Scope and Contents From the Collection: Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.Letters concern Robert Young...

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Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.

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Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.

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Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.

Scope and Contents Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be "free from the trials attended on a state of poverty," being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson,...

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Signed by B. Cottinger.

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Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.

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Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the "alliance," but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.

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Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.

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Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.Letters concern Robert Young...

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Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.

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Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.

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Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.

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The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.

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Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.

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Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.

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Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been "addressed" by Mr. Van Buren, a "jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers," and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.

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Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.

Scope and Contents Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as "Brother Nelson"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in...

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Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to "the President's" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.

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Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.

Scope and Contents His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has "no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives"..."we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting...

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Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.

Scope and Contents Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at "Llangollen," and all of the "negroes" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell "go directly to...