ewell was born in Georgetown, D. C., June 10, 1810, the son of Thomas Ewell and Elizabeth Stoddert. He graduated from United States Military Academy and taught there. He taught at Hampden- Sydney College and at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). In 1848, he was elected professor of mathematics and acting president of College of William and Mary and in 1854, became president. He was colonel of 32nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and later assistant adjutant-general to Joseph E. Johnston. He was president of William and Mary 1854-1888 and died in 1894. He was the brother of Richard Stoddert Ewell, had another brother, William Stoddert, a sister Elizabeth S. Ewell, and a daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell Scott.","Elizabeth Ewell was the mother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth S. Ewell was the sister of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth Stoddert Ewell was the daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Elizabeth L. Scott was the granddaughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.","R. Ewell Scott was the grandson of Benjamin S. Ewell.","Julia McIlvaine Ewell was the wife of Benjamin Ewell.","The original finding aid references \"Photographs of pages from the Ewell Family Bible\"; however, these were not located with the collection as of April 11, 2018. Karen King, SCRC Staff.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled \"Letters, A-B\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled \"Letters, C-D\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 5, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6 and Box 3, Folder 7, Subseries titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 7, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 13, titled \"Letters, I-K\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 15, titled \"Letters, N-R\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 22, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","Item is currently missing. K. King 4/11/2018.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame","Letter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3.","Acc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011.","Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.","At the York County Heritage Trust:\n Folder 13416 : Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law).  -On  microfilm :  The Republican  newspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound  Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850  entry. - Folder 19684 ,  The Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book , Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell.","This collection contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","The letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.","Two letters, one including a receipt.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Note: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.","The letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.","The note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.","General Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.","Brown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.","She writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.","See also Harriot S. Turner.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.","A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","This letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)","This letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","This letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","The letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.","2 copies.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.","Crump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.","An invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Deas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.","A certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.","On same sheet.","This letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.","The contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, \"Letters, E\".","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.","Benjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.","(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) ","Benjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. ","Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.","Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.","Benjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.","Ewell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.","Ewell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.","Ewell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.","Thanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.","There are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.","Most of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.","Thanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.","He and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.","Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?","Lyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.","Encloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.","Left off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.","Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.","Received 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.","Amount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.","Will not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.","Had a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.","Campbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.","On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.","Enclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.","Enclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867","Enclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.","Ewell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.","\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872","Enclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.","Enclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.","Elizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.","Rebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.","Elizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.","Elizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.","Postscript signed: R. L. E.","The letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.","Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.","Postscript by A. Gantt.","Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.","Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.","Postscript by R. L. Ewell.","Elizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.","Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.","Two undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.","Elizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Lizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.","Received much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.","Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.","Sends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.","Two undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.","Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.","Richard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.","Ben too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters.","Two letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.","Two letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.","Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.","New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.","Sorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.","An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.","Ben's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.","Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)","The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.","This letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","She writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.","Stoddert genealogy.","She writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.","Elizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.","Three letters.","An invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.","Enclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.","Dr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.","Jesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.","This letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.","Lizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.","Lizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.","Paul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.","Postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Postscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Postscript by A. Gantt","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Enclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.","Harriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)","Lizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Harriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Thomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","Four undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.","Invitation to a tea.","Additional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.","The letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.","A letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.","Three letters.","Two letters.","Two letters.","An invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.","Thanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.","Witty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.","Memories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.","Sorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.","Judge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.","Farming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?","Notification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.","Invitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.","Johnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.","Appreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.","Glad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.","Thanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.","If E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.","Arrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.","Would E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?","Hopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Thanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.","Lamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.","L. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.","Andy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.","Reasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.","Lewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.","Thanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.","Thanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.","Child's letter.","L. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.","L. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.","Family news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.","Sadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]","Mc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.","Sorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.","Proud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.","Religious revival in York.","Expecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.","Lawsuit of Church still not settled.","Mc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.","Mc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.","Hopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.","On same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.","Typhoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.","Hopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.","Regrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?","Mc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.","William McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.","Death of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.","On same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"","Glad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.","Has Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Colonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.","On same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.","Quotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.","Discussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.","Benjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.","Enclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.","News of York, election news.","The books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.","Printed circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.","Monroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.","Monroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.","Committee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.","M. