Correspondence, 1833-1841.

Richards, Charles, 1742-1817

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Richards, G.T.

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Richards, H.B.

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Van Lew, Elizabeth L., 1818-1900

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American abolitionist and federal agent during the Civil War She was born on October 17, 1818 into a family of high social standing in Richmond, Virginia. For her education, she was sent to Philadelphia where her pro-Union leanings may have had their beginnings. When the war came, she was back in Richmond and was openly loyal to the Union which she relentlessly supplied with intelligence reports through relay stations run by her servants. She was reported to have freed her slaves and helped Unio...

Van Lew, John.

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Van Lew and Smith.

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Richards, Henry.

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Richards family.

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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....