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to George May Powell

She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."

GLC00687.049

to Emma C. Small

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...

GLC00687.005

to Emma C. Small

Many of Emma's letters have not reached George, and he wonders what happened to them. He wants to get his photograph taken, and appreciates the one she sent to him. He plans to come north for a visit, but his future is uncertain, although he would do...

GLC00687.006

to Emma C. Small

He writes to her a "few congratulatory lines" in response to the "Moonlight Musings" in the Prescott Journal, considering it a very fine poem. He expresses feelings of indifference toward an O. Gibbs Sr., and he mentions that his brother has just...

GLC00687.007

to Emma C. Small

He has just returned from New York City, where he worked with Secretary Chase to compare excise taxes of the U.S. and foreign countries. He refers to her article, "Caucuss," describing educational qualifications for the elective franchise of states...

GLC00687.008

to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...

GLC00687.009

to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

GLC00687.010

to Emma C. Small

He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops...

GLC00687.011