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

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. Postmarked Millford Mills, Virginia, 1841 Box 1, Folder 12, Object 21

Elizabeth sends family news. Ben Gantt is in Norfolk for three months while the Delaware is refitted. She requests that Ben ask him to visit. The Temperance Movement is growing. Richard will lose out of his United States Bank notes since the bank failed. She includes Lord Byron's view of Catholicism. Richard is at the garrison in Arkansas.

  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, C.-Ewell, E., 1803/1842

Ewell (Elizabeth) to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, at West Point, New York. Postmarked Haymarket, Virginia Box 1, Folder 14, Object 19

Two undated letters, both addressed to Cadet B.S. Ewell, Military Academy at West Point. Letter dated April 17: Paul's death. Aunt Harriet wants Ben to study law in Tennessee. Tom dislikes math. Dick is lazy. Why has Ben's standing gone down in natural philosophy? Must work harder. Letter dated April 29: Low much will it cost for Ben to come home? Paul's death hastened by saving travel money and walking.

  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, Elizabeth, 1856/1858

Ewell (Elizabeth) to B. S. Ewell, at Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia Box 1, Folder 14, Object 18

Two undated letters. One mutilated. Lizzy's over her illness, only a sore throat, but Julia has a cold. Richard sent 2 articles from New Orleans, about soldiers on parade. House guests there, Julia gets papers from York, but no letter. Complains about everyone. Tom will send $300, but where? Tom at Jackson on Oct. 2, had some trouble with his men. Dr. Maxley [?] dined there, will take Julia riding today… Explained diagram of Monterey to Lizzy. William came home last night. Heavy rains, W. much shaken by Tom's death. Julia received political paper. Hopes Lizzy is well. Found the handkerchief L. was hemming.

  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, Elizabeth, 1856/1858

Ewell (Elizabeth) to B. Stoddert Ewell, at West Point, New York. Postmarked Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia Box 1, Folder 14, Object 21

Ben too slow in answering letters, paying too much postage, many government men turned out of office. Her memories of bad management in Washington. Sally Lee (Cockerille?) now boarding with Elizabeth at $82 [?] a year. Debating society being spoiled by certain members. Pinched for money. Elizabeth has 13 students. Rebecca corrects her mother's misinformation. Becca is principal teacher, but unpaid. Rebecca Ewell to Benjamin Ewell. (On same sheet.)

  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, Elizabeth, 1856/1858

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