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The original finding aid references "Photographs of pages from the Ewell Family Bible"; however, these were not located with the collection as of April 11, 2018. Karen King, SCRC Staff.
Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Gift: 1,128 items of Mrs. R. M. Crawford, 12/31/1935. Gift: 100 items, Elizabeth S. Hamlin, 03/30/1936. Gift: 25 items, Mrs. C. Hughes Lyon, 05/1/1957. Gift: 1 item, Percy Hamlin, 04/1973. Gift: 1 item, Kenneth Lemley, 03/1973. Acc. No. 2001,14A, gift, 1 item, of Staunton Aylor, 04/14/2001. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member. The West Point Diploma was acuired in 2001 (Mss. Acc. 2011.020)
Acc. 2011.020 added by Benjamin Bromley in January 2011.
Benjamin Stoddert Ewell was born in Georgetown, D. C., June 10, 1810, the son of Thomas Ewell and Elizabeth Stoddert. He graduated from United States Military Academy and taught there. He taught at Hampden- Sydney College and at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). In 1848, he was elected professor of mathematics and acting president of College of William and Mary and in 1854, became president. He was colonel of 32nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and later assistant adjutant-general to Joseph E. Johnston. He was president of William and Mary 1854-1888 and died in 1894. He was the brother of Richard Stoddert Ewell, had another brother, William Stoddert, a sister Elizabeth S. Ewell, and a daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell Scott.
This collection contains materials dated 1784-1934. It includes correspondence, legal papers, and accounts, chiefly 1830-1892, of Benjamin S. Ewell, professor at the U.S. Military Academy, Hampden-Sydney College, Washington and Lee College, and the College of William and Mary (which he served as acting president, 1848-1849, and president, 1854-1888). Letters from Ewell during the Civil War when he was assistant adjutant-general to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston are included as well. Among the correspondents are members of the Tyler, Ewell, Campbell, and Brown families of Virginia and Tennessee. The collection also contains the memorandum book on the Ewell family by Elizabeth S. Ewell.
This collection has been organized into six series.
Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.
Series 2 includes papers from various sources.
Series 3 is the plat of Ewell property.
Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.
Series 5 is a scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, "A Yankee's description of Williamsburg." Page 66 has a clipping, "The Old Garden" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. There are some handwritten poems and many published poems in the newspaper clippings. (Acc. No. 2008.196)
Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)
Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers in the Swem Library Special Collections' University Archives section (UA 2.06). See also a report (entitled 'diary') of B. S. Ewell, April-August 1864 (Box 5, Vol. 5) in the Joseph E. Johnston Papers for a discussion of Williamsburg during the War.
At the York County Heritage Trust: Folder 13416 : Letter from George Hay Kain to Isabel Small, September 11, 1950 and September 14, 1950; reply from Isabel Small to George Kain, September 12, 1957 (Information on McIlwaine family residence location in York and recollections of Gen. Jubal Early's visit to the family at request of Gen. Richard Ewell, Julia's brother-in-law). -On microfilm : The Republican newspaper, April 17, 1839, marriage announcement of Benjamin S. Ewell to Julia Ann McIwaine, April 16, 1839; also bound Marriage Index to York Newspapers 1783-1850 entry. - Folder 19684 , The Jere Kere Carl Scrap Book , Vol. 19, pg. 160, obituary of Mrs. Julia Ewell.
The following letters and papers were originally included in the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers, but have been removed:
Letter from 'V. Jefferson Davis' (Varina Davis) at Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1890 January 25. This letter acknowledges receipt of the resolutions passed by the citizens of Williamsburg and James City County on the death of Jefferson Davis. This item has been transferred to the Jefferson Davis Papers.
Letter from Sallie Munford at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Ewell. 1865 May 16. This item has been transferred to Virginia Cities - Williamsburg Papers (Folder 3).
Mason family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.
Neale family data, undated. Transferred to Virginia genealogy, Mss. 39.4 G29.
Photograph of Malachi Gardner, carriage driver of Benjamin S. Ewell. Undated. As of 5/2016, this item has been transferred to the Portrait File: University Archives Photograph Collection, F and S, Gardiner, Malachi. 2 copies.
The letters below were transferred to the William and Mary College Papers (College Papers Collecton) or the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records:
Letter from Robert Nelson at Shanghai, China, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia. 1873 November 10. This item has been transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 139.
Letter from F. N. Page at Shelby, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Professor Benjamin S. Ewell. 1849 April 18.
Letter from Charles F. Richardson at New York, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 1877 March 9.
An act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College. 1888 March 19.
Resolution of the alumni association of William and Mary College, upon the death of Benjamin S. Ewell. 1894 October 1.
Two pages from a report of Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated.
Page 17 of a report by Benjamin S. Ewell as president of William and Mary College. Undated. The report includes a quotation from an address by former president John Tyler to the alumni of William and Mary on the 166th Anniversary.
Page 19 of a paper concerning the establishment of a normal college. Undated.
Printed card containing information about William and Mary College. Undated.
Black certificate of proficiency. College of William and Mary Papers. Undated.
Braxton (Corbin) to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia Postmarked Richmond, Virginia, 1848 July 24
Burgess (B.J.), at Wilmington, North Carolina, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 November 2
Craik (James), at Louisville, Benjamin S. Ewell at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 September 2
Davies (Charles), at New York, to John Tyler, 1848 April 27. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Ewell (Benjamin S.), at Washington, D.C., to Charles W. Porter, 1872 February 16
Ewell (Elizabeth) to Richard Ewell, 1858 July 9. (See William and Mary Papers, Folder 17, Item 3.)
Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 22
Forest (Douglas F.), at Washington, D.C., to the President and Faculty of William and Mary College, 1879 March 26
Fulton (William), at Salisbury, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, 1872 July 29
Gilman (D. C.), at Baltimore, Maryland, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1887 May 28
Griffin (J. L. C.), at Sharon, Mississippi, to President Benjamin S. Ewell, 1855 January 12
Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1868 January 2
Grisby (Hugh Blair), at Edgehill, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1872 June 2
Hall (J. Lesslie), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Beverly Scott, at Ewell, James City County, Virginia, 1902 February 7
Hobson (Annie J. W.), at Richmond, to Col. Ewell, 1877 September 29
Hoge (Addison), at Oxford, Mississippi, to Col. B. S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1888 May 18
Hough (M.), at Baltimore, to Elizabeth Ewell, daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, 1859 February 9
Lee (J. F.), at Annapolis, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1868 January 23
McLane (Robert), at Washington, D.C., to John Tyler and the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, Virginia, 1848 April 5. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 82, page 2, item 2m papers relating to the appointment of Benjamin S. Ewell to the chair of mathematics, 1848 April 5-27
Meade (William), at Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia, to Professor Ewell, at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1849 March 18. Transferred to William and Mary College Papers, folder 99.
