William S. Morton, Farmville, Virginia to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia

Containers:
Box 52, Folder 13
Scope and content:

Introduction of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, now professor at Washington College. News of son James in the army and steps taken to get him a promotion or naval appointment. Recovering from illness at National Bridge from being in Mexico. He was in Company B, 13th Regiment Infantry. Letter not mailed. Postscript added 1848 May 28. Still hopes to help Ewell. Unable to get son a commission. Write to him at Vera Cruz.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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