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Start Over Collection Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Richmond, to Rebecca L. Ewell, 1865 Box 1, Folder 7, Object 29

Most of furniture gone. Thanks for offer of Stony Lonesome furniture, but no place to put it, and future uncertain. Silver left with the Gatts, also blankets and valuables originally left with Wallers. G, glad she hadn't come south.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892
  3. Series 1: Correspondence
  4. Box 1
  5. Letters, Ewell, Benjamin S., 1862/1866

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Richmond, to Thomas Tasker Gantt, at St. Louis, Missouri, 1865 Box 1, Folder 7, Object 30

Thanks for letter. Did not apply for pardon at suggestion of Gen. Patrick, U.S.A., not in service of Confederate Army at surrender. Took oath as soon as possible. Humbug. Always a rebel. Means of living now as a plucked chicken is to feathers, but no regrets. Johnston the one great military leader. Thanks Gantt for offer of help.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892
  3. Series 1: Correspondence
  4. Box 1
  5. Letters, Ewell, Benjamin S., 1862/1866

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1863 Box 1, Folder 7, Object 12

Benjamin discusses the people and land of east Tennessee, as well as the Lousiana Volunteers. He says the Confederates will win if not greatly outnumbered. Uncle Dick should come; he is needed by the Army.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892
  3. Series 1: Correspondence
  4. Box 1
  5. Letters, Ewell, Benjamin S., 1862/1866

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1863 Box 1, Folder 7, Object 13

Ewell notes that he is glad Uncle Dick didn't come. The Yankees grow bolder, stealing horses. He hopes the Yankees will not be hard on Williamsburg in consequence of new attacks. He writes had Fort Magruder had been where it ought, Williamsburg could have been saved. It its destruction is truly important to success, Ewell would let it go down without a murmur.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892
  3. Series 1: Correspondence
  4. Box 1
  5. Letters, Ewell, Benjamin S., 1862/1866

Ewell (Benjamin S.), at West Point, New York, to Paul H. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia, 1830 Box 1, Folder 6, Object 4

Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, 1784/1934, bulk 1830/1892
  3. Series 1: Correspondence
  4. Box 1
  5. Letters, Eastman, S.-Ewell, B., 1830/1859

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