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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.

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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.

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Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore. What will become of the South?

Scope and Contents 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...

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Encloses small check. Things are gloomy, but to be expected.

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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.

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Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.

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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.

Scope and Contents 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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.