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.","Miss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.","News of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.","M.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.","Three letters.","Two letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.","S. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.","Sorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.","Encloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.","News of friends in Army. Gossip.","Mrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.","Letter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.","Invitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.","Peachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.","Has prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.","The letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.","Discusses troop movements and progress of the war.","Is glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.","Discusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.","Letter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.","Asks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.","Informs him of the death of cousin Nannie.","Sends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Is visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.","Received a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.","Received a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.","Is enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.","Asks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.","Thinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.","Gives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.","Sends copy of order electing him professor of military science.","Arrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.","Tells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.","Thanks him for his kind letter.","Sends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.","Is restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.","Thanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.","Thanks her for information; asks for more information.","Describes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.","Describes her trip; family news.","Visited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.","Is in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.","Visited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.","Five undated letters.","Expects to leave the county.","Four undated letters.","Misses her and Williamsburg.","Two undated letters.","Asks about her recent marriage; will miss her.","Has inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Is happy she is better.","Will send her trunk.","Enjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.","Children are well.","Colonel is better.","Describes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.","Will go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.","Lists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.","Saw the fire; is on night duty.","Is surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.","Comments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.","Received the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.","Glad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.","Will make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.","Has not named the baby yet.","Comments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.","Asks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.","Would like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.","College will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.","Has been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.","Did not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.","Has had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.","Thanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.","Father is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.","Father has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.","Encloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.","Father is well; Bessie is keeping house.","Mr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.","Received his letter; Bessie has arrived.","Thanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.","Asks about Hattie.","Glad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.","Tom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.","Has heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.","Informs him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.","Has been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.","Asks her to write; will travel to Richmond.","Typed transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.","Acknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)","Invitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)","Would like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]","News of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.","Mrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.","Mr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.","Lucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.","Has had a headache attack; asks her to visit.","Stoddert family genealogy information.","Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.","Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.","Will find success in the cities; advice for success.","Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.","Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.","Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.","Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.","Mother has left; other family news.","May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.","Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.","Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.","Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.","Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.","Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.","Can't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.","Is leaving New Mexico for home.","Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.","Has been sick; visited the seminary.","Advises her on marriage.","Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.","Received letter on Becca's death.","Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.","Is living at the same place; is teaching.","The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.","Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.","Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.","Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.","Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.","Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.","Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.","Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.","Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.","Did not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.","Thinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.","Describes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.","Two letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.","Copy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.","Apologizes for his conduct.","Thanks him for the paper on coal.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.","Offers to help him.","Asks for information on Colonel Ewell.","Comments on training of civil engineers.","Has opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].","Congratulates him on his marriage.","Sympathy letter on death of her son.","Colonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.","Her father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.","Laments death of her parents.","Thinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.","Sends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.","Two letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.","Two letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.","Two letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.","There are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.","The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.","Inquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"","Thanks him for his letters.","Letter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.","His article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.","Thanks him for the gift.","Asks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.","Encloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.","The letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.","Hopes he will keep teaching.","Certificate of election to membership in the Society.","Uncle Newton got married.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Describes his trip through the Carolinas.","Is sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.","Farming suggestions.","Enclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.","Recalls the war; asks for a picture.","Is planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.","An incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.","Describes problems with workers and the College.","Hopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","The letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.","Relates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.","Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].","Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Family news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]","Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".","Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".","Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","The letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.","One letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"","2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.","3 items. Unsigned.","Ben has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".","Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.","Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.","This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.","Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.","Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.","This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.","12 items.