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Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a "brave, Christian soldier."

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Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.

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family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.

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Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.

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Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to "sister" Rebecca Powell.

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Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.

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Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.

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Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to "Sir" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.

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Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.

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Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.

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Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.

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Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.

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Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.

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Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.

Scope and Contents Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by "Bremo" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is "broken up," the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter...

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Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to "the government;" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.

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Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.

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Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.

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Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..

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Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'

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Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.

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Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.

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Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.

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Refers to "free negroes" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of "negro robbers" and describes their actions.

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Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.