From the Norfolk (Va.) Virginian-Pilot, 10/31/1900, p. 1, c. 7
MISS VAN LEW’S FURNITURE.
The furniture of Miss E. L. Van Lew, widely known as Richmond’s Federal spy in the time of the civil war, was sold at auction this morning. Hundreds of relic-seekers were on hand and many of the most trifling articles brought fancy prices as souvenirs.