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[weight of pork killed for 1853]

GLC09302.048

[figures for W.S Garell crop of tobacco June 16th 1854]

GLC09302.049

[document asserting Woodson Johnson's right to a purchase a girl belonging to someone else's estate]

GLC09302.050

[receipt for Woodson Johnson's county, slave, land and horse taxes]

GLC09302.051

[receipt for Woodson Johnson's county, slave, land and horse taxes]

GLC09302.052

[receipt for Woodson Johnson's county, slave, land and horse taxes]

GLC09302.053

[handwriting practice, possibly punishment]

repeats command your mind from play throughout page

GLC09302.054

[Receipt for Rawley Johnson]

GLC09302.055

[Receipt for Bayleys Lymus]

received part of a note from Woodson Johnson in Dallas?

GLC09302.056

[Bill for Harvey and Johnson]

Harvey and Johnson owe money for tobacco.

GLC09302.057

[record of Woodson Johnson's account having been paid in full]

GLC09302.058

[receipt or part of a letter at one point]

looks as though it was used as scrap paper. math problems on back.

GLC09302.059

[receipt for Woodson Johnson]

paid for salt and iron

GLC09302.060

[receipt for Woodson Johnson]

says the receipt is for "dealings" in the year 1839

GLC09302.061

[receipt for Woodson Johnson]

received for medical services.

GLC09302.062

[receipt for Woodson Johnson]

paid in part for horse shoes

GLC09302.063

[list of tasks or things to do]

GLC09302.064

[sales receipt for R.G Johnson]

GLC09302.065

George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture

GLC00687.075

to Professor James Strong

She seeks a traveling companion on the Professor's trip as advertised.

GLC00687.094

to Celicia Paul

Paul hopes his wife recovers from her illness and asks her not to work out of the house for another woman. He explains to her that he fought in a battle and was glad that they escaped across the river rather than continue to fight. He describes the...

GLC03058.03

to Celicia Paul

In this letter Paul responds to accusations made by Celicia that he does not write enough, and tells her that he writes whenever he can, and thanks her for what she sends. He asks her to write when she receives the money he sent to her, and he...

GLC03058.06

to Celicia Paul

Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp...

GLC03058.07

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is well and is glad that she is not working outside of the home any more because he was afraid for her health. He notes that her employers were kind to hire her and treated her well, and that he is glad that she bought...

GLC03058.08

to Celicia Paul

Some words throughout the letter are illegible because of water damage. Paul writes that he had a toothache and his badly decayed tooth had to be pulled. He informs Celicia that he will not write some friends in Muncy because they do not write him....

GLC03058.09

to Liendema Wood

re: death of Evaline [King].

GLC03135.06.002

to Joseph J. Reynolds

He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.

GLC03614.02.16

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Companies A, C, and D marched to Newport News and saw white flags in house windows and a house on fire. The "great expedition" sailed, and he saw it in the paper and in person. Yesterday [October 30] there was a grand review...

GLC03696.07

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He is bored, as "There is nothing stirring here now, it is the dullest time that I have seen since I have been here," and talks about a recent storm and requests a blanket be sent to him. The regiment may soon receive a Sibley...

GLC03696.08

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] The men took up a collection to replace the twenty-three dollars he lost, and he says, "It came unexpected but was welcome and shows a good feeling towards me that pleases me much." He sent fifteen dollars home to avoid losing...

GLC03696.11

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He received a letter from the clerk of Victor, and sends it on to other men. The troops have left Camp Huger and marched to the fairgrounds. He has the shakes. The mayor of the town has given up his keys, and the Union military...

GLC03696.14

[notarized document certifying the annexed account of Andrew Llowell]

mentions money owed to Watson Myers Co.

GLC03769.004

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 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

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