Munford (Maria), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth S. Ewell, 1859 October 30
Munford (Maria) to Elizabeth S. Ewell, undated
Smith (R. McF.), at Nashville, Tennessee, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Ewell, Virginia, 1892 October 3. Original letter was transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 127, page 5.
Sweet (Drew), at Waynesville, Ohio, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1887 May 15
Turner (Harriot S.), at Washington, D.C., to Dr. [?] Wise, undated
Turner (Harriot S.) to Dr. Wise, undated
Watkins (F. N.), at Hampden Sidney College, to the Visitors of the William and Mary University, 1848 April 7. Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
West (Robert), at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1866 April 8
Wyatt (Charles B.), at San Francisco, California, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1869 April 8
Letter from unknown person to Elizabeth Ewell, undated. Incomplete. Transferred to the William and Mary College Papers, folder 120.
Letter from R. McCandlish at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Forwarded to Buckland, Prince William County. 1848 July 15.
Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00084.frame
Series 1 includes letters arranged alpabetically by writer. A uniform entry has been adopted for each name, and persons of the same name have been identified and distinguished from each other by indicating their relationship to Benjamin S. Ewell or other persons. For example, the entry Brown (Harriot S.) is used for letters signed H. S. Brown and Hattie, and the entry Ewell (Elizabeth), daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell, is used for letters signed Lizzy Ewell or simply Lizzy.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled "Letters, A-B".
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
The letter is in reference to the Revolutionary War claim of the Stoddert family.
Two letters, one including a receipt.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Note: This letter includes a recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as a professor, signed by five professors at the United States Military Academy.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled "Letters, A-B".
The letters discusses the death of Aunt Rebecca due to consumption.
The note discusses Aunt Rebecca's death.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 1 titled "Letters, A-B".
General Ewell brought her here with her mother. The army is at Liberty Hills. Campbell Brown joined them for the celebration. The General says the army may go on to Baltimore. "The Cheryb" in Richmond may have their leg amputated. General Long, Fitzhugh Lee, Col. Chambliss, Major Gresiand, and Mr. Smith are there. Brown writes of family news and boarding house arrangements. She sends congratulations on General Magruder's victory at Sabine Pass.
Brown writes that Elizabeth's letter arrive with some grom General Ewell and Campbell. The army is moving soon. She had been at Stony Lonesome and the windows and fences are ruined. She relates news of the capture of nine Yankees by Captain Jones, General Gordon's aide-de-camp at Bristol.
She writes more from Brandy Station and is going back to Charlottesville. She notes that General Ewell must get a new artificial leg. The officers' spirits are still high.
See also Harriot S. Turner.
This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 9, Folder 2. formerly William and Mary College Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled "Letters, C-D".
A short unsigned letter. On same sheet: Thomas Ewell, to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.
This letter includes two others: Lizinka Campbell to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet) and Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (also on the same sheet.)
This letter also includes a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).
This letter also contains a message from Thomas Ewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell (on the same sheet).
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.
Letter was not found in this collection during digitization. May have been separated and in Office of the President. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, UA 2.06, Box 1, folder 3.
The letter advises Colonel Ewell that his state of health makes him unable to serve in the field.
2 copies.
This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.
This item has been moved to the William and Mary College Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folder 2 titled "Letters, C-D".
Crump writes that he needs the exact information on the burning of Richmond tobacco warehouses because of a lawsuit. He asks if General Ewell set the fires at General Lee's order.
An invitation to the marriage reception of their daughter. Enclosures: Two cards, Emmy A. Crump and William B. Lightfoot.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Deas writes of Ewell's promotion to Colonel, 32nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. He asks that Ewell please report to Richmond Headquarters.
A certificate of dismission of Benjamin S. Ewell from Hampden Sidney Church and of recommendation to the church at Lexington, Virginia.
On same sheet.
This letter contains an extract from the Register of the Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, 1850.
The contents of this folder were previously housed in Box 1, folder 3, "Letters, E".
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
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.
Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. The lack of funds keeps him from coming home for vacation. He worries over Congress's changes for West Point. He asks her to please make five more shirts.
Benjamin Ewell discusses family matters. Exams are over. Life at West Point is confining. He will not go to Tennessee, but is grateful for the other.
Benjamin Ewell thanks his uncle for his generosity, but doubts Mr. Ewell will let Richard come to him. Ewell will not stay in the Army. There is no chance to advance unless there is a war. He may go into Legal Studies, having ambition and political interest. However, lacking money, he may set other goals. The possibility of war with France might change the situation.
(This letter is likely dated as 1836. Lizinka was born in 1820 and she is mentioned as being age 16. Ewell was not at West Point, nor Rebecca at Bladensburgh, in 1838.)
Benjamin writes he has dispersed some pictures and kept only good ones. They discuss dyspepsia, a "many headed monster". The war with France has been averted. Lizinka enjoyed Washington too much for a girl so young. He was riding with a French lady when her horse bolted, which led to rumors of his elopment.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 1, Folders 3 and 4, titled "Letters, E".
Ewell writes that he cannot reconcile two laws, referring to the raising of troops. He asks which is valid. The answer by S. Bassett French, aide de camp, dated February 26, 1862, on back of sheet, notes that Virginia law rather than Congress is binding. If 20 in a camp reenlist, he will fill in the rest of the numbers.
Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter.
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.
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.
Ewell writes a letter of farewell to his family. Battle is imminent.
Ewell writes of the Battle at Big Black River near Vicksburg. 24,000 men against 75,000 and they were at a disadvantage being hemmed in by the river and a small bridge. He says losing Vicksburg was an unexcusable blunder. He notes that Tennessee regrets their secession. The Yankees are not gentlemen.
Thanks for genealogy. Didn't know Lowndes Jackson had information. Sends $100. Lizzie hasn't returned to Prince Edward, but may settle near here.
There are indications this letter may have been written by Richard S. Ewell rather than Benjamin. Life as prisoner. Accused of burning Richmond, but mob did it. No troops and citizens refused to form constabulary. Story of capture. Louis should live in Europe, especially England. Lyzinka now in Nashville. If she meets General Hitchcock or Auger [?], ask Brown to be put with general officers. Get Ben to find his luggage and grandfather's sword. Though "the performance of that wretch Booth" will permit no indulgence for officers.
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.
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.
He and Lizzie will try to attend Harriot's wedding, but short of money. Advice on marriage to Harriot, hold her tongue which often ridicules, especially as Major Turner is Catholic and she will convert.
Thanks for glasses. Sorry not to see her in Baltimore. What will become of the South?
Lyzinka's poor relations "pecking" one, lack of money. People still don't realize condition, or future. If Yankees don't buy land, people will starve. What sort of school is Richard considering? If 200 young ladies, he will come; but 200 "wild boys from the West" will take consideration. Thinks he can find gun and will send it. Received check for $50 from Lyzinka for Lizzie, who will acknowledge it. If Lyzinka will send $10,000 to rebuild College it would help, for double the amount she can endow a professorship. P.S. re (Waterson's?) editorship of Chattanooga Rebel.
