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Preferred Citation:
Powell Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Acquisition Information:
Gift: 682 items and 2 MsV., 1952.
Biographical Information:
Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849) was born in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia to parents Leven Powell (1737-1810) and Sarah (Harrison) Powell. He was one of eleven children. Cuthbert made his fortune alongside his brother, Leven Powell, Jr. (1772-1807), as a merchant and ship owner. He retired to "Llangollen," Loudoun County, Virginia in 1812 after a decline in business. Later he was elected to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly; the Virginia State Senate in 1829 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 1840. In 1788, Cuthbert married Catherine Simms, daughter of Col. Charles Simms. The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Scope and Contents
Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.
There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.
Letters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.
In addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman).
Included with the finding aid is "The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988).
See also Southern Women and their Families in the 19
Arrangement of Materials:
Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date.
Related Material
Leven Powell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; include the correspondence of Leven Powell (1737-1810), who was the father of Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849). Leven Powell served in the American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U. S. House of Representatives. Leven Powell Papers, 1774-1806. 93 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 P87
Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century
- Correspondence
- Freedmen--Virginia--History
- Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, Va., 1864
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Women--United States--History--19th century
General
Other Information:
Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00085.frame
Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:
When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.
See: Southern Women and their Families in the 19
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)
- Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)
Container List
Included with the finding aid is "The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988),
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Papers1785-1839
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Will of Thomas Hepborn of Kent County, Md. in which he bequeaths property to his sons John, Thomas, and Joseph, his wife Ann, and his daughters Sarah Woodall and Ann Briscoe.1785 March 19Scope and Contents
Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.
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Hunt, Newman and Rooper ?, Porto, to Mr. Cuthbert Powell, Merchant, Alexandria, Virginia, North America.1813 June 1Scope and Contents
Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.
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Legal document giving details about a case in which it was decided that Capt. George Coleman had no claim on Cuthbert? Powell.1813 October 22Scope and Contents
Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.
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N. Simms, Alexandria, Virginia, to Elizabeth Trist, Birdwood, Henry Court House, Virginia1814 February 6Scope and Contents
Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be "free from the trials attended on a state of poverty," being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.
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Account of John Lloyd for tuition for Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Cuthbert Powell's daughter-in-law1819 October 1Scope and Contents
Signed by B. Cottinger.
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Cuthbert Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1828 November 28Scope and Contents
Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.
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John Lloyd, Alexandria, Virginia, to Charles Leven Powell1828 December 27Scope and Contents
Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the "alliance," but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.
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James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1828 December 31Scope and Contents
Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.
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James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia1829 January 8Scope and Contents
Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.
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Legal document in which Burr Powell, executor of the estate of his father Leven Powell, names Isaac Coxe Barnett, Consul at Paris, as his legal attorney in litigation process against a Rotterdam Co., Stephen Pleasonton is intermediary1829 January 12
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James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia1829 January 15Scope and Contents
Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.
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James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1829 January 20Scope and Contents
More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.
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Stephen Pleasonton,Washington, D.C., to James Monroe ?1829 January 30Scope and Contents
Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.
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James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1829 February 4Scope and Contents
Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.
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John J. Lloyd,Baltimore, Maryland, to his sister, Selina Lloyd, Alexandria, Virginia1829 May 21Scope and Contents
The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.
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James Monroe, Oakhill, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia1829 August 10Scope and Contents
Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis, Arlington, Virginia, to Selina Lloyd, Salisbury, near Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia(Before1830)Scope and Contents
Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.
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Selina Lloyd, "Mount Vernon," Fairfax County, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1830 April 14Scope and Contents
Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been "addressed" by Mr. Van Buren, a "jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers," and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.
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Selina Lloyd, Alexandria, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1830 June 9Scope and Contents
Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.
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Jno. J. Lloyd, Baltimore, Maryland, to "sister" Selina Lloyd, Alexandria, Virginia1830 July 23Scope and Contents
Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as "Brother Nelson"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.
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Mary Ann Randolph Custis, n.p, to Selina Lloyd, Salisbury, near Centerville, Fairfax, VirginiaBefore 1830Scope and Contents
Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to "the President's" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.
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Ann Hariotte (Lee) Lloyd (stepmother?), to Selina Powell, Llangollen, Virginia1830 November 30Scope and Contents
Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.
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Charles L. Powell, Upperville, Virginia, to "wife," Selina Powell, Alexandria, D.C. Va.1833 March 20Scope and Contents
His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has "no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives"..."we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.
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Charles L. Powell, Wheeling, West Virginia, to Selina Powell, Upperville, Fauquier County, Virginia1835 April 4Scope and Contents
Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.
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Selina L. Powell, Bellefield, Virginia, to "husband" Charles L. Powell, Louisville, Kentucky1835 April 15-19Scope and Contents
Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at "Llangollen," and all of the "negroes" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell "go directly to Texas"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.
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Charles L. Powell, Upperville, Virginia, to "wife," Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1835 July 11Scope and Contents
Had a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.
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Ellen Lloyd, "Llangollen," Loudoun County, Virginia, to her sister Selina Powell, Louisville, Kentucky1836 April 12Scope and Contents
Their father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.
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Statement signed by Thomas Hepbron that Ezekiel F. Chambers pay Richard Lynch the sum of $44.79 for the hire of the Negro boy Pere Butler, the question having come before Thomas Hepbron, James Hepbron, and Joseph Redue1836 December 29
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Charles L. Powell to "wife," Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1839 March 5Scope and Contents
Details of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.
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Papers1840-1848
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Cuthbert Powell, Washington, D.C., to his son, Charles L. Powell, Upperville, Virginia1841 July 9Scope and Contents
Private financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.
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Cuthbert Powell, Washington, D.C., to "wife," Catharine Powell, Upperville, Virginia1841 September 9Scope and Contents
Will not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.
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Charles L. Powell, Clifton, Virginia, to "wife," Selina Powell, Alexandria, D.C. Virginia1842 January 10Scope and Contents
Asking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and "humorous remarks of Charles Lamb," sexual relationship with her.
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Cuthbert Powell,Washington, D.C., to "wife," Catharine Powell, Upperville, Virginia1842 June 15Scope and Contents
Wishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at "Llangollen" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?
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Cuthbert Powell, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to "wife" Catharine Powell, "Llangollen," Loudoun County, Virginia1842 August 17Scope and Contents
Hustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.
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Catharine Powell, Llangollen, Virginia, to "husband" Cuthbert Powell, Washington, D.C.1842 August 24Scope and Contents
Discusses her story at "the Springs;" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.
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Cuthbert Powell, Washington, D.C., to "granddaughter" Rebecca Powell, Clifton, Virginia1843 February 21Scope and Contents
Compares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob "public treasures"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell1844 March 6Scope and Contents
Writes of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.
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Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Fauquier County, Virginia1846 August 21Scope and Contents
Daughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.
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"Daughter Rebecca Powell, Baltimore, Maryland? to "Mother" Selina Powell1846? November 15Scope and Contents
Discusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell1848? April 25Scope and Contents
Discusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says "Mother" is quite weak and "Father" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.
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Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia1848 October 2Scope and Contents
Describes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of "little Nan"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.
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Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Bec," Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia?1848? October 14Scope and Contents
Family news; mentions Laura's? wedding.
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Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1848? OctoberScope and Contents
Tells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from "Mother" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.
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Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "child" Rebecca Powell1848 November 8Scope and Contents
Discusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.
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Minna Powell, to Nina L. Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1848 November 13Scope and Contents
Speaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "child" Rebecca Powell1848 November 29Scope and Contents
Gloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her "companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.
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"Devoted Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House,Va.1848 December 19Scope and Contents
Family news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Minna Powell1848 December 26Scope and Contents
Speaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.
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Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1848? December 27Scope and Contents
Discusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.
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Papers1849
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1849 January 3Scope and Contents
Speaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite "agreeable and handsome"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, "Llangollen," Loudoun County, Virginia, to "granddaughter" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1849 January 13Scope and Contents
Rebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.
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"Devoted Father" Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Gloucester County, Virginia1849 January 16Scope and Contents
Speaks of dancing as a family as a "social amusement," but says that it does offend some "in the religious world;" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and "glove-knots" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Minna Powell1849 February 6Scope and Contents
Her brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Sister" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia1849 February 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1849 February 20Scope and Contents
Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.
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Cuthbert Powell, "Llangollen," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell1849 February 24Scope and Contents
Saw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to "meddle with party movements"; mentions "County Repeal of the dog law."
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"Devoted Sister," Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Minna Powell1849 February 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; "brother" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to daughter, Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Gloucester County, Virginia1849 March 20Scope and Contents
Father suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.
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"Devoted Father" Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia1849 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia?1848 October - 1849 MarchScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in "her condition"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on "short allowance," and Minna's consumption of beef.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Minna Powell, Gloucester, Virginia1849 April 4Scope and Contents
Describes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).
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"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "dearest child," Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1849 April 10Scope and Contents
Speaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.
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"Devoted sister," Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1849 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Sister Minna" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1849? October 5Scope and Contents
Describes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1849? October 8Scope and Contents
Discusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia1849? October 12Scope and Contents
Says Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of "Mother" and "Father"; discusses books.
