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Start Over Collection Powell Family papers, 1775/1929 Date range 1851

Catharine Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, 1851 Box 1, Folder 4

Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning "'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours," giving a religious viewpoint.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1850/1852

Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina Powell, 1851 Box 1, Folder 4

Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1850/1852

M. C. Lee, Arlington, Virginia, to Selina Powell, Louisville, Kentucky, 1851/1853 Box 1, Folder 5

Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes "the West" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1853

Powell Family papers, 1775/1929 3.25 Linear Feet

Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)

Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.

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Selina Powell, Charlotte, Va., to "darling" Rebecca or Nina, 1850/1870 Box 6, Folder 1

Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent "outrages" there; says she has a "horror of drunken negroes."

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers

Selina Powell, to one of her daughters Rebecca, Hatty, Minna?, 1841/1862 Box 6, Folder 1

Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers

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