Relates war news. The letter is from "Cousin" in Richmond.

Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed "Aunt Sarah" [McIlvainez?].

Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".

Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".

Family news. The letter is signed "Mamie".

Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".

Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by "Mama". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]

Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed "Maymay".

Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: "Bee".

Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled "Mary's new walking dress." The letter is signed "Mamie".

The letter is signed: "Charlotte". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.

One letter signed: "Aunt Lizzie"

2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. [1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. [1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.

3 items. Unsigned.

Ben has been sick and died. Signed: "Matilda".

Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.

Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.

This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.

Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.

Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.

This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.

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.

12 items.

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.

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.