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to George May Powell
January 16, 1867
Dickinson, John, fl. 1867
This is an order for pictures, asking to pay the bill in February. Letter is written on Treasury Department, Second Auditor's Office letterhead.
GLC00687.074
February 3, 1867
Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868
She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.
GLC00687.041
February 16, 1867
The previous communication sent by Emma was incomplete due to the ice and harsh travel conditions. Emma has been sick but now is as well and strong as could be hoped, with recovery by degrees. She does not have diphtheria as previously thought. She...
GLC00687.042
March 2, 1867
She thanks him for his lengthy, detailed communication, which she is unable to return. She attended worship service with Mr. Hawkins preaching and returned in a snowstorm. Emma seems to have fully recovered and will commence regular treatments this...
GLC00687.043
April 22, 1867
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
She expresses concern that he come visit her very soon. They moved on Saturday, and she thinks she'll move to Minnesota when Mr. Watson moves. She asks him to write him a "love letter" declaration to show to those around her.
GLC00687.044
April 26, 1867
Her health is better than the last time she wrote. She asks him not to tell Mr. Watson about their relationship, but to maintain a strong friendship with Mr. Watson.
GLC00687.045
July 12, 1867
Emma is too weak to write today and has requested Alma to write. She continues to suffer from pain in her back. She is bed-ridden but has hope in homeopathic medicine. She will inform him by telegram if something changes, but they must have faith in...
GLC00687.046
Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867
He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.
GLC00687.097
July 27, 1867
Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867
He is at the Congregational Church there, and is very busy with Sunday Schools, Sunday School papers, and singing. He doesn't think George May Powell should go into real estate. He plans to visit New Haven and continue school in Chicago.
GLC00687.098
to Emma C. Small
December 23, 1867
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
He is feeling better and hopes to go to the office the day after Christmas. He advises her to write the Postmaster of Davenport to get her missing letters. He plans to register a letter to her, and hopes she will, too. He sends the address of Bro. S...
GLC00687.047
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