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Contains 398 Results:

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Hampden Sidney, Prince Edward County, Virginia, 1839 October 26

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 16
Identifier: id179107
Scope and Contents

Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.

Dates: 1839 October 26

Ewell (Elizabeth) to B. S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1839 December 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 17
Identifier: id179108
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: 1839 December 12

Ewell (Elizabeth) to B. S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1840 March 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 18
Identifier: id179109
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: 1840 March 15

Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Rebecca L. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. Postmarked Millford Mills, [Prince William County], Virginia, 1840 November 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 20
Identifier: id179111
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: 1840 November 21

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Millford Mills, Virginia, 1841 April 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 21
Identifier: id179112
Scope and Contents

Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.

Dates: 1841 April 13

Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1842 January 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, Object: 22
Identifier: id179114
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: 1842 January 10

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
Scope and Contents

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 Benjamin S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House. Postmarked Buckland, 1842 November 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 2
Identifier: id179117
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: 1842 November 27

Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Rebecca L. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. Postmarked Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia, 3 December 1842

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 3
Identifier: id179118
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: 3 December 1842

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Rebecca L. Ewell, 1843 January

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 4
Identifier: id179119
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: 1843 January

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1843 November 26

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 5
Identifier: id179120
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: 1843 November 26

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. Postmarked Buckland, 1845 June 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 6
Identifier: id179121
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: 1845 June 16

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1846 January 1

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 7
Identifier: id179122
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: 1846 January 1

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Millford Mills, Prince William County, Virginia, 1846 January 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 8
Identifier: id179123
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: 1846 January 29

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1846 August 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 9
Identifier: id179124
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: 1846 August 19

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1846 October 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 10
Identifier: id179125
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: 1846 October 5

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1846 October 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 11
Identifier: id179126
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: 1846 October 27

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1847 September 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 12
Identifier: id179127
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: 1847 September 13

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1848 January 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 13
Identifier: id179128
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: 1848 January 24

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1848 March 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 14
Identifier: id179129
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: 1848 March 5

Ewell (Elizabeth) to her son, William Stoddert, 1848 July 3

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 15
Identifier: id179130
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: 1848 July 3

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1848 October 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 16
Identifier: id179131
Scope and Contents

Postscript by R. L. Ewell.

Dates: 1848 October 14

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1848 December 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 17
Identifier: id179132
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: 1848 December 5

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, Virginia, 1849 November 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13, Object: 18
Identifier: id179133
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: 1849 November 18