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Box 3

 Container

Contains 173 Results:

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.

Stoddert (William) to Benjamin S. Ewell. Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne [?]. (On same sheet.), 1872 January 25

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 24
Identifier: id181218
Scope and Contents

The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died. The second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.’s letter.

Dates: 1872 January 25
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, 1872 January 25

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 25
Identifier: id181220
Scope and Contents

Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.

Dates: 1872 January 25
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, 1872 February 5

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 26
Identifier: id181222
Scope and Contents

Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.

Dates: 1872 February 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William), at Lynnville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1876 August 30

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 27
Identifier: id181225
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: 1876 August 30
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, 1876 November 22

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 28
Identifier: id181228
Scope and Contents

Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.

Dates: 1876 November 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1877 May 12

 Item — Box: 3, Object: 1, Object: 29
Identifier: id181231
Scope and Contents

Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.

Dates: 1877 May 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1879 February 24

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 30
Identifier: id181233
Scope and Contents

Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.

Dates: 1879 February 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1880 November 20

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 31
Identifier: id181234
Scope and Contents

Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.

Dates: 1880 November 20
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, 1880 December 6

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 32
Identifier: id181236
Scope and Contents

Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.

Dates: 1880 December 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.

Stoddert (William) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1881 February 7

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1, Object: 33
Identifier: id181238
Scope and Contents

Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.

Dates: 1881 February 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 3 / Letters, Stoddert, W.-Sweet, D.