Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.

Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.

Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.

Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.

Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.

Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.

Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.

Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.

Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.

Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.

Much town and family news.

Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.

Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).

Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.

Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.

Comments on typhoid fever; family news.

Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.

Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.

Much family and town news.

Comments on symptoms of the "fever"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.

Family news; discusses teacher's pay.

Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..

Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on "her Willie," and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.

Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.

Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.