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       Williamsburg  March 5th 1866

My Dear Elizabeth

                                   It

was my intention to write a long letter to you but I find I have not enough time, & be [?] of the mail. The climate is about as healthy here as it is any where I think. At any rate beggars cannot be the choosers in these times. Becca is well. [that?] is tolerably. How is your health. Do not [.....uple] about the enclosed. It is an account. I do not need it. Things are gloomy here enough, but not beyond what was to be expected after such a convulsion. Give my love to Cousin Frances & believe me to remain

                Your affectionate
                            Benj. S. Ewell

Miss Elizabeth S. Ewell

To

             Miss Elizabeth S. E[.......]
                     care of Francis Lowndes
                           Georgetown

                                 District of Columbia

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