Encloses small check. Things are gloomy, but to be expected.
Left off stamp on last letter, may cost $50 penalty unless she can put one on. If one of them dies now, loss to survivors irreparable.
Her duty to get whole family into Purgatory- and out. Thanks for pamphlet from the Priest. Liking for Catholic Church.
Received 2 letters from Becca in Georgetown. Cousin Francis must be getting better. Fine gentleman and great Christian. Becca has probably gone to Stony Lonesome.
Amount to be paid by Richard, like Vicar of Wakefield to get rid of poor relations, but bid higher. Richard's health might be better if he led more active life. See a good doctor. Perhaps go to Europe till political crisis is over. Charges of treason are nonsense. If Negroes restored to former position, love and good will will return. People in Williamsburg not working to support themselves, need Yankees here [near?] for industry. Send notes of campaigns. Lee was not a great leader! Wants data to support this.
Will not go to Hampton-Sydney, but would like to go to a small farm to while away time. Washington College at the moment carries the day- but not for long; if Lee tried, college will be political, Bessie well.
Had a book belonging to Georgetown Convent which was carried off with rest of his books, so he is in Convent's debt. Family matters in Tennessee. Sends $70, please acknowledge.
Campbell feels badly over loss of management of farm. Customs of Dutch and English on patrimony. If possible, divide this land now [?] between Harriot and Campbell, keeping a part to live on. Lyzinka can help Dick buy a farm. Ben Weems has arrived, a sound fellow, but gauche.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 4, titled "Letters, E".
On hand bill advertising the College. Richard didn't stay long enough at springs to benefit. Story of 2 soldiers in Arizona, hell proves to be hotter.
Enclosures, three clippings of Ewell's letters to the editor of New York Times. 1 clipping titled A Southern College.
Enclosures: Letter from Beverly S. Scott, Jr., at Prince Edward Court House, to Col. Benjamin S. Ewell. 5 September 1867. Letter from Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, Virginia, to Beverly S. Scott. 9 September 1867
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled "Letters, E".
Enclosing letter from Charles McCulloch to Benjamin S. Ewell. 3 October 1870.
Ewell writes that Judge Crump needs the exact statement on General Ewell's orders to burn the tobacco warehouses. Was the order not made twice by General Lee, "ill judged, harsh, and unnecessary." The general's reputation is at stake. Ewell asks how the Scotchmen are working out and would he please come for a month's visit.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folders 3 and 4, titled "Letters, E".
""The South and Grant", from the Daily Morning Chronicle, Washington, 20 May 1872
Enclosures: Two designs for a cemetery monument.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 5, titled "Letters, E".
Enclosure: A letter from J. H. Richards, at Georgetown College, West Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth S. Ewell, at Georgetown, D.C. 29 April 1892.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6, titled "Letters, E".
Elizabeth writes of Paul's severe illness. If he dies, she deems it God's will and they should not mourn too much. Paul dies on March 26th. The burial will be in Centreville. This is more reason than ever for Ben to take care of his health.
Rebecca Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.) Elizabeth S. Ewell to her brother, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Elizabeth writes that Richard may bring Liz down from Washington to Brookgrove. She mentions his attempts to get an appointment. Richard saved them all from a mad dog. She goes on to discuss family matters and neighbors.
Elizabeth asks why Benjamin has not written or come. She wanted the pleasure of making his clothes. Tom left for Buckland, Tennessee alone. He has grown so much he was taken for Richard. Richard does well at West Point, but will probably not win Lizinka.
Elizabeth sends family news. Richard does well at West Point. Tom arrived in Nashville. Tasker is joining a law office in Marlboro.
Postscript signed: R. L. E.
The letter includes a check drawn by Elizabeth Ewell payable to Benjamin S. Ewell dated September 18, 1838.
Elizabeth asks Benjamin about his married life and their new home. She tells him to look after William most carefully, buy him a bed and enough bedding. Ben's horse is well looked after. Mrs. Smith is most unwell after her daughter's death from a malignant fever. She cannot visit him because of lack of money, but such a visit would be good for Liz.
Postscript by A. Gantt.
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.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 2, Folder 6 and Box 3, Folder 7, Subseries titled "Letters, E".
Elizabeth writes that Becca will come if really needed, but the trip is too expensive for pleasure, nor can Elizabeth afford to visit herself. Mr. Fowler's failure caused a loss of $20,000 by Mrs. Pront, his sister. Family members may also have money with him. She mentions that Liz is giving out a Miraculous Medal and is too wrapped up in the Catholic Church. Friends send gifts of fruit tree and garden supplies.
Postscript by R. L. Ewell.
Elizabeth reports news that Levi was killed in the Mexican War. His mother is heartbroken.
Ewell (Elizabeth) to her daughter, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)
An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet
An unsigned, undated letter appears on the same sheet.
Two undated letters. The first letter is undated: Becca carried home by mistake Ben's letter to E. William escorted Becca home, after preaching twice. Richard's letter of 12/31/51, he is leaving Fort Defiance. Liz to teach Mrs. Hunter's children. Aunt Becca will visit E. in spring. Many deaths at the Johnsons. Regrets new carriage. Love to Julia and Liz. Tenants' rents in arrears, accounts confused. Grandfather Stoddert's war payments being looked into by Mr. Lowndes. Tasker has sent draft for $114. The second letter on the same sheet is dated March 4, 1852: Glad Ben will come for her, can also go to Jackson to see Aunts, Tom, etc. Convention being held at Methodist Church. Judge Tucker most important at Convention. Harriet Stoddert graduates soon, may come to Jackson with E. and B. 2p.
Elizabeth S. Ewell, to her father, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 7, titled "Letters, E".
Hattie Turner to her cousin, William Stoddert. (On same sheet.)
A. L. Prout to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Lizzie visiting Mrs. Vest. John Petit recently married. Seeming "ghostly noises" at President's House, Lizzie's health improved. E's current reading. Ben building a house at the farm. He would not have bought so much land, but thought Richard would join him in the purchase, "the property" (Stony Lonesome) was fairly purchased by E's husband. Marstellars [?] tried to get some of W's money from his agent, but failed.
Received much mail. Liz had bad fall on way to a pupil, is to be regular organist at her church. Harriet sent copies of commendation letters for Richard's application as Paymaster from Gen. Scott etc. Cannot establish her relationship to the Craigheads, but Campbells and Browns related to them. William has too many jobs, as postmaster are his letters mailed free? Did he receive music Sally Edloe [?] sent? Lizzy very popular. Deaths and illnesses in neighborhood. Governor wants to reorganize the College, Ben can get professorship elsewhere if necessary. Aunt Stoddert wants him to come to Oxford University, Mississippi.
Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera. Commencement party. Mr. Miner's fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board. Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone's regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics. Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language. Governor Wise wants to move College to Accomac for sea air. Liz borrowed money from Ben and has not repaid it, please take it from her money for land. Becca sent ill-tempered letter from Washington. Lyzinka wants E. to join her in Tennessee, but trip too expensive. E's fondness for one student. Letter from Liz, Campbell Brown graduated with high honors, Mr. Beale's board money stolen. 14 September, 1858, 4p.: Ben resigned Presidency, not his professorship. If he leaves President's House, the farm house near completion, on 500 acres. E. does not want to make W's improvements at Stony Lonesome, and Ben needs the money, on which W. could pay taxes. Mrs. Lowndes died last week to cancer.
Sends $25, get receipt. Powells tried to charge E. twice for furniture, but receipt proved her right. Lizzie goes to York soon. Mr. Stringfellow stopped on way to Gloucester. Please send stationary, black gloves, silk for aprons.
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.
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.
Richard not being kept from school by Elizabeth, but of his own accord. Tom studying Vergil. Liz staying at Brookgrove until Ben can bring her home. Aunt Rebecca has been visiting for 2 or 3 weeks, Aunt Campbell wants to leave Philadelphia, but Lyzinka's progress on harp prevents her, Mrs. Rutledge bringing her 2 daughters to the Point, Becca's health bad, Liz offered $350 to teach in Bladensburg, but declined. Copy of letter to Mr. Taliaferro [?] about her son's application to the Point. Richard (Thursday) has been enjoying school all week. Richard's postscript. Local News.
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.)
Two undated letters.
Two letters. February 26: Elizabeth's illness, Greenville schoolboys unruly. Liz going to Georgetown. Quotation from Adam's papers. Tom's poem on Mexican War. August 2: Mr. Slaughter (minister) now preaching, Aunt Nancy's illness. Ben a lady's man, in love with all 5 Berkley daughters. Tasker, also in love. Making slip covers, Tom reading Sallust. Postscript to Ben: E. has paid part due gales + seaton, don't overpay them. The Tyler's kindness. Trip to Springs would help Aunt Nancy.
Two letters. The first letter discusses nNews of farm. Tom studying Caesar, soon on Virgil, Mr. Meeder his tutor. Current books. News of neighbors. Liz may stay with Aunt Nancy, as long as she pleases.
Elizabeth S. Ewell to her sister, Rebecca L. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Two items. The letter care of Mr. Kingman: Why didn't R. arrive when she said? Mrs. Kingman welcome to visit. Tom back from Nashville. Ben has moved to Dr. Gardiner's. News of neighbors. The second letter is care of Mr. Prout, May 5: Aunt C. and Lyzinka coming in July.
New clothes being made or purchased. Visits to neighbors, going with Aunt Nancy to see about money owed by government to Benjamin Stoddert Estate.
Sorry to have Becca leave, did Richard then go directly to Baltimore? Visitors. William enjoying Hampden Sydney. Negroes there restless. Carriage being mended. Becca must collect rent, as bills are due.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled "Letters, E".
An unsigned letter to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)
The musical score of a cotillion and a postscript by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, appear on the same sheet.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Nancy [ ? ]. (On same sheet.)
Elizabeth writes of Virginia's death. Her mother is ill with dysentary ever since. She tells Benjamin he can come home if he wants. She discusses Virginia's funeral.
Ben's letter unsatisfactory. Miss Bankhead's and Dad's wedding. Horses at farm not too satisfactory, but carriage too expensive. Gen. Scott's defense from Court Martial. Letter from Uncle William, he will take care of Tom's education. Aunt C. wants Tom to stay in Nashville, where Lyzinka teaches him French. Elizabeth hopes he is now settled in Jackson, Nashville is too luxurious. New Minister has come, stayed one night at Ewell's, wants to board there, girls going to several weddings and parties. Postscript by Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell.
Elizabeth writes that returning from her ride, she found Rosanna and Fanney Ewell waiting for her. She discusses General Van Ness and Major Minor's unexpected and untimely visit, noting Van Ness's bragging and the Major's amiability. The General invited her mother to live at his house in Washington. A dog was hung for stealing sheep. The post office moved from Greenwich.
Ewell (Elizabeth S.) to Rebecca L. Ewell, at Bladensburgh, Prince George's County, Maryland. Postmarked Buckland. 21 May 1838. (On same sheet.)
The letter is directed to Mrs. Ann Gantt, at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Virginia.
This letter is readdressed to Professor Ewell, Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 8, titled "Letters, E".
She writes that vVery important information about Jesse Ewell's papers was found in Manassas, with G. Washington's survey of his land, etc. Letters from Thomas Ewell to Jesse were found.
Stoddert genealogy.
She writes of Bessie Scott's visit and complications of the family estates. The college had Centenniel. She sends him a journal of it.
Elizabeth S. Ewell sends a letter of sympathy on Benjamin's death. She remarks on Lizzie's constant gentleness and is sorry Ben did not write Richard's life.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Two undated letters. One is written in July from Georgetown. The other was written Noevmber 14 from Georgetown.
Three letters.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled "Letters, E".
An invitation to the marriage ceremony of their daughter.
Enclosure: Post card from Susan Hutchison, at Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, to Jesse Ewell, at Ruckersville, Virginia, 8 January 1913. Postmarked 1914.
Dr. Jesse Ewell, Jr. announces the birth of his son Jesse, the sixth Ewell in line of the name and one of three now living. Part of his father's family still lives in Prince William. Grandfather is 84 years old and his wife, 86. Jesse hopes Benjamin will come to visit.
Jesse recounts Revolutionary War memories of his grandfather Ewell and Charles Ewell's friendship with Jefferson from college days.
This letter contains corrections and additions to the Ewell genealogy, going back to the first immigrants and through the Revolutionary War.
Lizinks writes to Ben, requesting him to visit so her engagement can be announced in Tennessee. Her marriage to Captain Scott will also be there, at Richard's house.
Lizinka sends her condolences on Becca's death. She asks if Ben would come to Tennessee for her wedding.
Paul writes of Aunt Nancy's severe illness and his own. He says Mother will send money if Ben needs it to come home. He shares news of friends. It is very cold, snow six to eight feet deep, and many cattle and sheep have died. Aunt Nancy may go to Tennessee for her health. If by carriage, then Paul will drive.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 3, Folder 9, titled "Letters, E".
Postscript by Elizabeth Ewell.
Postscript by Elizabeth S. Ewell.
Postscript by A. Gantt
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell. (On same sheet.)
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled "Letters, E".
Enclosure: manuscript copy of an account of T. Ewell with his father.
Harriot Campbell, at Nashville, Tennessee, to Betsy Ewell. 1 July 1838. (On same sheet.)
Lizinka Campbell to Rebecca Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Harriot Campbell to her sister, Elizabeth Ewell. (On same sheet.)
Thomas Ewell to Harriet Stoddert. (On same sheet.)
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 10, titled "Letters, E".
Four undated letters, May 28, October 22, November [?], and September 17.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled "Letters, F-G".