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, undated1849? OctoberScope and Contents
Says Mr. Powell had his "likeness taken" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and "sister" Ann; discusses walking shoes.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Min," Mary E. Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1849 December 4Scope and Contents
Gives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her "excess of fat" and is walking three times a day.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1849 December 7Scope and Contents
Tells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that "brother" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Locust Hill, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, care of John Lloyd, Esq., Alexandria, Virginia1849 December 20Scope and Contents
Says they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and "brother Llew" have gone to the sale of slaves ("the sale of the negroes"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.
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"Devoted sister," Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1849 December 29,Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a "reading party"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.
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Papers1850-1852
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"Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850 January 7Scope and Contents
Tells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was "out."
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850 January 21Scope and Contents
Gives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.
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"Devoted Sister," Harriet L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850 January 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's "triumphant death."
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"Devoted Sister," Minna Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850 JanuaryScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from "devoted mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Bec," Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850? February 1Scope and Contents
Says many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.
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Hattie L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Sis" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1850? February 16Scope and Contents
Says she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from "mother" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.
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Harriet L. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1850 May 26Scope and Contents
Expresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of "Grandma" and "Grandpa" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1851 February 21Scope and Contents
Inquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina Powell1851 April 26Scope and Contents
Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.
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Catharine Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1851 December 27Scope and Contents
Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning "'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours," giving a religious viewpoint.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, Springdale, Virginia, to "granddaughter" Rebecca Powell1852 JanuaryScope and Contents
Speaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and "bleeding profusely".
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, Waverley, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell1852 February 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; "Llangollen" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.
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"Daughter" Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother"1852 August 13Scope and Contents
Speaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of "cholera"; reports of a good garden.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "child" Rebecca Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1852 September ?Scope and Contents
Gives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in "abolition ground"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Rebecca Powell1852 October 18Scope and Contents
Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "child" Rebecca Powell1852 November 1Scope and Contents
Mentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois to Rebecca Powell1852? NovemberScope and Contents
Describes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "child" Rebecca Powell1852 November 20Scope and Contents
Describes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.
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Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1852 December 17Scope and Contents
Speaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.
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Selina Powell,Henry, Illinois, to "child" Rebecca Powell1852 December 27Scope and Contents
Family news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.
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Document signed by Jno. M. Harrison, John A. Carter, and George Ayre involving the dispersal of Cuthbert Powell's estate, including lots in Alexandria by a commission appointed by Circuit Court of Loudoun County Va.1852?
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Papers1853
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "dear Father" John Lloyd1853 January 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as "Land Agents"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.
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Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Rebecca Powell1853 February 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of "Far West" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.
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Jane Janney, Baltimore, Maryland, to "Becca," Rebecca Powell1853 February 28Scope and Contents
Speaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "dear child" Rebecca Powell1853 March 1Scope and Contents
Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1853 March 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news; "land business" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "darling," Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.
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Minna Powell, Henry Illinois, to "Brother" Lloyd Powell, Lacon, Illinois1853 March 22Scope and Contents
States that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.
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Lloyd Powell, Lacon, Illinois, to Minna E. Powell, Henry, Illinois1853 March 28Scope and Contents
Mentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.
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Jane Janney, Baltimore, Maryland, to Rebecca Powell,1853 April 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.
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Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Brother"1853 April 29Scope and Contents
Tells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.
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"Brother" Lloyd Powell, Rushville, Illinois, to Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois1853 May 6Scope and Contents
Describes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.
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Selina Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "son," Lloyd Powell,1853 May 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Brother" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.
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Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Brother"1853 May 19Scope and Contents
Will soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.
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John Smith? to Jane Janney1853 May 30Scope and Contents
Gossips about "Miss Jane," a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from "Cousin" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.
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Minna E. Powell to "Brother" Lloyd PowellJune 1853?Scope and Contents
Expresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.
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Harriet Powell, "Locust Hill" Loudoun County, Virginia, to "sister"1853 August 30Scope and Contents
Describes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.
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Harriet Powell, "Llangollen," Virginia, to Sister1853 October 4Scope and Contents
Describes physical appearance of "Llangollen" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.
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Harriet Powell, "Llangollen," Virginia, to Nina Powell1853 October 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from "Hatty" Harriet Powell, "Llangollen," Virginia, to "Mother," Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of "flannel draws" over a "wadded petticoat."
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M. C. Lee, Arlington, Virginia, to Selina Powell, Louisville, Kentucky1851-1853 October 10,Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes "the West" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.
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"Hatty" Harriet Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "sister"1853 November 5Scope and Contents
Reports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.
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Papers1854-1855Scope and Contents
21 items.
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Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Marshall County? to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Baltimore, MarylandJanuary, Before 1854Scope and Contents
Tells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes "Mother" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.
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Harriet Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "sister"1854 January 3Scope and Contents
Speaks of attending a party; mentions "matching up" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.
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Catharine Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "son"1854 January 16Scope and Contents
Mentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.
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"Hatty" Harriet Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1854 March 9Scope and Contents
Mentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.
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Jane Janney, Baltimore, Maryland, to Rebecca Powell1854 March 14?Scope and Contents
Tells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.
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Charles L. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, Henry, Illinois1854 March 30Scope and Contents
Mentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.
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"Mother," Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Henry, Illinois1854 April 12Scope and Contents
Family news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.
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Rebecca Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Loudoun, Virginia1854 April 21Scope and Contents
Family news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.
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Charles L. Powell, Locust Hill, Virginia , to Nina Powell, Henry, Illinois1854 May 1,Scope and Contents
Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.
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Description of Minna Powell's death bed by her sister, Rebecca PowellMay 1854Scope and Contents
Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1854 post May 26Scope and Contents
Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.
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Charles L. Powell Brother, East Hampton, New York, to Nina Powell1854 October 8Scope and Contents
Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.
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Charles L. Powell, brother, East Hampton, New York, to "Nean," Nina Powell1854 October 14Scope and Contents
Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.
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Closing portion of father's sermon given at funeral of John Lloyd, Selina Lloyd Powell's brother1854
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List of articles for Mrs. Selina Powell left in the estate of her fathercirca 1854Scope and Contents
John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.
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Charles L. Powell, brother, East Hampton, New York, to Nina Powell, Henry, Illinois1855 January 7?Scope and Contents
Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .
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Jane Janney, Baltimore, Maryland, to Rebecca Powell1855 January 13Scope and Contents
Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.
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Charles L. Powell, brother, East Hampton, New York, to Nina Powell, Henry, IllinoisScope and Contents
Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a "horse fiddle"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.
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Charles L. Powell, brother, Williston Seminary, East Hampton, New York, to Nina Powell, Henry, Illinois1855 March 8Scope and Contents
Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.
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Charles L. Powell, Hartford Connecticut, to Nina Powell, Henry, Illinois1855 April 3Scope and Contents
Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1855 November 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all "disgusted" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia
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Papers1856-1857Scope and Contents
12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 January 14Scope and Contents
Describes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.
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Lloyd Powell, Alton, Illinois, to "Mother," Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 January 22Scope and Contents
Reports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from "home" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.
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Lloyd Powell, Cairo, Illinois, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 February 25Scope and Contents
Describes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.
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Lloyd Powell, Lake Pontchartrain Steamer California en route to Mobile, Alabama, to Hatty Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 March 12Scope and Contents
Describes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.
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Lloyd Powell, New Orleans, Louisiana, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 April 14Scope and Contents
Expresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.
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"Charley" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Saint Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 May 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.
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Frank George Francis Lloyd, Henry, Illinois, to ?1856 May 9Scope and Contents
Describes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.
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Catharine Powell, Bellevue Alexandria?, Virginia, to "granddaughter" Rebecca Powell1856 May 15Scope and Contents
Speaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 June 7Scope and Contents
Says he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.
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"Charles" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 July 20Scope and Contents
Reports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.
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Llloyd Powell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to "Sister" Hattie Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 November 9Scope and Contents
Inquires about the "weddings fair"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1856 November 17Scope and Contents
Nina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1856 February 15Scope and Contents
Tells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 February 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.
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Lloyd Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 February 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to "Father" C.L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 April 12Scope and Contents
Reports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.
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Lloyd Powell, Charleston, South Carolina, to "Mother" Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 April 12Scope and Contents
Gives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr.,Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 June 14Scope and Contents
Uncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.
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Selina Powell, Capon Springs, West Virginia, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 AugustScope and Contents
Describes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.
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Selina Powell, Capon Springs, West Va., to "Charley" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1857 August 7Scope and Contents
Family is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr. ,Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 August 9Scope and Contents
Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia to Nina Powell1857 August 22Scope and Contents
Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says "brother" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 October 12Scope and Contents
Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 November 15Scope and Contents
Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Sister" Hattie Powell, Winchester, Virginia1857 December 1Scope and Contents
Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1857 December 9Scope and Contents
Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "daughter" Nina Powell1857?Scope and Contents
Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, , to Nina Powell1857?Scope and Contents
Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.
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Papers1858Scope and Contents
20 items.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 January 17Scope and Contents
Refers to the "hard times" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother," Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 January 22Scope and Contents
Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 March 1Scope and Contents
Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1858 March 15Scope and Contents
Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.
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Lloyd Powell, aboard steamer J. C. Swon? at Cairo, Ill., to "Sister" Hattie Powell, Winchester, Va.1858 March 28Scope and Contents
Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1858 April 3Scope and Contents
Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?
