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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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