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources","1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.","1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.","This folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.","Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)","1 item.","1 item.","SEE OVERSIZE FILE","The deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.","The deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","1 item.","The letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.","1 item. Copy.","1 item.","Signed John Letcher.","Signed John Letcher.","The letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.","Signed James A. Sedden.","Certificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.","Full title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.","USMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.","This folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.","A memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.","An greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court","1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.","Includes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.","A poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.","Plat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821","Apothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.","Copy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.","Copy.","This folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.","Broadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.","1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.","This folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.","Letter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.","Certified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026 Co., cotton and wool carders.","This folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.","31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.","Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)","The following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:","Letter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers. ","Letter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3). ","Mason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Neale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Photograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.","The letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:","Letter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.","Letter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. ","Letter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. ","An act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.","Resolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. ","Two pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. ","Page 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. ","Page 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. ","Printed card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. ","Black certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. ","Braxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 ","Burgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2","Craik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2","Davies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16","Ewell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)","Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22","Forest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26","Fulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29","Gilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28","Griffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2","Hall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7","Hobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29","Hoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18","Hough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9","Lee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23","McLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27","Meade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. ","Munford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 ","Munford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated","Smith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. ","Sweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15","Turner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated","Turner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated ","Watkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","West (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8","Wyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8","Letter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. ","Letter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. On separated materials list.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 6, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","College of William and Mary. 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\"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6 and Box 3, Folder 7, Subseries titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 7, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled \"Letters, E\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled \"Letters, F-G\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled \"Letters, H\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 13, titled \"Letters, I-K\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled \"Letters, L-M\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 15, titled \"Letters, N-R\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled \"Letters, S\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled \"Letters, T-Z\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled \"Letters from unknown persons\".","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 22, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.","The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.","Item is currently missing. K. King 4/11/2018."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAdditional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General","General"],"odd_tesim":["Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame","Letter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Acc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAt the York County Heritage Trust:\n\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFolder 13416\u003c/emph\u003e: Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law). \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003e-On  microfilm\u003c/emph\u003e: \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Republican \u003c/emph\u003enewspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound\u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003e Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850 \u003c/emph\u003eentry. -\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFolder 19684\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book\u003c/emph\u003e, Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.","At the York County Heritage Trust:\n Folder 13416 : Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September  11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law).  -On  microfilm :  The Republican  newspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound  Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850  entry. - Folder 19684 ,  The Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book , Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, one including a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also Harriot S. Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, \"Letters, E\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript signed: R. L. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by A. Gantt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by R. L. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoddert genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Elizabeth Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by A. Gantt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdditional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAndy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChild's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious revival in York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit of Church still not settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyphoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of York, election news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends in Army. Gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses troop movements and progress of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the death of cousin Nannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of order electing him professor of military science.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his kind letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for information; asks for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses her and Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo undated letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her recent marriage; will miss her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy she is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send her trunk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw the fire; is on night duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not named the baby yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollege will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather is well; Bessie is keeping house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; Bessie has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about Hattie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write; will travel to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a headache attack; asks her to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoddert family genealogy information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill find success in the cities; advice for success.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has left; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends money; mother is going to Giles County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving New Mexico for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick; visited the seminary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her on marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter on Becca's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs living at the same place; is teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes death of Richard and Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs having trouble breathing; has made a new will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the paper on coal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to help him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information on Colonel Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on training of civil engineers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of her son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments death of her parents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he will keep teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of election to membership in the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Newton got married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip through the Carolinas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarming suggestions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecalls the war; asks for a picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes problems with workers and the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2 includes papers from various sources\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSEE OVERSIZE FILE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Letcher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Letcher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned James A. Sedden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFull title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUSMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026amp; Co., cotton and wool carders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEwell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. 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contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","The letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.","Two letters, one including a receipt.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Note: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.","The letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.","The note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.","General Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. \"The Cheryb\" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.","Brown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.","She writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.","See also Harriot S. Turner.