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Lloyd Powell, Mobile, Ala., to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1858 April 22Scope and Contents
Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of "cousin" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of "cousin" John Wilson of New Orleans and of "cousin" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, VirginiaScope and Contents
Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1858 July 6Scope and Contents
Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 July 7Scope and Contents
Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 August 27Scope and Contents
Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 August 29Scope and Contents
Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1858 September 26Scope and Contents
Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Winchester, Virginia, to Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr.1858? September 28Scope and Contents
Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.
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Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.1858 October 20Scope and Contents
Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1858 October 28Scope and Contents
Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 December 5Scope and Contents
Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1858 December 16Scope and Contents
A birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the "editress" of the "Minnehaha"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to "mother," Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1858 December 19Scope and Contents
Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to Charlie, Charles Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1856-58 DecemberScope and Contents
Tells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.
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Papers1859Scope and Contents
18 items.
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Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, Maryland, to "Cousin Rebecca" Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 January 10Scope and Contents
Would love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 February 13Scope and Contents
Reports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Memphis, Tenn., to "Mother" Selina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 February 13Scope and Contents
Reports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 March 19Scope and Contents
Gives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1859 April 7Scope and Contents
Gives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1859 May 22Scope and Contents
Describes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 June 5Scope and Contents
A baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a "mad" dog who bit many people.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Sister" Hattie L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 June 13Scope and Contents
Gives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Sister" Rebecca Powell1859 July 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the "aerial vessel" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the "Republican"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1859 July 23Scope and Contents
Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from "New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico."
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell1859 August 8Scope and Contents
Reports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 September 11Scope and Contents
Reports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named "H and TB Janney and Co." Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Sister" Rebecca, Hattie, or Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 September 18Scope and Contents
Reports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.
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H. and T. B. Janney and Co., Henry, Illinois, to Miss Nina L. Powell, Henry, Illinois?1859 September 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at "Lloyd's Big Brick" in Henry, Illinois
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Sister" Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 October 30Scope and Contents
family news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of "Miss Mittie;" gives his opinion of marriage.
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Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1859 November 29Scope and Contents
A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1859 December 2Scope and Contents
Reports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "mother," Selina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1859 December 20Scope and Contents
Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the "Western" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of "Cook and his Confederates" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.
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Papers1860
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Mary L. Boice, Henry, Illinois, to Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois1860 February 2Scope and Contents
Invitation to a "Leap Year" party.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1860 February 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a "Leap Year" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a "Leap Year" party.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1860 February 16Scope and Contents
Talks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina L. Powell, Loudoun County, Virginia1860 March 14Scope and Contents
Discusses "spring fever" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for "Alexandria Gazettes" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.
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Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1860 March 21Scope and Contents
Writes about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1860 April 14Scope and Contents
Talks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell1860 April 24Scope and Contents
Talks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating "the 'Yankees' with their own men;" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "sister" Va.1860 May 18Scope and Contents
Discusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1860 July 22Scope and Contents
Family news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1860 July 30Scope and Contents
Discusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions "Uncle Richard's" card selling tour.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1860 August 26Scope and Contents
Discusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to "sister,"1860 October 28Scope and Contents
Discusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1860 November 16Scope and Contents
Inquires about trip to New England; mentions "Alexandria Sentinel;" family news.
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Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1860 December 3Scope and Contents
Discusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1860 December 11Scope and Contents
Discusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1860 December 16Scope and Contents
Nina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions "Pickwick Papers" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.
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Papers1861 January- June
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to "sister"1861 January ?Scope and Contents
Talks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as "Justice of the Peace"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1861 January 14Scope and Contents
Discusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1861 January 15Scope and Contents
Discusses political situation and "imminent danger of Civil War"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.
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Catharine Powell, "Bellvue," Loudoun County, Virginia?, to "son," Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Va.1861 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from "grandmother" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 January 20Scope and Contents
Describes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 February 1Scope and Contents
Discusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.
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"Grandmother Powell," Catharine Powell, "Bellvue," Loudoun County, Virginia?, to "granddaughter"1861 April 11Scope and Contents
Briefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "wife," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1861 April 18Scope and Contents
Information concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.
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Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1861 April 20Scope and Contents
Discusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois to "Father"Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1861 April 21Scope and Contents
Suffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "wife," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1861 April 23Scope and Contents
Discusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.
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Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1861 May 12Scope and Contents
Blockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.
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Llewellyn Powell, Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1861 May 18Scope and Contents
Discusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1861 May 26Scope and Contents
Orders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charley," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1861 June 10Scope and Contents
War's effects on postal service; family news.
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Lloyd Powell, in camp near Martinsburg, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 June 28Scope and Contents
Thanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.
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Lloyd Powell, in camp near Martinsburg, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia1861 June 30Scope and Contents
Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.
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Selina L. Powell, ?, Va., to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois1856-1861 JuneScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a "John Brown" has increased the "military spirit" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.
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Papers1861 July-December
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Lloyd Powell, near Martinsburg, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 July 3Scope and Contents
Prepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.
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J? B? W?, Winchester, Virginia, to Hattie Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 July 14Scope and Contents
Regrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr.1861 July 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.
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Lloyd Powell, Piedmont Station, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 July 18Scope and Contents
Asks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.
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Obituary of Lloyd Powell who died in the battle at Manassas1861 JulyScope and Contents
Includes description of L. Powell.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell?, to ?1861 post July 21Scope and Contents
Description of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.
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P. Bedinger, Lexington, Va., to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 July 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.
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Lizzie ?, Forest Hill, ?, to Nina Powell1861 August 4Scope and Contents
Thanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.
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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr.1861 August 15Scope and Contents
Complains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.
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George Finley, Co. G, Camp Mississippi, Loudoun County,Va., to Miss Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Va.1861 October 10Scope and Contents
Love letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.
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Document signed by Jefferson T. Martin, C. S. Marshal for the western District of Virginia, appointing Charles L. Powell, Jr.as a Deputy for the third Receivers District including counties of Berkeley, Clark, Frederick, Hampshire, Jefferson and Morgan1861 October 22Scope and Contents
Signed also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.
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Holmes? Conrad, Camp Cooper, ?, to "Cousin Rebecca," Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 November 9Scope and Contents
Thanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.
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George Finley, Camp near "Leesburg, Virginia," to Miss Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 November 29Scope and Contents
Thanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the "Big Spring" near Mr. Gray's.
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Texana Lucas, Cold Spring, Jefferson County, Va. (now West Virginia), to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 December 1Scope and Contents
States that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.
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Ellen Lucas, Cold Spring, Jefferson County, Va., now West Virginia, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 December 2Scope and Contents
Sympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.
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C. Powell Grady, Locust Hill, ?, to "Cousin Nina," Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia1861 December 11Scope and Contents
Thanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.
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Papers1862 January- August,
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia, to members of his family, Winchester, Virginia1862 February 14Scope and Contents
Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like "Greek fire" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr. Fairfield, Va., to Hattie Powell1862 May 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but "the spy" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with "Confederate States of America" seal.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Pendleton County, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia1862 May 13Scope and Contents
Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.
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Rebecca Powell, "The Wilderness," Prince Edward Court House,Va., to "Charlie," Charles L. Powell, Jr., Rockbridge Artillery, Gen. T. J. Jackson, Staunton, Va.1862 May 14Scope and Contents
Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell1861 May 23Scope and Contents
General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr. ,Mr. Gordons, ?, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia1862 May 26Scope and Contents
Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions "Rockbridge Artillery" being full; family news. Decorated with "Liberty and Union" seal.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia, to "daughter" either Rebecca, Hattie, or Nina Powell1862 May 26Scope and Contents
Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Mr. Gordon's, near Gordonsville, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Va.1862 May 28Scope and Contents
Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.
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"Mother" Selina Powell to Hattie Powell1862 May 29Scope and Contents
Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the "old town"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to Nina Powell1862 June 10Scope and Contents
Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Gordonsville, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia1862 June 10Scope and Contents
Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.
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Hattie Powell, Rome, ?, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1862 June 14Scope and Contents
Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.
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Hattie Powell, Rome, ?, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1862 June 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "Charley," Charles L. Powell, Jr.1862 June 27Scope and Contents
He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Gordonsville, Va., to "sister" Nina Powell1862 June 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Gordonsville, Va., to "sister" Nina Powell1862 June 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell, Rome, ?1862 June 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, , to Hattie Powell1862 JulyScope and Contents
Details about progress of the war; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Charlottesville, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr.1862 July 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled "Ashby" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Charlottesville, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1862 July 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.
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Hattie Powell, Rome, ?, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.1862 July 4Scope and Contents
Discusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.
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William H. Crank, Capt. and Enrolling Officer, Charlottesville, Va., signs note exempting Charles L. Powell, Jr. from Military Duty1862 July 23
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1862 July 26Scope and Contents
Expresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of "M's" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Charlottesville, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia1862 August 2Scope and Contents
Preparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Camp between Gordonsville and Orange Court House, Virginia, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia1862 August 13Scope and Contents
Has joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., Camp near Orange Court House, to "sister" Hattie or Rebecca Powell ?1862 August 14Scope and Contents
Describes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia, to one of his daughters, Hattie or Nina Powell ?1862 August 17Scope and Contents
He has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.
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Selina Lloyd Powell, , to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.?1862 August 24Scope and Contents
Charles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.
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Papers1862 September- October
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Capt. Carter M. Braxton, near Leesburg, Virginia, to Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia1862 September 4Scope and Contents
Explains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.
