After 1865 Written Accounts
Written accounts after 1865 from various sources about Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

1900-10-06, Richmond Dispatch; Mr. John Philip Reynolds, of Boston, is in Richmond, deciding whether or not to qualify as Elizabeth Van Lew’s executor.
1900-10-06, Richmond Times; Mr. John P. Reynolds of Boston is here to qualify as executor of Elizabeth Van Lew’s estate. The house will be sold soon – speculation that the Monte Maria Convent will buy it, or that it may be turned into a hospital
1900-10-07, Richmond Dispatch; John Philip Reynolds of Boston qualifies as executor of Elizabeth Van Lew’s estate. Her personal estate valued at $400-500. Her furniture to be shipped to Boston for sale at auction. Doubt that the sale of her home will net
1900-10-07, Richmond Times; John Philip Reynolds of Boston qualifies as executor of Elizabeth Van Lew’s estate – has her papers shipped to Boston. No decision yet on the Van Lew house – heirs want to get as much money for it as possible
1900-10-08, Richmond Times; J. Philip Reynolds of Boston qualifies as executor of Elizabeth Van Lew’s estate – he will sell her personal property. Details of the manuscript, which he will publish
1900-10-10, Norfolk (Va.) Virginian-Pilot; details of some of the relics found in Elizabeth Van Lew’s home – mentions rumored secret passageway, which has not yet been found.
1900-10-10, Richmond Dispatch; brief description of interesting articles found in Van Lew’s home
1900-10-10, Richmond Times; details of some of the items found in Van Lew’s home – no decision yet as to what will be done with the real estate
1900-10-12, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot; obituary for Elizabeth Van Lew – highly detailed account of her life and wartime career. Described as “eccentric”
1900-10-13, Richmond Dispatch; some of Elizabeth Van Lew’s “furniture and effects of small intrinsic worth” will be sold in Richmond next week

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