Invitation to a tea.
Additional messages from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell to her son, Benjamin S. Ewell and from A. Gantt to Benjamin S. Ewell are on this same sheet.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled "Letters, F-G".
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 11, titled "Letters, F-G".
The letter is a request, by order of General Lee, that Ben organize a battalion for the defence of the neck of land between the James and York, as soon as possible.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled "Letters, H".
Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, with resolutions of the board thanking Benjamin S. Ewell for his services as an instructor and officer of the college.
Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.
A letter from James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia, at Richmond, to Harry Heth is on this same sheet.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 4, Folder 12, titled "Letters, H".
Three letters.
Two letters.
Two letters.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 13, titled "Letters, I-K".
An invitation to the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, 1877.
Thanks for E's kindness to J. in hospital.
Witty letter that Jenkins needs a wife.
Memories of early days of the War relived at Edisto[?]., present work on plantation.
Sorrow at devastation of War. S. depressed.
Judge Tucker's death. Plans for new instructors at College.
Farming very bad in Texas. W, would J. do better on farm in Tidewater and be able to send his sons to school?
Notification of Ewell's appointment to faculty of T.U. as Professor of Math at @$1200/p.a.
Invitation to a soiree dansante to be given in honor of General Joseph E. Johnston. Enclosure: card of admission.
This letter was a gift to William and Mary from Kenneth L. Lemley of Newport News on March 6, 1973.
Johnston will visit Ewell soon in Williamsburg. Is looking for a suitable line of business.
Appreciates E's offer to give E's place [President of College] to J., who cannot accept. J. asked to accept presidency of Express Company being formed. J. may visit Williamsburg in 4 or 5 weeks.
Glad the faculty interested in Mr. Mitchell. Glad E. thought of defense of Mr. Barbour.
Thanks for the fine map. Returns surplus College seals.
If E. remembers Henry Watterson, whose letter is enclosed, would he write letter of recommendation? J's nephew Robert Hughes is a student at William and Mary. J. regrets he could not visit Williamsburg, will try again soon.
Arrangements for J.'s travel to Williamsburg.
Would E. "lop off" and correct J's latest (enclosed) literary effort?
Hopes their friendship will continue. "The young lady" has two suitors.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Thanks to the Colonel for the photograph. News of death of friends.
Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled "Letters, L-M".
Lamb will send Mrs. Scott a copy of his address about Benjamin S. Ewell which is being printed for the alumni.
L. will support E. + W. in election race of B.T. Crump for city judge of Richmond.
Andy Campbell's possible move to Coastal Survey Depart., where Bache would like to place a man like Ewell. Gantt worried about cholera in St. Louis.
Reasons Richard Ewell was passed over for higher rank in Army.
Lewis will be happy to have Rebecca travel with them.
Thanks Ewell for information concerning Battle of Vicksburg. Will use it judiciously in writing about the War.
Thanks for condolences on death of Lowndes' sister.
Child's letter.
L. will give R. grape and current cuttings. Some of the Jefferson relations including Fanny Manning have been staying with Patsy.
L. thanks E. for genealogical information on Lowndes and Tasker families. L. would like to buy some of the plate left to E. by Cousin Frank, if she must sell it.
Family news. From one of the daughters of Rev. Moses D. Hoge of Richmond.
Sadness in the family. Elizabeth's visit to York, Aunt Sarah will treat her kindly. [Note on letter says "written shortly after the War." McIlwain was Mrs. Julia Ewell's brother.]
Mc. hopes his daughter Julia [Mrs. Benjamin Ewell] will become more accustomed to Virginia ways, and more sedate.
Sorry Julia is so discontented with life in the country. Mc. looking for German farmer for Ewell farm.
Proud of Ben's new post Suspended Pa. specie payments.
Religious revival in York.
Expecting Ben and Julia to visit York within the month. Baltimore and Susquehanna [?] Railroad just opened to York.
Lawsuit of Church still not settled.
Mc. has placed order for Ben's carriage. Upcoming election of Harrison and Tyler.
Mc. unable to visit Ewells at this time.
Hopes William [McIlwain, his son] will be taught by Rev. Balentine until College begins next term.
On same sheet: Wm. McIlwain to his daughter, Julia McIlwain Ewell. Mc. family worried E's not writing. Mc's sending "Republican" to Julia for news of home. Deaths of York friends. To Julia: Rules of behavior.
Typhoid prevailing. York economy depressed, needs congressional Tarriff Bille to cure.
Hopes Julia can visit York. More about Tariff Bill.
Regrets that Julia and baby have gone back to Virginia. Julia left some clothes, now should Mc's' send them?
Mc. involved in land suit. Either Ann or Sarah [his daughters] might visit Ewells next summer. York growing fast.
William McIlvain, Julia's brother, has at last arrived and is helping Me. in this (?) doctor's office. Scarlet Fever epidemic seems over. Crops in York very good.
Death of McIlvain's brother. Land suit has gone to Supreme Court, settled in Mc's favor. Polk's election.
On same sheet: Wm. McIlvain to Julia Ewell. Grandfather's advice on how to live and die. Aunt Julia's son died. To Julia: glad she is reconciled to "conjugal peace."
Glad she might visit York. Her mother, Julia McIwain Ewell, had been visiting at Oxford.
Has Ewell unjustly accused McIlvain of mistreating Julia in his letters? Julia has displayed bad temper which should be curbed.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 14, titled "Letters, L-M".
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Thanks for Ewell's letter. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.
Colonel Magruder needs Ewell to send all wagons and drivers from Williamsburg area and send them to Magruder at once. Needs them to provision the forces.
On same sheet. Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. Tazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary. Ewell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.
Quotation from Mr. Tazewell's letter about Ewell's interest in post at William and Mary. Suggests Ewell come to Richmond to talk to Dr. Lyons.
Discussion of engineering of Dam for James River Improvement.
Benjamin Ewell's abilities as professor of mathematics.
Enclosure: a letter from C.F. Mercer, Washington, to Dr. Thomas Ewell, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Va. 1826 May 29. Sorrow at Dr. Ewell's death, enclosing letter to him anyway. Offer to help Ewell's sons. Enclosure: Will try to place Ewell's son at West Point, but places filled for current year.
News of York, election news.
The books Ewell sent have arrived and will be given to the subscribers.
Printed circular letter requesting aid for the family of John Hampden Pleasants who was killed in a duel.
Monroe will go to Tennessee to run Richard Ewell's farm] if wages can be settled.
Monroe and his sister will go to Tennessee to work for Richard Ewell.
Committee of Senior Class presents parting gift to Ewell.
M. sends gift "from nature." Kate Custis has arrived.
Miss Copland, M's teacher, described news of Williamsburg's young ladies. Toured College with Mr. Ewell, who showed her "new philosophical apparatus." M. will begin Hebrew and Sanskrit next winter.
News of friends, amateur dramatics sorrow that Richmond is no longer happy as during the War.