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.","A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","This letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)","This letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","This letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.","The letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.","2 copies.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.","Crump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.","An invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Deas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.","A certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.","On same sheet.","This letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.","The contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, \"Letters, E\".","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.","Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.","Benjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.","(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.) ","Benjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a \"many headed monster\". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment. ","Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.","Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.","Benjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.","Ewell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.","Ewell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.","Ewell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.","Thanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.","There are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. \nLife as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it.  No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture.  Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though \"the performance of that wretch Booth\" will permit no indulgence for officers.","Most of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.","Thanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.","He and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money.  Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.","Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore.  What will become of the South?","Lyzinka's poor relations \"pecking\" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering?  If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 \"wild boys from the West\" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it.  If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.","Encloses small check.  Things are gloomy, but to be expected.","Left off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.","Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.","Received 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown.  Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian.  Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.","Amount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.","Will not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time.  Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.","Had a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee.  Sends $70, please acknowledge.","Campbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm.  Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.","On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit.  Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.","Enclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.","Enclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867","Enclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.","Ewell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, \"ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary.\" The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.","\"\"The South and Grant\", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872","Enclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.","Enclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.","Elizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.","Rebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.","Elizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.","Elizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.","Postscript signed: R. L. E.","The letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.","Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.","Postscript by A. Gantt.","Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.","Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.","Postscript by R. L. Ewell.","Elizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.","Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet","An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.","Two undated letters.\nThe first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes.  Tasker has sent draft for $114. \nThe second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc.  Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B.  2p.","Elizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Lizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming \"ghostly noises\" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved.  E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm.  He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, \"the property\" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband.  Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.","Received much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc.  Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free?  Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent?  Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood.  Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.","Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera.  Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board.  Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics.  Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air.  Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington.  Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive.  E's fondness for one student.  Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen.\n14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship.  If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres.  E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes.  Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.","Sends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.","Two undated letters. One mutilated.\nLizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold.  Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade.  House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men.  Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy.\nWilliam came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death.  Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.","Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy  at West Point.  \nLetter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder.\nLetter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home?  Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.","Richard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord.  Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined.  Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point.  \nRichard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week.  \nRichard's postscript. Local News.","Ben too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students.  \nRebecca corrects her mother's misinformation.  Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid.\nRebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters.","Two letters. \nFebruary 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers.  Tom's poem on Mexican War.\nAugust 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust.  \nPostscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.","Two letters. \nThe first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors.  Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.","Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said?  Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors.\nThe second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.","New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.","Sorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore?  Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless.  Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.","An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)","Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.","Ben's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive.  Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.","Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.","Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)","The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.","This letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","She writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.","Stoddert genealogy.","She writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.","Elizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Two undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.","Three letters.","An invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.","Enclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.","Dr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.","Jesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.","This letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.","Lizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.","Lizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.","Paul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.","Postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.","Postscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","Postscript by A. Gantt","Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Enclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.","Harriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)","Lizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Harriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)","Thomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)","Four undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.","Invitation to a tea.","Additional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.","The letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.","Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.","A letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.","Three letters.","Two letters.","Two letters.","An invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.","Thanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.","Witty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.","Memories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.","Sorrow at devastation of War.  S. depressed.","Judge Tucker's death.  Plans for new instructors at College.","Farming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?","Notification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.","Invitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.","Johnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg.  Is looking for a suitable line of business.","Appreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.","Glad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell.  Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.","Thanks for the fine map.  Returns surplus College seals.","If E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation?  J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.","Arrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.","Would E. \"lop off\" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?","Hopes their friendship will continue. \"The young lady\" has two suitors.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Thanks to the Colonel for the photograph.  News of death of friends.