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Box 1

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Contains 14 Results:

Eastman, (S.), at West Point, New York, to whom it may concern, 1838 November 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid145
Scope and Contents

Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.

Dates: 1838 November 11

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, 1862 February 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid164
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Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.

Dates: 1862 February 23

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to General Richard S. Ewell, 1866 August 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8, Object: 1
Identifier: id178975
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On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn’t stay long enough at springs to benefit. Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.

Dates: 1866 August 29

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Gen. Richard S. Ewell, 1868 June 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid200
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.

Dates: 1868 June 24

Brown (Harriot S.) to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell. Lizinka C. Brown to Elizabeth Ewell.(On same sheet.), 1856 September 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid76
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.

Dates: 1856 September 23

Campbell (Harriot), at Nashville, Tennessee, to her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, mother of Benjamin S. Ewell, at Greenwich, Prince William County, Virginia. , 1836 January 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid96
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A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.

Dates: 1836 January 15

Crittenden (A. P.), at Lexington, to B. S. Ewell, at York, Pennsylvania, 1838 May 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid116
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.

Dates: 1838 May 28

Bragg (Bettie), at St. Louis, Missouri, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, sister of Benjamin S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C., 1885-03-11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid52
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.

Dates: 1885-03-11

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Col. Thomas Tasker Gantt, 1885 August 17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11, Object: 1
Identifier: id179061
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.

Dates: 1885 August 17

Ewell (Charlotte), at Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia, to Tommy [ ? ], 1803 September 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 1
Identifier: id179092
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.

Dates: 1803 September 6

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House. Postmarked Buckland, 1842 April 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 1
Identifier: id179115
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Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.

Dates: 1842 April 23

Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1856 September 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid203
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Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)

Dates: 1856 September 4

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10, Object: 1
Identifier: cuid201
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.

Dates: 1872 February 16