28 October 1862
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Emma C. Small
re: He hasn't heard from her in some time, due to her illness, and he is anxious for full details. He describes his work with the Senate, introducing his "inventions in projectiles" and inventions of portable cots for officers and field hospitals. He includes a poem, "Nearer Home" by Pheobe Cary, with the intent to have Emma publish it.
GLC00687.005