M.'s sister carrying on flirtation in Richmond. Latest dress styles. Is E. to marry Mr. Snead? News of family and friends.
Three letters.
Two letters. 1862 March 27: Encloses letter for Elizabeth to give to cousin Hubbard. Staying at Sarah Rutherford's house on Grace Street. The young men of Richmond. 1862 April: M's will remain in Richmond until after the battle. Description of her gentlemen callers.
S. sorry E. could not join them. Yankees came to Fork Church recently. Railroad cut off between Hanover and Richmond.
Sorrow at General Richard Ewell's injury. Group of Williamsburg men, including Ben Ewell, ] started for Williamsburg from Richmond under flag of truce but were sent back to Richmond. Sorrow at burning of College (Wm. and M.) and churches. Dr. Garnett has died, great friend of Elizabeth's, Bland Taliaferro and Colemans are staying in Richmond.
Encloses letter to be forwarded to Page and Annie Wilmer in Danville. Williamsburg now has church, telegraph, tri-weekly boat and daily mail! Town full of yankees, but few interesting Confederate soldiers. News of noted townspeople.
News of friends in Army. Gossip.
Mrs. M. send $3.00 for 12 yards of suitable dress material.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 15, titled "Letters, N-R".
Letter giving his opinion of Benjamin S. Ewell as an instructor.
Invitation to E. to attend Washington and Lee University graduation in June, to stay with Nelsons. Senator Mills and Hon. John Goode to be speakers.
Peachy sends Ewell's deed and notes to be signed and notarized. Mrs. Scott [E's daughter Elizabeth] leaving for St. Louis to stay two or three weeks. Suggests changing name of "Stony Lonesome" to something more cheerful. Dr. Coleman dead of cancer.
Has prepared a series of math text books; will have his publishers send copies.
This letter was a gift to William and Mary from Percy G. Hamlin of Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 1, 1973.
The letterbook copies of seven letters describe dDescribes troop movements around Vicksburg.
Discusses troop movements and progress of the war.
Is glad they are friends; visited New Orleans and other places.
Discusses the scandal at West Point; lists army transfers; went to a "fish frolic"; saw a phrenologist; is sobering up the troops with punishment.
Letter dated simply March 24. Has a whist club; hopes to be able to pay him $50 soon.
Asks if she will stay in the house; asks if anything has been done about the administration; asks if anything has been done about the Virginia Estate.
Informs him of the death of cousin Nannie.
Sends a poem; hopes the College is doing well.
Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.
Recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship.
Is visiting her aunts and other friends, family, a. And servants have been sick.
Received a letter from Vera Cruz written after the battle;, recounts the description of the battle where Levi was killed; wants Richard to come home.
Received a letter from Ben which she quotes about Mexico and Levi's death.
Is enjoying her visit; family news; is going to D.C.
Asks her to meet Aunt Ewell at Buckland; Lizzie is very comfortable in the convent; asks her to send music.
Thinks farmers from New Jersey will emigrate to Virginia but are worried about malarial fevers; has a ditch making machine.
Gives a description of Toddsberry (sic) in Gloucester County.
Sends copy of order electing him professor of military science.
Arrived safely; has warned Miss Rebecca that her hair is ½ inch long; the orchestra was invited to the country.
Tells her she will not become fossilized now that she is married; went calling New Years Day.
Thanks him for his kind letter.
Sends copy of Harrison Genealogy; Clarence W. Borden may try to correspond with him about Washington.
Letter of recommendation for Mr. Ewell.
Is restoring "Belle Air" and asks about its history.
Thanks him for information; asks for more information of the house.
Thanks her for information; asks for more information.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled "Letters, S".
Describes teaching; brother is going to North Carolina; neighborhood news.
Describes her trip; family news.
Visited the Munfords; family gossip; recipe for green tomatoes.
Is in love with Mr. Rives; family news; people in Williamsburg are not very frightened.
Visited Mrs. Gilmer; advises her not to see Mary C. who is a disgrace; wants to drive the Yankees away; is afraid she will not be able to go back to her house.
Five undated letters.
Expects to leave the county.
Four undated letters.
Misses her and Williamsburg.
Two undated letters.
Asks about her recent marriage; will miss her.
Has inquired into laws on pay for soldiers of Mexican War, but does not feel she has a claim.
Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 5, Folder 16, titled "Letters, S".
Is happy she is better.
Will send her trunk.
Enjoyed her letter; kKnows that they can be happy in spite of poverty.
Children are well.
Colonel is better.
Describes a theater party; saw Keene as Richard; describes how she wants her dress made.
Will go on day duty tomorrow; has much surgical work; is going to a costume party dressed as a black person.
Lists her classes; had her first experience in the clinic; is in a gynecological ward.
Saw the fire; is on night duty.
Is surprised that Yankees eat cornmeal; they talk about the war very much.
Comments on Miss Boyson's prize essay on Robert E. Lee; calls for an end to sectional prejudice.
Received the box and money; Dr.Carter knows her family; describes her work.
Glad Mary is better; wants family to visit; will send a prescription.
Will make a copy of entries in family bible; thanks her for the offer of calico; fears she will die; feels she should be reconciled to having a second child.
Has not named the baby yet.
Comments on marriage; is happy; is not fond of Page anymore; baby will be baptized Elizabeth Lowndes.
Asks about old family letters; has gone to town; family has been sick.
Would like to visit; think she has had a miscarriage; doesn't want any more children.
College will be opened next session; railroad will be finished by October.
Has been going through her father's papers and has destroyed most of them.
Did not want her daughter to be a nurse; did not like her fiance; would have become a sister of charity if her father had not survived the war.
Has had only one servant; Bessie is doing well with nursing.
Thanks her for gifts; received a letter from Ewell in which he speaks of war in the Philippines; his house was burned by rebels; Bessie is working at Bellevue; does not like doing housework.
Father is well; Ewell is working in Hampton; Benjamin will be going to college.
Father has been sick; Beverly has been sick; Ewell has an engineering job in Pennsylvania.
Encloses notes about the Bladen family; Page Saunders is visiting.
Father is well; Bessie is keeping house.
Mr. Grigsby has been visiting; Beverly is at the Farm.
Received his letter; Bessie has arrived.
Thanks her for the letter; visited Virginia Beach and Takoma.
Asks about Hattie.
Glad she will visit; family news; discusses Tom's death.
Tom may not be dead; Ben and William visited.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled "Letters, S".
Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Statement concerning Benjamin Ewell by Thomas H. Williamson on same sheet.
Has heard rumors that he has resigned; is glad he resigned.
Informs him of a job at Hampden Sidney; has been offered a job at VMI.
Has been carrying Madison for years; has employed Dr. John Graham as surgeon.
Asks her to write; will travel to Richmond.
Typed transcription. Original letter is located in the Office of the President, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Records, Box 2, Folder 4.