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Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad, Winchester, Virginia, to "Cousin" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Virginia?1862 September 6Scope and Contents
Town gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell1862 September 12Scope and Contents
Talks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.
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Charles L. Powell, Richmond, Virginia, to "daughter" Either Rebecca or Nina Powell1862 September 12Scope and Contents
Religious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Prince Edward, Va., to Hattie Powell, Rome, ?1862 September 16Scope and Contents
Informs her of "Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.
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"Sister" Ann M. Powell,"Locust Hill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to "Brother" Charles L. Powell, Sr.1862 September 17Scope and Contents
Offers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from "Mother" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Prince Edward Court House, Virginia, to "Cousin Sarah," Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad1862 September 25Scope and Contents
Thanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.
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"Mother," Catharine Powell, "Locust Hill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to "son," Charles L. Powell, Sr., Richmond, Va.1862 September 25Scope and Contents
Responds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.
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Obituary of Charles L. Powell, Jr., who died in the battle of Warrenton Springs1862 SeptemberScope and Contents
Includes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)
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Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad, Winchester, Virginia, to "Cousin," ?1862 October 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia
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Selina Powell, "Kenmuir", Louisa County, Va., to Nina Powell1862 October 16Scope and Contents
Gives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son "Charley" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.
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J. J. Dupuy, Americus, Ga., to Nina Powell1862 October 19Scope and Contents
Discusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.
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"Cousin" Kate S. Gray, "Locust Hill," near Leesburg, Virginia to Nina Powell1862 October 20Scope and Contents
Expresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.
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Hattie Powell,"Rome," ?, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1862 October 24Scope and Contents
Discusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1862 October 24Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to Nina Powell1862 October 27Scope and Contents
Comments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.
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Mary Custis Lee, Richmond, Virginia, to Selina (Loyd) Powell1862 October 30Scope and Contents
Describes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; "Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...".
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Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad, Winchester, Virginia, to "Cousin" Charles L. Powell, "Kenmuir," Trevillion's depot, Louisa County, Va.1862 October 31Scope and Contents
Discusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.
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Papers1862 November- December
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"Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va., to Nina Powell1862 November 4Scope and Contents
Describes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from "rot" that kills them.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr.,"Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to "darling," one of his daughters, Hattie or Rebecca Powell1862 November 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to "sister" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.
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"Friend" Getty McGuire, "Home" Winchester, Va., to Hattie Powell1862 November 12Scope and Contents
Sends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.
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Hunter Getty McGuire, Camp, Head Quarters, Va. District, to "Friend" Hattie Powell1862 November 12Scope and Contents
Sends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr.1862 November 16Scope and Contents
Family news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.
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Rebecca Powell, "Springfield," Va., to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell1862 November 16Scope and Contents
Expresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.
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Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad, Winchester, Virginia to "cousin" Charles L. Powell, Sr., "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va.1862 November 22Scope and Contents
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.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, "Locust Hill sic", Loudoun County, Virginia, to "granddaughter" Nina, Rebecca or Hattie Powell1862 December 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to "darling," Nina Powell1862 December 12Scope and Contents
Makes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.
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Selina Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1862 December 12Scope and Contents
Wishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.
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Rebecca Powell, "Springfield," Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir"?1862 December 15Scope and Contents
Discusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.
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Hattie L. Powell,Rome, ?, to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va.1862 December 16Scope and Contents
Makes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.
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Kate Gordon, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va., to Nina Powell1862 December 17Scope and Contents
Expresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ? to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va.1862 December 19Scope and Contents
Reminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va.1862 December 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.
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Hattie L. Powell, Rome, ?, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1862 December 24Scope and Contents
She has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.
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Papers1863 January- August
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell,"Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to daughter," Nina Powell, Prince Edward County, Virginia1863 January 2Scope and Contents
Inquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia1863 January 2Scope and Contents
Lots of town and family news.
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Rebecca Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia1863 January 12Scope and Contents
Problems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1863 January 16Scope and Contents
Her husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.
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Agnes Lee, Hickory Hill, ?, to Hattie Powell1863? JanuaryScope and Contents
Describes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.
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Rebecca Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Virginia1863 February 2Scope and Contents
Mentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the "conscript act"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.
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C. Powell Grady, Head Quarters,Valley District, New Market, Va., to "Cousin Nina" Powell.1863 February 7Scope and Contents
Family news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id177231
Rebecca Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1863 February 17Scope and Contents
family news; discusses her pay for tutoring.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id177232
Rebecca Powell, to Nina Powell1863 March 1Scope and Contents
Mentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id177233
"Lou," Brooker? to Nina Powell1863 March 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1863 March 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr. ,Powhatan County, Va. to "wife," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1863 April 1Scope and Contents
Gives information on job prospects; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Powhatan County, Va., to "darling," one of his daughters - Hattie, Rebecca, or Nina Powell1863 April 2Scope and Contents
Found a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.
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Willie J. ? Hull, "Camp Washington," Head Quarters, N. W. Virginia Brigade, to "Cousin Hattie" Powell, Rome1863 April 6Scope and Contents
Comments on his activities in the Army; refers to "the Picketts;" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.
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C. Powell Grady, Head Quarters, Va. District, to "dear cousin" either Hattie, Rebecca, or Nina Powell1863 April 10Scope and Contents
Comments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.
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Agnes Lee, Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell.1863 April 12Scope and Contents
Discusses clothes; family news; says they will visit Shirley Plantation soon; says Mary? must remain within the Union lines because the only way to leave is to walk eighteen miles at night, carrying baggage; mentions Robert E. Lee, George Washington, and Custis Lee.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Springfield, Va., to "Sister" Hattie Powell1863 April 24Scope and Contents
Mentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Powhatan County, Va., to "daughter" either Hattie, Rebecca, or Nina Powell1863 April 26Scope and Contents
Describes his house and surroundings; family news.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Prince Edward County, Va., to "precious Hattie" Powell1863 April 29Scope and Contents
Mentions "taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.
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Rebecca C. Powell, to "Mother," Selina Lloyd Powell1863 May ?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.
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C. Powell Grady, Head Quarters, Jones Cavalry Brigade, near Culpeper Court House, Virginia, to "cousin Nina" Powell, Winchester, Virginia1863 June 5Scope and Contents
Talks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General "Stonewall" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.
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Hattie Powell,"Prestwood" sic, Mecklenburg County, Va.?, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Va.?1863 June 13Scope and Contents
Family news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.
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"Cousin" Sarah Jane (Powell) Conrad, Winchester, Va., to "Hattie" Harriet Powell1863 July 8Scope and Contents
Discusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id177247
Powell? Grady?, to "cousin," ?1863 July 18Scope and Contents
Comments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.
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Horace Stringfellow, Rector, St. Martin's Parish, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina L. Powell, Winchester, Va.?1863 July 21Scope and Contents
States that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.
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? L. ?, "White Marsh," Gloucester County, Virginia, to Hattie Powell1863 July 24Scope and Contents
Discusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.
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Horace Stringfellow, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia?1863 August 3Scope and Contents
Comments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.
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Emily Powell?, Cousin, Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell1863 August 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses "keeping house" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.
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Horace Stringfellow, Hanover County, Virginia, to Miss Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia?1863 August 14Scope and Contents
Attempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.
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Charles Leven Powell, Sr.?, to ?1863 August 17Scope and Contents
Offer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.
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Papers1863 September- December
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Rebecca C. Powell, "Clover Plains," ?, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia or Hanover County, Virginia?1863 September 26Scope and Contents
Family news; questions Nina about her "beaux" and his courting ways; discusses education.
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"Cousin Powell" C. Powell Grady, Head Quarters, Lomax ? Brigade, ?, to Nina Powell, either Winchester of Hanover County, Virginia1863 October 1Scope and Contents
Refers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id178333
Hattie L. Powell, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 October 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news.
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Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 October 12Scope and Contents
Lots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.
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Charles L. Powell, Albemarle County, Va., to "wife," Selina (Lloyd) Powell1863 October 21Scope and Contents
Discusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.
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Hattie Powell, Prince Edward County, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 October 22Scope and Contents
Gives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.
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"Mother," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia?, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 October 24Scope and Contents
Comments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Mother Selina L. Powell1863 October 26Scope and Contents
Says she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.
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Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 November 7Scope and Contents
Family news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses "preserving with molasses"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to "wife," Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1863 November 12Scope and Contents
Discusses his teaching position.
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Hattie Powell, Greenwood Depot?, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1863 November 12Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Lettie?, Linden, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1863 November 16Scope and Contents
Gives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, ?, to Nina Powell1863 November 23Scope and Contents
Discusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.
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Nina Powell, Forest Hill, Hanover County, Virginia, to Mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell1863 November 25Scope and Contents
Refers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.
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Hunter McGuire, Camp near Orange County, Va., to Hattie Powell, Albemarle County, Va.?1863 November 26Scope and Contents
Thanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.
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Hattie L. Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell, Forest Hill, Hanover County, Virginia1863 November 29Scope and Contents
Mentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a "perforation of the bowels" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id178347
Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Prince Edward County, Virginia?1863 December 2Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Lettie?, Danville, Va., to Nina Powell, Forest Hill, Hanover County, Virginia1863 December 3Scope and Contents
Family news; expresses concern about "national affairs;" discusses religious point of view.
