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Ewell Papers 39.1 En 3 Folder 3

25 June 1862 1 p. 9 July 1862 3 p. 16 Oct 1862 1 p. 5 Nov 1862

Ewell [Benjamin S.], Richmond, to his daughter, Elizabeth S. Ewell

Note: Map of Richmond and vicinity on back of letter, 9 July 1862

June 25. Jackson due soon, battle will follow. Stay at Dr. Smith's till further notice. "Retreating ceases to be a virtue after a while" ... Williamsburg not severely molested. General's wound will prove a bar to service. July 9 Letters not answered because he has been following army advance. Advantages gained are great but no decisive. Near Richmond. Victory over McClellan's wing. general Ewell had horse killed, clothes torn by bullets but uninjured. Campbell Brown with him. Oct. 16 Return to Richmond from Peninsula Campaign. Soldiers killing insects on themselves. Permission not granted to come to Williamsburg. Nov. 5 Was at the farm for a week trying to save the furniture. Now will find temporary home in Richmond for Liz and others in family. Making plans with Uncle Dick.

Richmond, June 25, 2962

Dear Lizzy,

It is expected that General Jackson's Army will be here in a day or so. If ?? they are not now. A battle may therefore be looked ?? immediately. Remain at Dr Smith's until officers ...??? As to your going to North Carolina it is not worth while ? I do not wish you to go further. Retreating ceases to be a virtue after a while. I have had quite enough of it for my taste. General Persons has come from Williamsburg lately. nothing new the citizens are not unreasonably molested. The noble inhabitants enjoy the largest liberty with the exception of the julep doing as your ?? said he would like to in becoming the "President of this United State." I will get from D2 George the letters of your ??. It is quite ?? that the fact of the General's ?? wounded will prove a bar to my ?? the military service.