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to George May Powell
August 18, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.
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August 25, 1866
She has been feeling a little sick and has stayed in bed and taken a Turkish bath. She looks forward to seeing him soon. Letter written at Round Hill.
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August 24, 1866
She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.
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August 27, 1866
She is disappointed at the delay of his coming. She expresses her commitment to God and her desire to share that with George. Letter written at Round Hill.
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August 30, 1866
Emma C. Small comments on their correspondence either being too little or too much. She refers to his question about stump speaking. Letter written at Round Hill.
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September 1, 1866
Emma C. Small discusses hiring a woman to help her, and refers to dreams and prophesies between the two of them. Letter written at Round Hill.
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September 6, 1866
She has received his letters and has been very busy. She is grateful for the nurse he has sent her and is very content with her situation. Letter written at Round Hill.
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September 13, 1866
She received his letter and a photograph of a friend N.P. Willis. She looks forward to his impending visit. Letter written at Round Hill.
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September 28, 1866
She appreciates a daily message from him, though regrets that she can't write as much. She expresses concern about his health, particularly his strong tea and coffee. Letter written at Round Hill.
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September 29, 1866
She reports that she is very satisfied with her progress, that she can take two steps. She has attended sermons given by Rev. Patton of New Haven, son of Rev. Patton of Ithaca, and she asks him to look into sending a walking chair from New York City...
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