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Nina Powell, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia, to Mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Prince Edward County, Virginia?1863 December 4Scope and Contents
Family news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Prince Edward County, Virginia?1863 December 5Scope and Contents
Family news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id178351
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia1863 December 8Scope and Contents
Mentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for "sleeves or sleeve bands;" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that "Yanks" are making.
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Cousin Emily Powell?, Richmond, Virginia, to Nina Powell, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia1863 December 11Scope and Contents
Discusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, "larger than the Florida and the Alabama."
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id178353
Hattie L. Powell , Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia1863 December 15Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Hattie L. Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to "sister" Rebecca Powell1863 December 16Scope and Contents
Refers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing "bleached cotton;" family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1863 December 17Scope and Contents
Mentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1863 December 19Scope and Contents
Wishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell1863 December 28Scope and Contents
Discusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id178331
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Papers1864 January- February
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Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 January 3Scope and Contents
Comments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.
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Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia?1864 January 4Scope and Contents
Family news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, "Home Influency" that deals with raising children.
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Hattie Powell, Mill Quarter, ?, to Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia1864 January 6Scope and Contents
Mentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 January 9Scope and Contents
Mentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put "vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes"; and discusses school teaching; family news.
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Hattie Powell, Mill Quarter?, to Mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 January 21Scope and Contents
Has been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178366
Mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 January 23Scope and Contents
Offers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178367
Hattie Powell, Mill Quarter, ?, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Va.1863 January 25Scope and Contents
Discusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178368
Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 January 27Scope and Contents
Comments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178369
Nannie Anne Harriotte (Lloyd) Sterns, Pittsfield, Ill., to "sister" Rebecca (Lloyd) P. Tabb1864 JanuaryScope and Contents
Family news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 February 4Scope and Contents
Expresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about "yanks" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178371
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 February 7Scope and Contents
Gives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178372
Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1905-02-06T00:00:00.000Scope and Contents
Says she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly "well and fat" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178373
"Sister" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia, to Minnie Mary Lee Lloyd1864 February 9Scope and Contents
Advises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.
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Article from The Sentinel entitled "Address of the President to the Army,"1864 February 10Scope and Contents
Article in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their "devotion and self-sacrifice," and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178375
Lizzie Stringfellow?, Forest Hill, ?, to Nina Powell1864 February 11Scope and Contents
Congratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178376
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to "child" Nina or Rebecca Powell1864 February 14Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to "wife" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 February 16Scope and Contents
Mentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178380
Charles L. Powell, Sr., Norwood, Nelson County, Va., to Lt. John J. Dupuy, Prince Edward County, Va.1864 February 18Scope and Contents
Gives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.
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Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 February 18Scope and Contents
Town news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to "come out yet".
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178384
Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 February 19Scope and Contents
Discusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178386
Nina Powell, Forest Hill, Hanover County, Virginia, to "mother" Selina Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 February 22Scope and Contents
Says that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the "troops" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 February 23Scope and Contents
Discusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178389
Frank Lloyd Powell?, Richmond, Virginia, to "sister" ?1864 February 23Scope and Contents
Discusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178390
Hugh H. McGuire, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Va., to Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va.1864 February 23Scope and Contents
Thanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.
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Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 February 23Scope and Contents
Comments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178392
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, to Nina Powell1864 February 23Scope and Contents
Tells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the "panic," and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178393
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia1864 February 8Scope and Contents
Makes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to "Brother John" Dupuy?
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id178361
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Papers1864 March-May
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to "wife" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 March 5Scope and Contents
Mentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178395
Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 March 9Scope and Contents
Much town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178396
"Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia, to "daughter" Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 March 13Scope and Contents
Family news; expresses religious views.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia to "wife" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 March 20Scope and Contents
Family news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178398
Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 March 21Scope and Contents
Family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178399
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 March 24Scope and Contents
Discusses the weather; much town and family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178400
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia?1864 March 25Scope and Contents
Says her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178784
Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 March 31Scope and Contents
Sends her a letter from Kate?
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Hanover County, Virginia1864 April 2Scope and Contents
Discusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Hanover County?, Va.1864 April 6Scope and Contents
Family news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178799
Fannie Mac or Mae?, , to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Va.1864 April 11Scope and Contents
Family news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178788
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 April 15Scope and Contents
Comments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle, County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 April 19Scope and Contents
Describes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.
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Selina Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 May 3Scope and Contents
Discusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178791
Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 May 5Scope and Contents
Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.
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Rebecca Powell ?, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia ?, to "sister" either Nina or Hattie Powell1864 May 13Scope and Contents
Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.
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Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 May 17Scope and Contents
Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178794
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 May 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178795
Nina Powell, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia ?1864 May 20Scope and Contents
Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178796
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 May 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id178394
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Papers1864 June- October,
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Charlotte, Va., to Nina Powell, Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia1864 June 5Scope and Contents
Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id178798
Charles L. Powell, Sr., Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to "wife" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 June 6Scope and Contents
Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id178787
Emily Powell, Richmond, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 June 24Scope and Contents
Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.
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"Mother" Selina Powell to Nina L. Powell, Belvidere, ?1863 October - 1864? JuneScope and Contents
Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180119
Lizzie Stringfellow, "Forest Hill," Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 July 13Scope and Contents
Much town and family news.
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Lizzie ?, Petersburg, Va., to Nina Powell, care of James M. Booker, Moores Ordinary, Prince Edward County, Virginia1864 July 23Scope and Contents
Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180125
"Uncle Edmund" ?, Danville, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Va.1864 August 26Scope and Contents
Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).
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C. Stringfellow, Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina Powell,1864 September 4Scope and Contents
Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.
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Rebecca C. Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va., to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 September 18Scope and Contents
Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr.,Madison River Station, ?, to "wife" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Virginia1864 September 18Scope and Contents
Comments on typhoid fever; family news.
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Rebecca C. Powell, "Kenmuir," Louisa County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia1864 September 21Scope and Contents
Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.
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Selina Powell, Mr. Redd's, ?, to Nina Powell1864 September 24Scope and Contents
Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180134
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 September 29Scope and Contents
Much family and town news.
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Lettie?, Linden, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 September 29Scope and Contents
Comments on symptoms of the "fever"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180136
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte Court House, Va., to Nina Powell1864 October 7Scope and Contents
Family news; discusses teacher's pay.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte Court House,Va., to Nina Powell,Richmond, Virginia1864 October 10Scope and Contents
Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..
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Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 October 13Scope and Contents
Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on "her Willie," and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr.1864 October 17Scope and Contents
Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.
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"Sister" Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1864 October 24Scope and Contents
Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180142
Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 October 26Scope and Contents
Complains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle, County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 October 27Scope and Contents
Describes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180144
Lizzie Stringfellow, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, care of Dr. James Powell, Richmond, Va.1864 October 27Scope and Contents
Reports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id180145
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 October 31Scope and Contents
Gives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id178797
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Papers1864 November- December
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Lettie ?, Linden, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 November 2Scope and Contents
Gives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are "quaking"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through "these difficulties."
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180148
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia to Nina Powell1864 November 7Scope and Contents
Describes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180149
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to "Mother" Selina Powell, Richmond, Va.1864 November 10Scope and Contents
Asks about her "new home" in Richmond and her "new occupation" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180150
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia?, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 November 16Scope and Contents
Expresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180151
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina PowellScope and Contents
Describes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180152
"Fancy"?, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1864 November 28Scope and Contents
Discusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180153
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1864 December 5Scope and Contents
Describes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180155
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia to Nina Powell1864 December 11Scope and Contents
Discusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to "change her dress" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180156
N. F. Cabell, Nelson County, near Willow Bank, Va., to Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Station, corner of Washington and Duke Streets, Albemarle County, Va.?1864 December 17Scope and Contents
Discusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180157
Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 December 17Scope and Contents
Family news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.
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Hattie L. Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to "Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va.1864 December 18Scope and Contents
Expresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180160
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 December 22Scope and Contents
Describes a "homespun" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps "our beloved President" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180161
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1864 December 27Scope and Contents
Mentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on "the Danville road"; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180163
Rebecca C. Powell to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover, County, Va.1863-1864Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from "cousin" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180165
Rebecca Powell, to Nina Powell1863-1864Scope and Contents
Discusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id180147
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Papers1865 January - February
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W. D. Storke, Pickett's Division, to Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va.1865 January 4Scope and Contents
Thanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id180169
Rebecca C. Powell,Willow Bank, Prince George, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1865 January 6Scope and Contents
Tells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 8Scope and Contents
Comments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.
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Selina Powell,Norwood, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 13Scope and Contents
Discusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was "disabled" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Tye River Ware-House, Nelson County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1865 January 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 15Scope and Contents
Family news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.
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Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 17Scope and Contents
Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a "brave, Christian soldier."
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"Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 20Scope and Contents
Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.
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"Mother" Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va., to "child" Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1865 January 28Scope and Contents
family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 January 30Scope and Contents
Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.
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Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to "sister" Rebecca Powell1865 February 1Scope and Contents
Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to "sister" Rebecca Powell.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va., to "daughter" Nina Powell1865 February 5Scope and Contents
Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, to Nina Powell,1865 February 5Scope and Contents
Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.
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Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va., to "precious darling" Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1865 after February 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to "Sir" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.
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Hattie Powell, to "darling" Nina Powell1865? January-February 19Scope and Contents
Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.
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Charles L. Powell, Sr., Alexandria, Virginia, to "darling" Rebecca Powell1865 February 19Scope and Contents
Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.
