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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in "rural amusements;" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, "though not as large as London," and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become "one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world."

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Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like "Greek fire" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.

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Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but "the spy" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with "Confederate States of America" seal.

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Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.

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Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.

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General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.

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Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions "Rockbridge Artillery" being full; family news. Decorated with "Liberty and Union" seal.

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Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.

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Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.

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Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the "old town"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.

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Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.

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Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.

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Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.

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Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.

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He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.

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Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia

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Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia

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Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.

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Details about progress of the war; family news.

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Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled "Ashby" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.