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to George May Powell
March 1, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
Emma C. Small describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.
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March 7, 1866
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 18, 1866
She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.
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August 21, 1866
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.
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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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October 4, 1866
She writes that she is able to walk with canes outdoors. She expresses dismay that the walking chair would cost so much. Letter written at Round Hill.
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October 8, 1866
She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. 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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February 16, 1867
The previous communication sent by Emma was incomplete due to the ice and harsh travel conditions. Emma has been sick but now is as well and strong as could be hoped, with recovery by degrees. She does not have diphtheria as previously thought. She...
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March 2, 1867
She thanks him for his lengthy, detailed communication, which she is unable to return. She attended worship service with Mr. Hawkins preaching and returned in a snowstorm. Emma seems to have fully recovered and will commence regular treatments this...
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April 22, 1867
She expresses concern that he come visit her very soon. They moved on Saturday, and she thinks she'll move to Minnesota when Mr. Watson moves. She asks him to write him a "love letter" declaration to show to those around her.
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April 26, 1867
Her health is better than the last time she wrote. She asks him not to tell Mr. Watson about their relationship, but to maintain a strong friendship with Mr. Watson.
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July 12, 1867
Emma is too weak to write today and has requested Alma to write. She continues to suffer from pain in her back. She is bed-ridden but has hope in homeopathic medicine. She will inform him by telegram if something changes, but they must have faith in...
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to Emma C. Small
December 23, 1867
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
He is feeling better and hopes to go to the office the day after Christmas. He advises her to write the Postmaster of Davenport to get her missing letters. He plans to register a letter to her, and hopes she will, too. He sends the address of Bro. S...
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December 26, 1867
Unknown
She reports on the letters she has received and mailed to her. George's health is improving, although he could not go to his office as he had planned, and he feels a bit down. She expresses concern about Emma's funds and health.
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March 9, 1868
Small, Sarah B., fl. 1860-1868
She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."
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March 11, 1868
They have all been sick with colds, thus the reason for not writing. She continues to mourn the death of her sister as she imagines him doing. She wishes she could have been there or had some last communication with her. She wonders if there is a...
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circa 1868
The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a...
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to Esther Ann Kinney
19 April 1862
Dodge, Nelson E., fl. 1862-1864
re: Dodge writes to Ann predicting what is going on at home. He writes, "you are setting by the table a sewing Grandmaron is bizy…mom making shugar and uncle James is sleep." He also wishes that he would have had another shirt made before leaving for...
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February 23, 1866
Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866
She wants to clear up confusion about ordering photographs with the retail price. Her soldier agents need money.
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April 12, 1866
This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.
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April 23, 1866
She has worked with a young man who has taken advantage of their copyright, printing pictures without permission. She asks George if she can print a large picture to fit an oval frame to then sell.
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April 27, 1866
She expresses concern about a miscommunication about subscribers' preferences pertaining to the lighter and darker copies. Many potential subscribers wanted to see the actual images before buying. A missing picture was traced through a missing agent...
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May 7, 1866
She is anxious to hear back from George and wants to know how other agents are responding. She is pleased with the response of the oval walnut frame.
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May 16, 1866
This is an order for more photographs.
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May 19, 1866
She writes to settle accounts and past bills. She refers to her agent, to whom she has promised a larger commission, who would like to begin canvassing in Chester County. She wonders if her husband, who will soon go to Vermont, should establish an...
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May 28, 1866
She wants to settle past bills and is concerned about heavy expenses.
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Catharine Macaulay Graham
circa 1784-1830
Rochard, fl. 1784-1830
One photo negative of an engraving of Catharine Macaulay with her birth and death dates.
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31 May 1863
Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864
re: Blanchard writes about how "Gen Hooker got whiped the Boys are feeling down hearted." He also writes about his view on the Confederate cause, saying that he would rather let the rebels have their rights than be led by inept Generals. He also...
GLC02162.09
14 October 1862
re: Dodge thanks Kinney for the shirt she sent him. He wishes he could have gotten more, but realizes that sending the shirt cost thirty cents and was too expensive. He also explains that he was sick because his regiment had marched many miles with...
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to Clement Wood
February 26, 1863
Eldridge, James E., fl. 1862-1864
re: Eldredge writes to his friend Clement, saying he feels sorry for him because Carolina, the focus of Clement's attention, left him for another man. He also writes about camp life, remarking about the daily drilling routine, and saying that his...
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to Mrs. George May Powell
June 18, 1899
Gilbert, Mary L., fl. 1899
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
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June 18, 1905
Sunderlin, Kate, fl. 1905
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
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[Arbitration Council flyer]
1861-1877
Arbitration Forum
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
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to Delia Slocum
14 April 1864
Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865
The regiment had a good time back in Indianapolis. He says that while he felt comfortable returning to the front because "soldieren seams naturel as ever." The men had left Indianapolis at 4 in the afternoon of April 13 and were headed back to the...
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22 May 1864
re: [Written on prepared stationery for a beau at war] Cranor reports from the front lines of the battles in Georgia. He tells Delia that one mutual acquaintance is adjusting well to soldier life and that his messmate was shot at the Battle of...
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1 June 1864
While the Battle near Dallas rages Cranor tells Delia that someone from their neighborhood was shot and wounded and the tale of a few men who spent six days in jail. He asks for clarification of a joke she made about him in her last letter. He has...
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to Franklin Cranor
Slocum, Delia, fl. 1861-1877
re: The transcript of a love poem probably kept from a longer letter from Slocum.
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