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Rebecca Powell,Willow Bank, P. G.?, Va., to Nina Powell1865 February 20Scope and Contents
Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id180186
Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Ballsville, Va.?, to Nina L. Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 February 23Scope and Contents
Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id180187
S. R.? Pickens, Head Quarters, Battle's Brigade, Army A. N. V., to "Miss Powell" either Rebecca, Nina, or Hattie Powell1865 February 24,Scope and Contents
Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id180167
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Papers1865 March- August
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Rebecca C. Powell, Liberty Hall sic? Liberty Hill, Va.?, to Nina Powell1865 March 18Scope and Contents
Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.
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Selina L. Powell, Norwood, Va., to Nina Powell, "Bremo," Fluvanna County, Va.1865 March 19Scope and Contents
Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by "Bremo" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is "broken up," the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of "shall" and "will" in writing letters.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180191
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Norwood?, ?1865 March 21Scope and Contents
Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to "the government;" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180771
Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 March 31Scope and Contents
Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.
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"Cousin" Bettie F. Colston, "Hill and Dale," ?, to "Cousin" Beck Rebecca Powell1861-1865 April 17Scope and Contents
Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.
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?, Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell, Goochland, Va.1865 April 18Scope and Contents
Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..
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S. F. Brent?, L. Bremo, Fluvanna County?, Va., to Nina Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va.1865 April 24Scope and Contents
Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'
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Agnes Lee, Richmond, Virginia, to Hattie Powell1865 April 27Scope and Contents
Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.
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Selina Powell to "darling" one of daughters - Hattie, Rebecca or Nina, Richmond, Virginia1861-1865 AprilScope and Contents
Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.
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"Friend" Getty McGuire, to Rebecca Powell1865 June - JulyScope and Contents
Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Virginia1865 May 4Scope and Contents
Refers to "free negroes" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of "negro robbers" and describes their actions.
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Hattie Powell, "Blenheim," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Minnie Lloyd, her aunt1865 May 7Scope and Contents
Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.
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Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell, Richmond, Virginia1865 June 15Scope and Contents
Lots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Liberty Hall, Va., to Nina Powell1865? JuneScope and Contents
Reports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.
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Mary Custis Lee, Richmond, Virginia, to Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1865 post April - ante JulyScope and Contents
Discusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the "Yankee officers" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180783
Lizzie Stringfellow?,"Retreat," Raccoon Ford, to Nina Powell1864 or 1865? August 3Scope and Contents
Reports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180784
Lettie ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Virginia1865 August 4Scope and Contents
Tells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of "our" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180785
Nannie ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Virginia1865 August 5Scope and Contents
Expresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180786
Hattie Powell, , to Nina Powell, Norwood, Nelson County, Va.?1865 August 9Scope and Contents
Family news.
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?, Cumberland Court House, to ?1865 August 10Scope and Contents
Poem entitled "The Bachelor's Consolation" written by "Goodman A. Bachelor."
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Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Louisa County, Va.1865 August 14Scope and Contents
Family news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Blacks; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180789
Hattie L. Powell, Mt. Ida, ?, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1865 August 31Scope and Contents
Discusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.
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Mary Custis Lee, Richmond, Virginia, to Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1865 June-AugustScope and Contents
Discusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id180189
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Papers1865 September- December
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Hattie (Harriet) Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina L. Powell, Leesburg, Virginia1865 September 3Scope and Contents
Discusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Cliver Plains, ?, to Nina Powell,1865 September 5Scope and Contents
Discusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.
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"Pale Blossom" Lettie ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1865 September 8Scope and Contents
Discusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180795
Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood, Albemarle County, Va., to Nina Powell1865 September 9Scope and Contents
Reports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180796
"Mother" Selina Powell, Mr. Booker's, Prince Edward County, Va.?, to "daughter" Nina or Hattie1861-1865 September 30Scope and Contents
Says that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180797
"Pale Blossom" Lettie?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1865 October 24Scope and Contents
Family news.
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Rebecca Powell, Liberty Hall, Va., to Nina Powell,1865 November 27Scope and Contents
Describes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180799
Getty McGuire, Winchester, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell1865? NovemberScope and Contents
Says Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180800
Douglas F. Forrest, Richmond, Virginia, to "cousin" Nina Powell?, Alexandria, Virginia1865 December 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180801
"Pale Blossom" Lettie?, Danville, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1865 December 12Scope and Contents
Writes about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.
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"daughter" Hattie L. Powell to Selina Powell, Charlotte County, Va.?1861-1865?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to "daughter" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180803
Selina Powell, to "darling" Selina Powell daughter Nina, General Lee's, Richmond, Virginia1861-1865Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during "these war times"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.
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"Mother" Selina L. Powell, to one of daughters Rebecca, Hattie, or Nina1861-1865Scope and Contents
Discusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.
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"Cousin" Sarah J. (Powell) Conrad, to ReBecca Powell1861-1863Scope and Contents
Describes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180806
"Sister" Selina Powell to Mary (Mrs. Frank Lloyd), Charlotte Court House, Charlotte County, Virginia1861-1865Scope and Contents
Asks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180807
Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va., to Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Alexandria, Virginia2018-01-10T00:00:00.000Scope and Contents
Speaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses "the college" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to "confederate eyes;" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.
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Selina Powell, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1861-1865 June 15Scope and Contents
Comments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.
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Selina Powell, to Nina Powell, Richmond, Va.1861-1865Scope and Contents
Sends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id180810
Selina Powell, to ?1861-1865Scope and Contents
Discusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the "oath" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, to Nina Powell,1861-1865Scope and Contents
Reports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.
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Rebecca Powell, to Nina Powell1861-1865Scope and Contents
Says that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?
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Selina Powell, to one of her daughters1861-1865?Scope and Contents
Describes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.
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Papers1866Scope and Contents
34 items.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, ?, to Nina Powell1866 January 10Scope and Contents
Discusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.
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Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va., to Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 January 20Scope and Contents
Sends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.
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Rebecca Powell, Liberty Hall, Willow Bank, Va.?, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 January 27Scope and Contents
Describes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.
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Charles Lloyd Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" either Rebecca, Nina, or Hattie Powell1866 January 28Scope and Contents
Discusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id180820
Becca Rebecca Powell, Greenwood Depot, ?, to Nina Powell1866 January 28Scope and Contents
Discusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.
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"Cousin" Emily Forrest?, Baltimore, to Nina Powell1866 February 2Scope and Contents
Discusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.
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"Cousin" Emily D. Forrest?, Baltimore, to Nina Powell1866 February 7Scope and Contents
Discusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.
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Hattie L. Powell, Richmond, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 February 8Scope and Contents
Describes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.
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Hattie L. Powell, to Nina Powell, "Rolling View" ?1866 February 18Scope and Contents
Discusses daily life and schedule; family news.
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Hattie L. Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to Nina Powell1866 March 6Scope and Contents
Describes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.
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Charles L. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughters" Rebecca Powell1866 March 11Scope and Contents
Description of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the "Radicals," Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.
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"Friend" Mary G. Palcoke, Solitaire, Richmond, Va.?, to Nina Powell, Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia1866 March 12Scope and Contents
Tells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, "Yankee" rule, and free Blacks; news about friends in the neighborhood.
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Rebecca C. Powell, "Liberty Hall," Nelson County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1866 March 14Scope and Contents
Describes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.
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"Sister" Hattie L. Powell, "Rolling View," ? to Rebecca Powell1866 March 18Scope and Contents
Tells of people she has seen or heard from.
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Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1866 March 18Scope and Contents
Discusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.
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Hattie Powell, "Rolling View," ?, Nina Powell,1866 April 4Scope and Contents
Gives an account of her "Easter excursion," reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1866 April 24Scope and Contents
Describes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own "home."
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"Cousin" Emily Forrest?,Cumberland, Md., to Nina Powell1866 May 19Scope and Contents
Tells of stay in Cumberland with her "sister and brother"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.
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"Sister" Hattie L. Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to Nina Powell, Corner of Washington and Duke Streets, Alexandria, Virginia1866 May 21Scope and Contents
Asks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.
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Hattie Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to Nina Powell1866 May 28Scope and Contents
Tries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.
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Hattie Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to Nina Powell1866 June 1Scope and Contents
Gives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the "Council;" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.
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Hattie Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to "sister" Rebecca Powell1866 June 12Scope and Contents
Describes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.
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Rebecca C. Powell,"Liberty Hall," Nelson County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1866 June 15Scope and Contents
Asks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.
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Hattie L. Powell, "Rolling View," ?, to Nina Powell1866 June 18Scope and Contents
Discusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1866 July 11Scope and Contents
Explains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Falkland, ?1866 August 16Scope and Contents
Invites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.
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Lettie Lavelette?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 September 22Scope and Contents
Expresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or "knights," in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 October 10Scope and Contents
Gives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.
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"Friend" Nannie Nancy ? Lavalette's sister, Linden, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1866 November 3Scope and Contents
Thanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, Charlotte, ?, to Nina Powell1866 November 7Scope and Contents
Writes that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Greenwood Depot, ?, to "Mother" Selina L. Powell1866 November 22Scope and Contents
Discusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.
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Lettie Lavalette?, "Linden" Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell1866 November 28Scope and Contents
Describes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.
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"Friend" Nannie Nancy ?, "Linden" Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 December 12Scope and Contents
Tells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1866 December 18Scope and Contents
Tells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.
