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.

Scope and Contents Two undated letters. The first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben’s letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard’s letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter’s children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants’ rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert’s war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes. Tasker has sent draft...

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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.

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An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)

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The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.

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Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)

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Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.

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...

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Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.

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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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Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)

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The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.

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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.