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.","Lamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.","L. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.","Andy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell.  Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.","Reasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.","Lewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.","Thanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg.  Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.","Thanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.","Child's letter.","L. will give R. grape and current cuttings.  Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.","L. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families.  L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.","Family news.  From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.","Sadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says \"written shortly after the War.\" McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]","Mc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.","Sorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country.  Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.","Proud of Ben's new post  Suspended Pa. specie payments.","Religious revival in York.","Expecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month.  Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.","Lawsuit of Church still not settled.","Mc. has placed order for Ben's carriage.  Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.","Mc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.","Hopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.","On same sheet:  Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell.\nMc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending \"Republican\" to Julia for news of home.  Deaths of York friends.\nTo Julia: Rules of behavior.","Typhoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.","Hopes Julia can visit York.  More about Tariff Bill.","Regrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia.  Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?","Mc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer.  York growing fast.","William McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.","Death of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor.  Polk's election.","On same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died.\nTo Julia: glad she is reconciled to \"conjugal peace.\"","Glad she might visit York.  Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.","Has Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters?  Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter.\nThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Colonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once.  Needs them to provision the forces.","On same sheet.  Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. \nTazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary.\nEwell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.","Quotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary.  Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.","Discussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.","Benjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.","Enclosure:  a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29.\nSorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway.  Offer to help Ewell's sons.\nEnclosure:  Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.","News of York, election news.","The books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.","Printed circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.","Monroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.","Monroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.","Committee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.","M. sends gift \"from nature.\"  Kate Custis has arrived.","Miss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies.  Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her \"new philosophical apparatus.\"  M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.","News of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.","M.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles.  Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.","Three letters.","Two letters. \n1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond.\n1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.","S. sorry E. could not join them.  Yankees came to Fork Church recently.  Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.","Sorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.","Encloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers.  News of noted townspeople.","News of friends in Army. Gossip.","Mrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.","Letter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.","Invitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons.  Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.","Peachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized.  Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of \"Stony Lonesome\" to something more cheerful.  Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.","Has prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.","The letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.","Discusses troop movements and progress of the war.","Is glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.","Discusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a \"fish frolic\"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.","Letter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.","Asks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.","Informs him of the death of cousin Nannie.","Sends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Is visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.","Received a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.","Received a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.","Is enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.","Asks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.","Thinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.","Gives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.","Sends copy of order electing him professor of military science.","Arrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.","Tells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.","Thanks him for his kind letter.","Sends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.","Is restoring \"Belle Air\" and asks about its history.","Thanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.","Thanks her for information; asks for more information.","Describes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.","Describes her trip; family news.","Visited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.","Is in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.","Visited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.","Five undated letters.","Expects to leave the county.","Four undated letters.","Misses her and Williamsburg.","Two undated letters.","Asks about her recent marriage; will miss her.","Has inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Is happy she is better.","Will send her trunk.","Enjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.","Children are well.","Colonel is better.","Describes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.","Will go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.","Lists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.","Saw the fire; is on night duty.","Is surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.","Comments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.","Received the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.","Glad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.","Will make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.","Has not named the baby yet.","Comments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.","Asks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.","Would like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.","College will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.","Has been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.","Did not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.","Has had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.","Thanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.","Father is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.","Father has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.","Encloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.","Father is well; Bessie is keeping house.","Mr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.","Received his letter; Bessie has arrived.","Thanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.","Asks about Hattie.","Glad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.","Tom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.","Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.","Has heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.","Informs him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.","Has been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.","Asks her to write; will travel to Richmond.","Typed transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.","Acknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)","Invitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)","Would like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]","News of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.","Mrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.","Mr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.","Lucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.","Has had a headache attack; asks her to visit.","Stoddert family genealogy information.","Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.","Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.","Will find success in the cities; advice for success.","Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.","Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.","Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.","Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.","Mother has left; other family news.","May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.","Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.","Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.","Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.","Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.","Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.","Can't bear to be parted from his mother;  –feels her death deeply.","Is leaving New Mexico for home.","Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.","Has been sick; visited the seminary.","Advises her on marriage.","Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.","Received letter on Becca's death.","Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.","Is living at the same place; is teaching.","The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died.\nThe second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.","Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.","Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.","Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.","Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.","Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.","Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.","Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.","Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.","Did not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.","Thinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.","Describes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.","Two letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.","Copy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.","Apologizes for his conduct.","Thanks him for the paper on coal.