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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.

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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.

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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.

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to George May Powell

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

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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.

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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

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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to Emma C. Small

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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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."

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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 George May Powell

She wants to clear up confusion about ordering photographs with the retail price. Her soldier agents need money.

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to George May Powell

This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

This is an order for more photographs.

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

She wants to settle past bills and is concerned about heavy expenses.

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to Professor James Strong

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

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to George May Powell

She encourages him to read information on Mrs. Striver, the national president of the WCTU, and a great example of sacrifice. She reports on their local work. Written on New Jersey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Y Branch letterhead.

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to Mrs. George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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]

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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An address

Different Christian denominations are working in an unprecedented, glorious way to spread the gospel, despite intense persecution. All Christians are bound together in love, and each has a "peculiar honor & privilege to unite their efforts for the...

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to My Dear Friend

She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.

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[receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

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to George May Powell

He sends the new estimate from Mrs. Powell's changed plans. He details the new plans for reconstruction on their house for $165.

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to M

She reports that Samuel continues to become more sick and the doctor gives no hope. While the neighbors are kind, she needs a strong man and asks that George May Powell come help as her brothers are too far away and her sister is too frail. Addressed...

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to Mrs. Powell

She reports on Woodbury Union's meetings and discussion topics. She would like their report on time.

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[Business card of Mrs. George May Powell]

Business card of George May Powell with "Mrs." written before his name.

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General orders: No. 101

A free black man, Isaac Kirk, referred to as a resident and citizen of the United States, is charged, convicted of, and sentenced to death for rape.

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[carte de visite, vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl]

White mount with Knight's imprint on recto. Vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl.

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[tintype, oval bust portrait of a young woman]

Unmounted. Oval bust portrait of a young woman.

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