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Papers1867- 1869
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, VirginiaScope and Contents
Describes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.
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Nannie Nancy, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 February 1Scope and Contents
Describes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 February 16Scope and Contents
Describes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.
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Nannie Nancy ?, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 March 21Scope and Contents
Tells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 March 22Scope and Contents
Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the "demoralizing" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.
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M. C. Lee, Lexington, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 April 18Scope and Contents
Sends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.
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Nannie Nancy ?, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 June 14Scope and Contents
Describes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Falkland," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 July 8Scope and Contents
Says that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.
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Hattie Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Berryville, ?Scope and Contents
Gives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.
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Nannie Nancy ?, Danville, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 October 11Scope and Contents
Describes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Hattie Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 October 22Scope and Contents
Thanks Hattie for her announcement of her "change of condition" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.
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Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Lexington, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867 October 28Scope and Contents
Discusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.
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M. C. Lee, Lexington, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1867? November 16Scope and Contents
Discusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.
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Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va., to Rebecca C. Powell1867 December 24Scope and Contents
Discusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.
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Hattie Powell, to Nina Powell?1862-1867?Scope and Contents
Asks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any "situations" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her "into such a state".
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1868 January 29Scope and Contents
Tells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of "Sis" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.
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Hattie Powell, to Nina L. Powell1865-1868 JuneScope and Contents
Recommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.
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"Cousin" Emily Forrest?, 87 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1869 February 6Scope and Contents
Thanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.
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Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Nina1905-02-11T00:00:00.000Scope and Contents
Tells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell,1868 February 15Scope and Contents
Tells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well "under the circumstances;" news about neighborhood.
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Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell,1869 February 21Scope and Contents
Describes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.
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"Sister" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell1869 February 26Scope and Contents
Gives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.
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"Sister" Hattie L. P. Smoot, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell1869 February 28Scope and Contents
Discusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.
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"Cousin" Samuel Hopkins, White Hall, Md., to Nina Powell, care of Charles Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1869 May 29Scope and Contents
Regrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw "Cousin Rebecca" in town.
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Nannie Anne Lefevere Dupuy, Farmville, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1905-02-11T00:00:00.000Scope and Contents
Tells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with "Sis" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id180856
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Papers1870
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A. M. Randolph, Baltimore, Maryland, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 January 15Scope and Contents
Apologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.
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Getty McGuire, Winchester, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell,1866-1870? January 8Scope and Contents
Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.
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"Cousin" E. H. Crenshaw, Baltimore, Maryland, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 February 15Scope and Contents
Discusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.
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Kate ?, Richmond, Virginia, to "Cousin" Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 May 12Scope and Contents
Apologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, "Linden," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 July 5,Scope and Contents
Extends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.
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Jane P. Norris, Berryville, Va.?, to "Sister" Selina L. Powell1870 July 7Scope and Contents
Offers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.
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Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va., to Selina Powell1870 July 15Scope and Contents
Gives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.
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"Cousin" Maud Powell?, Fairfield, ?, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 July 18Scope and Contents
Tells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.
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"Friend" Belle Smith, Cedar Mountain, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 August 4Scope and Contents
Offer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Mountain House, ?, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 August 5Scope and Contents
Describes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.
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Lizzie Stringfellow?, Springbank, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1870 September 16Scope and Contents
Expresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.
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"Mother" Selina L. Powell to "darling" Selina Powell1870 September 29Scope and Contents
Says she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, to "darling" Nina Powell1870 October 3Scope and Contents
Gives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with "cousin" Lizzie.
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Belle Smith, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell1870 October 5Scope and Contents
Discusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.
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Lizzie Stringfellow, Petersburg, Va., to Nina Powell1870? December 8Scope and Contents
News of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.
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Lizzie Stringfellow, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, to Nina Powell1865-1870 December 20Scope and Contents
Pleads with her to visit them for Christmas.
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Lizzie Stringfellow, Mountain House, Botetourt County, ?, to Nina Powell1865-1870Scope and Contents
Reports that they have been trying both the "Alleghany Springs" and the "Yellow Sulfur" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.
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?, to ?1865-1870?Scope and Contents
Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.
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Papers1871- 1872
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Lettie Lavalette ?, Danville, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 January 23Scope and Contents
Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.
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"Cousin" Kate Powell, Richmond, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 January 28Scope and Contents
Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.
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"Cousin" Sue A. Grady, 69 Mount Vernon Place, ?, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 March 15Scope and Contents
Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as "intellectual" and "pious"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.
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"Cousin" Kate S. Powell, Richmond, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 March 20Scope and Contents
Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.
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Lettie Lavalette ?, Farmville, Va., to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 April 5Scope and Contents
Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.
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"Friend" A. M. Fitzhugh, to Nina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 April 11Scope and Contents
Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.
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"Mother" Selina Powell, to Nina Powell Hepburn1871 April 14Scope and Contents
Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a "good man." Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.
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Belle ?, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn,1871 April 17Scope and Contents
Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.
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"Mother" Selina L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "darling" Nina Powell Hepburn1871 April 19Scope and Contents
Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband "Mr. Hepburn"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.
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"Sister" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn,1871 April 21Scope and Contents
Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Selina Powell Hepburn1871 June 9Scope and Contents
Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.
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"Mother" Selina L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn1871 June 22Scope and Contents
Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.
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Selina Powell to Miss Selina L. Powell1870-1871? AugustScope and Contents
Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.
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Obituary of Selina Powell (d. August 4, 1871)1871 AugustScope and Contents
Includes description of S. Powell.
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Charles L. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Mr. R. H. McKim1871 August 10Scope and Contents
Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.
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M. C. Lee, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1871 September 21Scope and Contents
Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.
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C. B. Riddick?, Blackwater Boat, ?, to Cousin Mollie and Uncle Ed1871 October 27Scope and Contents
Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.
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Selina L. Powell, to one of daughters Rebecca, Hattie, or Ninaundated, 1864-1871 JanuaryScope and Contents
Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to "sister." Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on "official business."
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Lettie Lavalette ?, Princeton, Massachusetts, to Nina Powell Hepburn1872 August 12Scope and Contents
Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.
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Lavalette ?, "Dixie," Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell Hepburn1872 December 10,Scope and Contents
Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.
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Papers1873- 1879
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Lavalette ?, Prince Edward County, Va., to Nina Powell Hepburn1873 July 31Scope and Contents
Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.
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"Cousin" E. S. Hopkins, Whitehall, Md., to Nina Powell Hepburn, Waterford, Loudoun County, Virginia1873 November 26Scope and Contents
Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.
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Nina Powell Hepburn,Waterford, Va.?, to "Sister" Rebecca Powell1874 February 15Scope and Contents
Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.
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George Washington Custis Lee, Lexington, Va., to Miss Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1874 October 27Scope and Contents
Discusses tuition for Mildred.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn,post 1874 December 22,Scope and Contents
Reports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburnpost 1874Scope and Contents
Reports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia to Nina Powell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1875 March 21Scope and Contents
Tells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.
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George Washington Custis Lee, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Miss Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1875 March 30Scope and Contents
Sends a check for Mildred's tuition.
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Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Nina Powell Hepburn1875 May 12Scope and Contents
Hopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.
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"Sister" Rebecca C. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1875 June 13Scope and Contents
Gives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.
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"Cousin" I. E. White, Edgewood, ? to Nina Powell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1876 February 13Scope and Contents
Sends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.
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"Cousin" I. E. White, Baltimore, Maryland, to Nina Powell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1876 March 25Scope and Contents
Tells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.
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S. S. Hepburn, Kent County, Md., to "Sister Beck" Rebecca Powell1876 May 24Scope and Contents
Tells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1876 June 4Scope and Contents
Gives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn, Fairlee, Kent County, Md.1876? October 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.
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"Sister" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn1877 February 11Scope and Contents
Gives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.
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Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Selina Hepburn, Fairlee, Kent County, Md.1877 September 9Scope and Contents
Tells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.
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Newspaper clipping of article entitle "Rev. Mr. Rainsford on Salvation by Christ"1877 November
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn,Kent County, Md.1879 March 18Scope and Contents
Says she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.
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Papers1880-1883
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Charles L. Powell, Catlett, Fauquier County, Virginia, to "daughter" Nina P. Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1880 August 18Scope and Contents
Wishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Nina Powell Hepburn1880 October 27Scope and Contents
Gives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.
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Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Sewell Hepburn, Kent County, Md.1880 November 5Scope and Contents
Teases him about his "destitute condition," having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.
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Charles L. Powell, Rectory, Kent County, Md.? to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell1883 August 5Scope and Contents
Is happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his "mental vision"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.
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Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell1883 August 15Scope and Contents
Discusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.
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Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell, Bethlehem, New Hampshire1883 August 23Scope and Contents
Discusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.
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Papers1885-1889
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Charles L. Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell1885 August 17Scope and Contents
Says that her "Scotts Nephew" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.
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Charles L. Powell1885 August 25Scope and Contents
Describes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.
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Fitzhugh Lee, Evergreen, ? to Rebecca Powell1885 December 5Scope and Contents
Discusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.
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Charles L. Powell,Old Church, Va., to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell, Capon Springs, West Va.1888 July 8Scope and Contents
Describes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.
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Charles L. Powell, Old Church, Va., to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell, Capon Springs, West Va.1888 July 17Scope and Contents
Hopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.
