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Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at York, Pennsylvania. Postmarked Buckland, 1838 January 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15, Object: 5
Identifier: id179189

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1838 January 15

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet

Language

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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