Acknowledges receipt of his photograph. (The author is Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.)
Invitation to become a member of the society. (The author is Henry V. Goold of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, of London, England.)
Would like to publish General Ewell's report of Gettysburg, but it has already been published; will be publishing a series of papers on Gettysburg. The author is J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society.]
News of the family; tells her to take anything of his that she needs.
Mrs. Caruthers [?] received the power of attourney; decribes the local girls.
Mr. Caruthens [?]) has received the amount; family news; has had an earthquake; Uncle Henry's negroes were sold.
Lucy has been sick; comments on death of Ann's mother; Rrebecca is going to Washington; Mary Jane is doing well in school.
Has had a headache attack; asks her to visit.
Stoddert family genealogy information.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 17, titled "Letters, S".
Has been visiting Harriott; is thinking about courting a young lady.
Has inquired about getting a West Point appointment for Richard; hopes he will leave the army and be a lawyer.
Will find success in the cities; advice for success.
Tom has arrived and he will take care of him; wants to buy Negroes.
Got her abusive letter; has unsuccessfully tried preaching. The letter is postmarked Prince Edward Court House.
Richard was visiting and has been sick; mother and Becca and Emma [?] are being disagreeable.
Has been preaching; Dr. Tyler died; Mrs. Ewell disappeared and they feared she had run off with her beau.
Mother has left; other family news.
May be able to lend money; does not want mother to visit.
Sends money; mother is going to Giles County.
Directions for care of home; thinks Richard will stay in the army.
Would like to repair the porch; sends directions for care of home.
Has received few letters; murderer has taken to Taos where he confessed; describes San Juan Day celebration; Kit Carson traveled with him to the Indian settlement.
Tells her she writes unpleasant letters; will sent money; directions for care of home.
Can't bear to be parted from his mother; –feels her death deeply.
Is leaving New Mexico for home.
Is very appreciative; is planning to rent a small house.
Has been sick; visited the seminary.
Advises her on marriage.
Advises her not to go to Williamsburg in the summer; has some pupils.
Received letter on Becca's death.
Yankees stole almost everything from Mrs. Jones; is teaching; is caring for four widows.
Is living at the same place; is teaching.
The first letter relates that he went to Spring Hill where Richard was sick; Richard and Lizinka died. The second letter is from : Elizabeth S. Ewell to Anne. Sends the copy of W.S.'s letter.
Describes death of Richard and Lizinka.
Discusses wills of Richard and Lizinka.
Campbell has money for the monument; discusses inscriptions on the monument.
Law limits the pensions to the immediate family; discusses religion.
Received the coffee pot, but does not drink coffee; believes the Texas matter is settled; enjoys where he is living; the people treat their horses badly.
Lizzie is having trouble with Ewell; –describes his bad behavior; is going to a dinner.
Is having trouble breathing; has made a new will.
Has been busy with church activities; his cook is getting better; is taking Belladonna.
Did not have any pain last night; does not feel he should be alone, is well fixed where he is.
Thinks it would be better for Ewell to go away to school; has been working hard.
Describes his day at college; describes a family quarrel; wrote a good speech.
Two letters. Has been working very hard. Incomplete.
Copy of the order appointing Benjamin S. Ewell to the board of directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum.
Apologizes for his conduct.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled "Letters, T-Z".
Thanks him for the paper on coal.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. Postscript by Robertt. Weir.
Offers to help him.
Asks for information on Colonel Ewell.
Comments on training of civil engineers.
Has opening for civil engineers. [Trimble was chief Engineer of Baltimore and Susquehanna RRr. at this time].
Congratulates him on his marriage.
Sympathy letter on death of her son.
Colonel. Ewell is sick in Macon [?]; General Ewell is sick; war news.
Her father, General Richard Ewell, and mother have died.
Laments death of her parents.
Thinks Hattie is her most attractive child; thinks Lily is peculiar; has been happy in Williamsburg; Col. Ewell has been sick. Also: Brown, Campbell, to B.S. Ewell. Encloses the above letter.
Sends a photograph; children are sick; has not named her baby yet.
Two letters. The first relays the news that the General has died; the children are well. The second letter is from October 1, no year. ,Has been in Canada; has found mention of cousin Ben and the General in Appleton's biographical dictionary; St. Louis fair is in progress.
Two letters. The first letter relays the news that Lizinka is in Madeira; Lily was invited to break fast with the king of Portugal. The second letter, circa January 24, 1872, informs the receipient that Mother died.
Two letters. The first letter congratulates her on her marriage to Mr. Scott; advises her on how to handle a husband. The second letter, undated, relates that the author has been reading various novels; does not like George Eliot; describes her children.
There are windows in church for her mother and father. Incomplete.
The letter is addressed to "Lizzie". Congratulates her on her marriage.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 18, titled "Letters, T-Z".
Inquires about a type of earth called "bermuda tripoli."
Thanks him for his letters.
Letter of recommendation for B.S. Ewell to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
His article will be appearing; invites B.S.E. to visit.
Thanks him for the gift.
Asks for a description of Upshur's [?]) father.
Encloses a letter from C. Gallup asking about B.S. Ewell.
The letter is from William H. Zinsser, New York. He suggests a town patrol to help combat lack of morale at Fort Eustis.
Hopes he will keep teaching.
Certificate of election to membership in the Society.
Uncle Newton got married.
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. This item has been moved to the College Papers Collection, Box 5, Folder 4.
Describes his trip through the Carolinas.
Is sending pigs to Mrs. Scott.
Farming suggestions.
Enclosure: Three sheets of data on farming.
Recalls the war; asks for a picture.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled "Letters from unknown persons".
Is planning to go to Mississippi; has visited Annapolis; Uncle William is no longer practicing law, but is engaged in speculation; the ball was a failure due to the local clergy.
An incomplete letter concerning a professorship at Transylvania University. Asks him to write; offers him a job at Lexington; describes the college.
Describes problems with workers and the College.
Hopes a month at headquarters will improve her health; the Howe [?]) boy has been killed; has received tea from England. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".
The letter is addressed "To Lizzie". Has been sewing; social news.
Relates war news. The letter is from "Cousin" in Richmond.
Glad she has not left Richmond; relates war news. The letter is signed "Aunt Sarah" [McIlvainez?].
Father says the College will stay in Williamsburg; drunken soldiers almost grabbed her arm; social news. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".
Thanks her for the photograph; has had visitors; father has John Brown in ambrotype. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".
Family news. The letter is signed "Mamie".
Received her letter; family news; had her photograph taken. The letter is signed "Aunt Lizzie".
Bessie left for Norfolk. The letter is signed by "Mama". [This is not from Julia Ewell. Probably from a member of the Hoge (?) family.]
Has been sick; has a new book; family news; Negroes are going to have a celebration; her dog was lost. The letter is signed "Maymay".
Misses Richmond; social news. The letter is signed: "Bee".
