S[arah] J[ane (Powell)] C[onrad],[Winchester, Virginia] to "cousin" [Charles L. Powell, Sr.], ["Kenmuir", Louisa County, Virginia], 22 November [1862].

Containers:

Box-folder 3:3

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Discusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey "up the Valley"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes Yankee attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.

Physical description:

ALS.

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