Richards family.

Charles J. Richards lived in Richmond, Virginia, and was associated with the firm of Van Lew and Smith, merchants. Most of the correspondence is between family members regarding business ventures: Henry Richards is Charles' uncle, and H.B. and G.T. are brothers. Elizabeth Van Lew became known as a northern sympathizer during the Civil War. She was a cousin of Charles and his brothers. The letters are dated 15 March 1833, 27 March 1836, 28 June and 2 August 1838, 13 February 1840 to 13 July 1841. Elizabeth Van Lew's letter, 2 August 1838, is written from Sweet Springs, a spa in Virginia.

From the description of Correspondence, 1833-1841. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122624686