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[Black soldiers]

"God save the republic. Never in field or tent scorn a black regiment." Issued "in commemoration of emancipation in Maryland." With George Boker's Poem 'The Black Regiment', and vignettes of colored troops in battle, slaves on the auction block...

GLC08358

to Henry Wilson

Replies to a letter Wilson wrote when Garrison discontinued publication of the Liberator, his anti-slavery newspaper. Writes that he so values Wilson's letter, he will ask his children to preserve it with other valuable autographs and memorials....

GLC08888

Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]

The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...

GLC00687

to Emma C. Small

He describes their correspondence and hopes to maintain frequent contact. He inquires after a Mr. Chickering, a clerk and businessman. Powell as recently attended an exhibition of a two-piece painting of Adam and Eve by Sir Bufe, lectures, and the...

GLC00687.001

to Emma C. Small

He is sorry for the brevity of this letter and that her previous letters to him must remain unanswered, as he is very busy with the Legislature. He enclosed flower seeds, and comments on the freezing temperatures at night.

GLC00687.002

to Emma C. Small

George May Powell apologizes for the tardiness of this letter, brief as it is, due to his many responsibilities. He intimates at the future possibility of exchanging communication about lectures, articles, and books, particularly the Bible.

GLC00687.003

to Mine ver mooch freu

He reports the work of the past month is building guns for the war. He would like a copy of the Journal with her poem, and he encloses a program of an event he attended (not extant). As the men await an impending battle, Major McCrea commented at...

GLC00687.004

to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012

to Emma C. Small

He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Colonel Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...

GLC00687.013

to Emma C. Small

He is concerned about her afflictions. His brother should call within a few days to look after her. He expresses hope that in the future they will be together, with many religious inferences.

GLC00687.014

to Emma C. Small

He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.

GLC00687.015

to George May Powell

She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to help...

GLC00687.016

to George May Powell

She describes her continuing recovery from illness and the care she has received.

GLC00687.017

to George May Powell

She looks forward to receiving his letters, and she misses him. She continues to progress in her recovery, and she has great faith in God. She looks forward to the future when they will be together.

GLC00687.018

to George May Powell

She expresses concern for his health, time, and energy at his present occupation. She implores him to have faith in their future.

GLC00687.019

to George May Powell

This is a short letter due to her being tired, but has included some type of enclosure. She wonders about the arrival of a woman sent from Mrs. Griffen.

GLC00687.020

to George May Powell

She describes her recovery and the hope that she will be able to walk unaided within three weeks.

GLC00687.021

to George May Powell

Emma C. Small describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.

GLC00687.022

to George May Powell

Emma thanks George for caring for her and expresses hope to be better soon.

GLC00687.023

to George May Powell

She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.

GLC00687.024

to George May Powell

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.

GLC00687.025

to George May Powell

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.

GLC00687.026

to George May Powell

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.

GLC00687.027

to George May Powell

She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.028

to George May Powell

She has received his latest letter, and hopes he will send a woman to help her. She has been quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.029