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Box 3

 Container

Contains 41 Results:

Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D. , 1829-1883, undated

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id181116
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: 1829-1883, undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3

Stringfellow (H. M.), at Jamestown, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, Circa 1861

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 40
Identifier: id180954
Scope and Contents

Apologizes for his conduct.

Dates: Circa 1861
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (W.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1829 November 5

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 1
Identifier: id181156
Scope and Contents

Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.

Dates: 1829 November 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (W.), at Jackson, Tennessee, to his nephew, Benjamin S. Ewell, 1834 November 17

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 2
Identifier: id181159
Scope and Contents

Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.

Dates: 1834 November 17
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (W.), at Jackson, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at West Point, New York, 1835 January 3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 3
Identifier: id181161
Scope and Contents

Will find success in the cities; advice for success.

Dates: 1835 January 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (W.), at Jackson, Tennessee, to his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, at Brentsville, Prince William County, Virginia, 1837 January 1

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 4
Identifier: id181164
Scope and Contents

Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.

Dates: 1837 January 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to his sister, Rebecca L. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia, 1845 December 29

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 5
Identifier: id181167
Scope and Contents

Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.

Dates: 1845 December 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to his brother, B. S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia, 1848 September 6

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 6
Identifier: id181169
Scope and Contents

Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.

Dates: 1848 September 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, 1849 June 25

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 7
Identifier: id181171
Scope and Contents

Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.

Dates: 1849 June 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia. Postscript by Rebecca L. Ewell, 1849 December 18

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 8
Identifier: id181173
Scope and Contents

Mother has left; other family news.

Dates: 1849 December 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1850 May 28

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 9
Identifier: id181176
Scope and Contents

May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.

Dates: 1850 May 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia. Postmarked Buckland, Virginia, 1850 June 12

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 10
Identifier: id181177
Scope and Contents

Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.

Dates: 1850 June 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Las Lunas, N.M., to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1856 May 28

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 11
Identifier: id181180
Scope and Contents

Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.

Dates: 1856 May 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to Rebecca Ewell, 1856 September 29

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 12
Identifier: id181181
Scope and Contents

Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.

Dates: 1856 September 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, 1857 July 1

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 13
Identifier: id181183
Scope and Contents

Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.

Dates: 1857 July 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to Rebecca Ewell, 1858 August 9

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 14
Identifier: id181188
Scope and Contents

Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.

Dates: 1858 August 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to his niece, Elizabeth Ewell, 1859 March 18

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 15
Identifier: id181189
Scope and Contents

Can’t bear to be parted from his mother; –feels her death deeply.

Dates: 1859 March 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to Rebecca Ewell, 1859 June 3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 16
Identifier: id181191
Scope and Contents

Is leaving New Mexico for home.

Dates: 1859 June 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Fort Union, N.M., to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bristoe [i.e., Bristow] Station, Prince William County, Virginia, 1859 June 21

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 17
Identifier: id181193
Scope and Contents

Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.

Dates: 1859 June 21
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Rebecca Ewell, 1859 November 12

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 18
Identifier: id181194
Scope and Contents

Has been sick; visited the seminary.

Dates: 1859 November 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to his niece, Elizabeth Ewell, 1860 May 22

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 19
Identifier: id181196
Scope and Contents

Advises her on marriage.

Dates: 1860 May 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Rebecca Ewell, 1867 July 12

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 20
Identifier: id181198
Scope and Contents

Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.

Dates: 1867 July 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1867 August 17

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 21
Identifier: id181200
Scope and Contents

Received letter on Becca’s death.

Dates: 1867 August 17
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth Ewell Scott, 1868 March 14

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 22
Identifier: id181204
Scope and Contents

Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.

Dates: 1868 March 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth Ewell Scott, 1871 January 30

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 23
Identifier: id181206
Scope and Contents

Is living at the same place; is teaching.

Dates: 1871 January 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.