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Catharine Powell, "Bellvue, " Loudoun County, Virginia?, to "son, " Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Va., 1861 Box 2, Folder 5

Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from "grandmother" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.

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  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1861

Catharine Powell, Llangollen, Virginia, to "husband" Cuthbert Powell, Washington, D.C., 1842 Box 1, Folder 2

Discusses her story at "the Springs;" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.

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  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1840/1848

Charles Hepburn, Old Church, Va., to "Aunt Beck, " Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, 1891 Box 5, Folder 6

Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1891/1927

Charles Hepburn, Old Church, Va., to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia, 1893 Box 5, Folder 6

Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1891/1927

Charles Levin Hepburn, Charles Town, West Virginia, to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia, 1894 Box 5, Folder 6

Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Powell Family papers, 1775/1929
  3. Series 1: Papers of the Powell Family., 1785/1927
  4. Papers, 1891/1927

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