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to George May Powell
March 7, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
Emma thanks George for caring for her and expresses hope to be better soon.
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July 21, 1866
She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.
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July 24, 1866
She received his letter from the 21st and wonders how his health is. She refers to his relationship with his brother, claiming to know him better than his brother does.
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August 4, 1866
She hopes that he has received her letter about her situation, and hopes that he will come to her, worrying that the doctor will not let her leave. Letter written at Round Hill.
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August 10, 1866
They try to make an account of letters written and received. She wonders if he will come and bring her trunk and crutch, as she asked previously. 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 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 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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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.
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