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.","Offers to help him.","Asks for information on Colonel Ewell.","Comments on training of civil engineers.","Has opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].","Congratulates him on his marriage.","Sympathy letter on death of her son.","Colonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.","Her father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.","Laments death of her parents.","Thinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick.\nAlso:  Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.","Sends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.","Two letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.","Two letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal.\nThe second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.","Two letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.","There are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.","The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Congratulates her on her marriage.","Inquires about a type of earth called \"bermuda tripoli.\"","Thanks him for his letters.","Letter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.","His article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.","Thanks him for the gift.","Asks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.","Encloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.","The letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.","Hopes he will keep teaching.","Certificate of election to membership in the Society.","Uncle Newton got married.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.","Describes his trip through the Carolinas.","Is sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.","Farming suggestions.","Enclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.","Recalls the war; asks for a picture.","Is planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.","An incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.","Describes problems with workers and the College.","Hopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","The letter is addressed \"To Lizzie\". Has been sewing; social news.","Relates war news. The letter is from \"Cousin\" in Richmond.","Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Sarah\" [McIlvainez?].","Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Family news. The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed \"Aunt Lizzie\".","Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by \"Mama\". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]","Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed \"Maymay\".","Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: \"Bee\".","Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled \"Mary's new walking dress.\" The letter is signed \"Mamie\".","The letter is signed: \"Charlotte\". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.","One letter signed: \"Aunt Lizzie\"","2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. \n[1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. \n[1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.","3 items. Unsigned.","Ben has been sick and died. Signed: \"Matilda\".","Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.","Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.","This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.","Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.","Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.","This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.","12 items.","Series 2 includes papers from various sources","1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.","1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.","This folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.","Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell,  for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)","1 item.","1 item.","SEE OVERSIZE FILE","The deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.","The deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.","1 item.","The letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.","1 item. Copy.","1 item.","Signed John Letcher.","Signed John Letcher.","The letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.","Signed James A. Sedden.","Certificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.","Full title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.","USMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of \"Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie.\" Pages 11-14.","This folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.","This folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.","A memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.","An greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court","1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.","Includes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.","A poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.","Plat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821","Apothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.","Copy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.","Copy.","This folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.","Broadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.","1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.","This folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.","Letter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.","Certified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co.,  \u0026 Co., cotton and wool carders.","This folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.","31\" x 36\" Plat of Ewell property showing \"Old line Bowden, Ewell.\"","Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.","Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries.  A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, \"A Yankee's description of Williamsburg.\" Page 66 has a clipping, \"The Old Garden\" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.","Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. 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As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTwo pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePage 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePage 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePrinted card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlack certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBraxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBurgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCraik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEwell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eForest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGriffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGrisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGrisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMeade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMunford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMunford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWatkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. On separated materials list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 6, Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. (39.4 G29). 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Separated Materials","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:","Letter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers. ","Letter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3). ","Mason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Neale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.","Photograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.","The letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:","Letter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.","Letter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18. ","Letter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9. ","An act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.","Resolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1. ","Two pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. ","Page 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary. ","Page 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated. ","Printed card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated. ","Black certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated. ","Braxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24 ","Burgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2","Craik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2","Davies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16","Ewell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)","Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22","Forest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26","Fulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29","Gilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28","Griffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2","Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2","Hall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7","Hobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29","Hoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18","Hough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9","Lee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23","McLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27","Meade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99. ","Munford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30 ","Munford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated","Smith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5. ","Sweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15","Turner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated","Turner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated ","Watkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.","West (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8","Wyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8","Letter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120. ","Letter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 2.","Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This letter was moved to the College Papers Collection, UA 14, Box 5, Folder 4.","This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collection, UA 14), Box 9, Folder 2. Place holder sheet in folder states: See: William and Mary College papers. folder 138. A second sheet (acidic paper) notes ...taken from Ewell Papers because it mentions honorary degree of L.L.D. conferred by Wiliam and Mary upon Dr. Craik. On separated materials list.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 6, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 3, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 5.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 1.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 6.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 2.","This item has been moved to the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 1, Folder 3.","This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 10, Folder 1.","Physical Location: Removed to Virginia genealogy. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8523#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8523.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Burwell-Catlett Papers","title_ssm":["Burwell-Catlett Papers"],"title_tesim":["Burwell-Catlett Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1794-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1794-1887"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 69 B95","/repositories/2/resources/8523"],"text":["Mss. 69 B95","/repositories/2/resources/8523","Burwell-Catlett Papers","Education--Alabama","Education--Virginia--History","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Marriage--United States--History--19th century","Slaves--United States--Correspondence","Slaves--Virginia--Correspondence","United States Military Academy","Recessions -- United States","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","105.00 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. 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