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Carles L. Powell, Old Church, Va., to "daughter" Rebecca C. Powell, Capon Springs, West Va.1888 July 26Scope and Contents
Expresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.
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"Nephew" Charley Hepburn, "The High School," Episcopal High School?, ?, to "Aunt Beck" Rebecca C. Powell, Arlington Institute, Alexandria, Virginia1888 September 28Scope and Contents
Describes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.
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Charley Hepburn, E.H.S. Episcopal High School?, ? to "Aunt Beck" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1888 November 18Scope and Contents
Describes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.
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Charley Hepburn, E.H.S. Episcopal High School?, ?, to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1889 February 3Scope and Contents
Tells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.
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Papers1891-1927
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Charles Hepburn, Old Church, Va., to "Aunt Beck," Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1891 September 20Scope and Contents
Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.
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Charles L. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "granddaughter" Selina L. Hepburn1893 March 6Scope and Contents
Discusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.
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Lloyd Hepburn, E.H.S. Episcopal High School?, ?, to "Aunt Beck" Rebecca C. Powell1893 March 14Scope and Contents
Says he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.
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Gerard Hopkins, Waverly, Gloucester, Virginia to "Cousin" Nina Hepburn,Yorktown, Va.1893 July 2Scope and Contents
Thanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.
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Charles Hepburn, Old Church, Va., to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia1893 December 24Scope and Contents
Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.
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Charles L. Hepburn,College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia1894 March 11Scope and Contents
Discusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his "girl" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.
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Lloyd Hepburn, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., to "Aunt Bec," Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia,1894 May 30Scope and Contents
Discusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the "final week"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.
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Charles Levin Hepburn, Charles Town, West Virginia, to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, 714 Queen St., Alexandria, Virginia1894 November 15Scope and Contents
Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.
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Lloyd Hepburn, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., to "Aunt" Rebecca C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia1896 February 28Scope and Contents
Hopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their "great mutual loss" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.
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Rev. John J. Lloyd, 704 Pearl Street, Lynchburg, Va., to "Cousin"1896 December 12Scope and Contents
Discusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.
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Mrs. Robert C. Powell, Townend House, Braddock Heights, Alexandria, Virginia, to Selina Mrs. Snowden Hopkins, Nuttall, Gloucester County, Va.1927 March 15Scope and Contents
Discusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.
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Papersundated
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"Friend" Lizzie (Stringfellow) Watkins, Culpeper, Va., to Nina PowellBefore 1871Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.
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Selina Powell, to one of her daughters Rebecca, Hatty, Minna?1841-1862Scope and Contents
Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.
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Selina Powell, Charlotte, Va., to "darling" Rebecca or Nina1850-1870? October 18Scope and Contents
Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent "outrages" there; says she has a "horror of drunken negroes."
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"Mother" Selina Powell,Alexandria, Virginia, to "darling" Nina Powell, Petersburg, Va.Before 1870 March 5Scope and Contents
Advises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost "all black and white" went to the "procession" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.
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Lizzie Stringfellow, "Violet Banks," ?, to Nina PowellBefore 1870 July 6Scope and Contents
Discusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.
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"Friend" Cary M. B.?, Winchester, Virginia, to Nina Powell, Leesburg, Loudon County, Va.Before 1870 August 28Scope and Contents
Discusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the "Bear's Den"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.
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Selina L. Powell, Prince Edward County, Va., to Hattie PowellBefore1870Scope and Contents
Says her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.
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Nina Powell, to "mother" Selina Powell,Before 1870Scope and Contents
Discusses dresses; writes of a "Mr. C.," assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.
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Selina L. Powell, to "darling," one of daughtersBefore 1871Scope and Contents
Says that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.
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Selina Powell, to daughter Mary E. Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia1835-1854Scope and Contents
Discusses the remedies "Mother" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says "Ma" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.
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Nina L. Powell, to "mother" Selina Powell,Before 1871Scope and Contents
Describes her daily schedule, including teaching for "the girls;" says the "Captain" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr.,Upperville ?, to Nina Powell,no year January 6Scope and Contents
Says he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.
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Jane E. White, Baltimore, Maryland, to Nina Powell Hepburn, Fairlee, Kent County, Md.no year February 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the "Home for Fallen Women," if Emily declines.
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"Grandmother" Catharine Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to Becca Rebecca Powellno year March 5Scope and Contents
Says she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.
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"Mother" Selina Powell., to "daughter" Rebecca, Hattie or Ninano year March 15 ?Scope and Contents
Tells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.
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Selina Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, to "sister" Minnie Lloyd?no year September 25 ?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184398
Rebecca Tabb, Witchley, to "my dear Brother"no year December 22Scope and Contents
Tells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184400
Selina Powell, to one of daughtersundatedScope and Contents
Gives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.
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Selina Powell, to Nina PowellundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184405
Selina Powell, to Nina PowellundatedScope and Contents
Sends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184407
"Mother" Selina Powell, to one of her daughters Nina or RebeccaundatedScope and Contents
Discusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184410
Hattie Powell, to Nina PowellundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Consoles her in her time of "troubles"; says she has heard from their mother that she "bears them bravely"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184412
Hattie Harriet Powell to Nina Powell?undatedScope and Contents
Describes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id184414
Rebecca C. Powell,, to Nina Powell, care of Mr. Redds, ?undatedScope and Contents
News of family and friends.
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Charles L. Powell, Jr., to Nina PowellundatedScope and Contents
Describes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185949
Rebecca Powell, to Nina Powell, care of George ReddsundatedScope and Contents
Asks her to send socks.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185955
Cousin Ellen ?, to Nina PowellundatedScope and Contents
Tells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185956
"Cousin" Millie, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia, to Selina Powell Hepburn or Lloyd Hepburn ?undatedScope and Contents
Thanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185957
"Cousin" Jeanie to "dear girl" ?undatedScope and Contents
Discusses religious matters; lists social events.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185958
Text of a wedding, in the handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell ?, sent to Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MarylandundatedScope and Contents
Describes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185959
Poem written by S.? H.? Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, entitled "Written at the Line of the Yellow Fever"undated
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A short story entitled "A Walk," about an encounter with fairies in ScotlandundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states "written by Minna when eight years of age."
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Copies of Historical Letters1775-1798Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 items.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185963
George Washington,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Burwell Bassett, Eltham, New Kent County, Va.1775 June 19Scope and Contents
Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185965
Arthur Lee, Challiot, to Benjamin Franklin1777 November 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.
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General George Washington, Mount Vernon, Va., to Sarah Fairfax, widow of George William Fairfax1798 MayScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in "rural amusements;" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, "though not as large as London," and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become "one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world."
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185975
S. Pleasonton, to William H. Winder, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185963
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185990
Letters concerning land business of Powell family.1852-1894Scope and Contents
Mainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id185995
Indenture between Richard Scrugges of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va. and William Bassett, Blissland Parish, New Kent County, Va.1713 December 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..
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Deed of sale between Darby Ryan and Edward Dorsey for land in Frederick County, Md., Witnessed by John Hepburn1750 June 20Scope and Contents
Physical Location: See medium oversize file.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id186001
Copies of land grants and deeds dealing with Illinois and the County of Alexandria, District of Columbia1812-1831
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id186002
Land deeds dealing with Peoria County and Mercer County, Ill.1840
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id186003
Land deeds, copies of land deeds and abstracts dealing with Hampton County, Va.; Fulton County, Ill.; Marshall County, Ill.; Mercer County, Ill.1850-1861
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id186005
Land deeds and business letters dealing with Mercer County and Peoria County, Ill.1881-1886
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Description of plots of landundated
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Certificates of Redemption to Charles L. Powell concerning land taxes in Illinois1869-1880
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id186011
Receipts relating to the Powell family, mainly tax receipts of Illinois1855-1889
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 8 id186013
Summons from the Sheriff of Hanover County, Virginia to Powell family members which describes the relationship between these members1898 January 26
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 9 id186021
Carte de visite, head and shoulder view, of Robert E. Lee1866 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..
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Carte de visite, head and shoulder view, of Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va.1866 February 7
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Carte de visite, head and shoulder view, of Mary Custis LeeundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.
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Empty Envelopesundated
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Manuscript volume 1: Diary of Rebecca C. Powell, entitled "Incidents of the War of 1861-62"1861-1862Scope and Contents
Includes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. Manuscript Volume 1.
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Manuscript volume 21861-1863?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Book includes a biographical sketch of Col. Leven Powell by Major Burr Powell son: a description of the battle at Manassas Junction on 1861 July 21in a letter from Dr. Hunter McGuire, Surgeon of Jackson's Brigade, to his Mother (Copy); Civil War Journal (May 1 - May 27); list of names: dead? under Civil War battles; Civil War Journal 1862 December 18 -1863 March 28; Leven Powell, Hampton to Sally Sarah Powell,1776 January 27, (Copy). Manuscript Volume 2.
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Manuscript volume 3: Personal accounts of Nina Powell Selina Lloyd (Powell) Hepburn1861-1868Scope and Contents
Also includes recipes and how to dye cloth. Manuscript Volume 3.
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Manuscript volume 4: Record book of Rev. Sewell Stavely Hepburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, and Kent County, Md.1869-1879Scope and Contents
Includes visiting, baptismal and confirmation lists, and marriages performed, accounts and prayers. included of pages concerning members of Powell Family. Manuscript Volume 4.