Sent her bundle to mother; Hattie sent a pickle knife and fork; wishes she would not get married; family news. Enclosure: A pencil drawing entitled "Mary's new walking dress." The letter is signed "Mamie".
The letter is signed: "Charlotte". The author comments on her marriage; has been sick.
One letter signed: "Aunt Lizzie"
2 items. Both letters may have been authored by Harriet Brown Turner. [1865?] May 7 Letter: Uncle is a prisoner; Captain Turner is taking the Oath of Allegiance; mother was arrested; war news. [1865?] May 24 Letter: Mother is still under arrest; Captain Turner has arrived; family news; war news.
3 items. Unsigned.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 6, Folder 19, titled "Letters from unknown persons".
Ben has been sick and died. Signed: "Matilda".
Sends a draft for $69; has sold or hidden goods to keep them from Yankees.
Tried to cross Confederate lines; suggests that Richard Ewell [?] leave for Bermuda where money will be provided.
This letter may be addressed to Thomas Ewell. Incomplete. The author urges him to go on with his research.
Has been visiting Bettie; had a bad time at Mrs. Temple's; may marry Mr. Temple.
Will use the money Ccousin William sent; Hattie Turner visited.
This letter may be authored by Richard Ewell Scott. The author describes his hotel and the soldiers.
12 items.
Series 2 includes papers from various sources
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
1 item. First draft of the article on the first battle of Winchester.
1 item. 8 pages. 23 cm.Printed pamphlet. Correspondence between Generals R. S. Ewell and G. T. Beauregard, to which are added extracts from a letter of Gen. Fitz Lee. Nashville, Tennessee, Wheeler, Osburn, and Duckworth.
This folder contains a rough draft of an address made before the city council of Williamsburg, Virginia.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, for the month of July 1860. (See Tucker Papers.)
1 item.
1 item.
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The deed covers a portion of the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia.
The deed covers a tract of land called Stony Lonesome and woodland on the Rock Smith Farm in Prince William County, Virginia. The deed is not signed by Elizabeth S. Ewell.
1 item.
The letter asks the citizens of James City, York, and Warwick Counties for labor and implements for the construction of defenses on the peninsula.
1 item. Copy.
1 item.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
Signed John Letcher.
Signed John Letcher.
The letter acknowledges his promotion to the rank of colonel in the Virginia Volunteers and gives a copy of an order to muster six companies of volunteers from James City and the adjoining counties and a list of companies mustered.
Signed James A. Sedden.
Certificate of appointment of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, Col. Randolph Harrison, and Capt. R. A. Wise as examiners under an act to provide for the reorganization of the militia for Williamsburg and James City County. Signed Gilbert C. Walker.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
Full title: Reminisces of General Magruder and events around Williamsburg, written by Benjamin S. Ewell for the Magruder-Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans. Copy.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
USMA Reunion booklet that includes Necrology with published version of "Benjamin S. Ewell: A Tribute by E.J. Harvie." Pages 11-14.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 20, under Series 2: Papers.
This folder contains a single document: Power of attorney given by Charlotte Ewell to her brother, William Ewell, authorizing him to manage his property held by her as trustee.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Elizabeth Ewell was the mother of Benjamin S. Ewell.
This folder contains a single document: dDeed given by Elizabeth Ewell, widow of Thomas Ewell, et al., of Prince William County, to Alexander Spotswood Grigsby, covering two lots in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Elizabeth S. Ewell was the sister of Benjamin S. Ewell.
This folder contains a single document: dDraft of deed granting to Benjamin S. Ewell and William Stoddert her interest in a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
A memorandum book of which only 19 pages of the 336 pages were written upon. The book contains data on the Ewell family, including several extracts of letters dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Elizabeth Stoddert Ewell was the daughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 22, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
An greement of Elizabeth S. Ewell, R. S. Ewell, William Stoddert, and Benjamin S. Ewell to carry into effect the will of Rebecca Lowndes Ewell, that was declared invalid by the court
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
1 item. The article concerns Richard S. Ewell's part in the second capture of Winchester, with a note by H. S. Turner.
Richard S. Ewell brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.
Includes a note by Campbell Brown dated November 6, 1873.
Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.
A poem written by Dr. H. M. Clarkson for the Ewell centennial celebration held at Manassas, Virginia, by the Ewell Camp of Confederate Veterans.
Richard S. Ewell was the brother of Benjamin S. Ewell.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.
Plat of a tract of land in Prince William County, Virginia, surveyed for Dr. Thomas Ewell, 1821
Apothecary's scales used by Dr. Thomas Ewell, surgeon, in the War of 1812.
Thomas Ewell was the father of Benjamin S. Ewell.
Copy of a notice in the National Intelligencer announcing the death of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Copy.
This folder contains a single letter. The writer notes that this is an extract from a letter written by President James Madison, at Montpelier, to Mr.Edward Coles.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Broadside. Printed circular letter advertising as a summer resort, Belle-Air in Prince William County, Virginia, the old home of the Ewell family.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
1 item. An essay on Williamsburg by Elizabeth L. Scott.
Elizabeth L. Scott was the granddaughter of Benjamin S. Ewell.
This folder contains 58 items. There are papers in English, Spanish, and Japanese, including a Japanese pencil sketch.
R. Ewell Scott was the grandson of Benjamin S. Ewell.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Letter from Marquess, W.H., Mexico, Missouri, to W. Stoddert.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
Certified copy. Requesting the governor to procure exemption from military duty for employees of Eubanks and Co., & Co., cotton and wool carders.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.
This folder contains genealogical information, including some from the Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania.
Julia McIlvaine Ewell was the wife of Benjamin Ewell.
Acc. No. 78-31.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 23, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 8, Folder 24, under Series 2: Papers.
The contents of this folder were originally housed in Box 7, Folder 21, under Series 2: Papers.
31" x 36" Plat of Ewell property showing "Old line Bowden, Ewell."
Acc. 2001.14a Addition
Item is currently missing. K. King 4/11/2018.
Series 4 contains the Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, and signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible. The first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and the last entry is from 1918.
Ewell Family Bible, published by Williams and Whiting in 1810, which is signed by Thomas Ewell. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.
Scrapbook of mostly newspaper clippings from mid to late 1800's. Page 15 has an article, "A Yankee's description of Williamsburg." Page 66 has a clipping, "The Old Garden" by Elizabeth J. Galt. Page 155 has an article about lightning striking the home of Beverly S. Scott, son-in-law of Benjamin Ewell. Some handwritten poems and many poems in the newspaper clippings. Ewell Family Bible, signed by Thomas Ewell. 1810, published by Williams and Whiting. Family records are in the center of the Bible, first entry is the birth of Thomas Ewell in 1784 and last entry is 1918. Contains newspaper obituaries. A few loose notes about births and deaths.
Acc. 2008.196 Addition
Series 6 is the diploma of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell from the United States Military Academy at West Point. (Acc. No. 2011.020)
Acc 2011.020 Addition