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Williamsburg – August 9th 1867
My Dear Elizabeth
This
morning at 3 o'clock, after having suffered
with the bilious dysentery for more than a
week, Becca . quietly & calmly died. If she was
to die now I prefer her dying here. She was
as kindly, & attentively treated as I know how to
have done. She had but little pain, but
gradually sunk. She was not nursed by ladies here
in compliance partly with her own wishes. As
usual with such diseases she was iritable &
as she was less restrained by the servants the Doctor thought
it the best course. [Mrs.?] Southall was with her at the last
& remains here. She will be buried late this afternoon.
Nothing is more disrespectful to the dead than to [prevent?]
that [they?] become offensive to the living. She is now
as calm & placid, her face wearing a smile almost. The
great cause of her troubles was over [sensitiveness?] constantly
finding causes of offence – where none were [meant?]. She had
at heart of welfare of us all & was a true relative. Here the
notice in [?] publication in Intelligence. See Mr. [Kengruan?] about it. alter it in
case you do not like it. I will prefer the [written?]
with love to cousin Francis. I remain
yours affectionately
Bg. S. Ewell
Miss Elizabeth S. Ewell
