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January 4, 1882

Anderson, J. A., fl. 1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He doesn't know whether George May Powell wants a recommendation or a criticism, but he found the lecture and pictures interesting, although at times it was difficult to understand what was being said for many reasons. The exhibition contained a great deal of information, though it was hard for a child to comprehend. The entertainment was pleasing and instructive.

GLC00687.256

22 September 1882

L.M., William, & Sons, fl. 1882

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received from Charles W. Riley through George May Powell two cases of stuffed birds formerly on exhibit in the Centennial Exposition. The birds are now for sale, with half the income going to GMP.

GLC00687.257

9 October 1882

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received from Watson Brothers $30, 10% of a purchase of Powell's Pyramid maps of Egypt, Arabia, Petra, and Turkey, to sell with their imprint. Arrangements are made on future payments. A note on the back, dated 1883/3/15, relinquishes a portion of the territory, rights, and franchise, dated by Watson Brothers.

GLC00687.258

January 3, 1883

Thnnson, Ira S., fl. 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He has not heard from Mr. Garritt, indicating that he failed to make arrangements. He checked his ledger for charges due him from George May Powell and found only one due for coal. The last name for the author is partially illegible.

GLC00687.259

1885

Unknown

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

The Bessemer Steel Works has agreed to stop all work on Sundays.

GLC00687.261

June 2, 1886

J. B. Lippincott Company, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" has been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.

GLC00687.262

March 14, 1891

R. A. Lancombe, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00687.263

11 May 1855

Abbott, Mary, fl. 1855-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adelia McKinney

re: family news, requesting letters from family members.

GLC02179.01.002

24 August 1855

McKinney, Jinney, fl. 1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

re: family affairs, the farm. Also includes two page poem, "Carry Me Home to Die," written by Erastus McKinney at the request of A.G. McKinney.

GLC02179.01.003

January 15, 1865

Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to George F. Morse

Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.

GLC02180.17

January 16, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.

GLC02180.18

January 20, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.

GLC02180.19

January 23, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.

GLC02180.20

February 2, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

news of friends, and the finances of the Church.

GLC02180.21

February 11, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall health. Written on letterhead with an etching of Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.22

February 25, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.

GLC02180.23

28 March 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.

GLC02180.24

6 April 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.

GLC02180.25