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Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)

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A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents From the 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.

Scope and Contents From the 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.

Scope and Contents From the 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.

Scope and Contents From the 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.

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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.

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents 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....

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents Two undated letters. One mutilated. Lizzy’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. William came home last night. Heavy rains, W....

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Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy at West Point. Letter 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. Letter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home? Paul’s death hastened by saving travel money and walking.

Scope and Contents 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. ...

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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. Rebecca corrects her mother’s misinformation. Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid. Rebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)

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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.

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Two undated letters.

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Two letters. February 26: Elizabeth’s illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam’s papers. Tom’s poem on Mexican War. August 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. Postscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don’t overpay them. The Tyler’s kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.

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Two letters. The 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.

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Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)

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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. The second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.

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New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.

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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.