31 May 1860

Flitner, Z., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to daughter

Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter informing her that he will not be able to return home for the summer. Flitner also tells his daughter that he wants her to make sure the younger children remain in school because he does not want them to grow ignorant.

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4 December 1859

Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister describing preperations for sailing from New York and changes made to the ships crew.

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4 September 1863

Perkins, William T., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. D. Wood

re: missed recent camp meeting; speculation the Yankees have taken Knoxville.

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September 24, 1865

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

Writing from home, he rejoices about having been part of crushing the rebellion in the South. He talks about how happy his father was to see him home again. He mentions that he was in the last battle in Blakely, Alabama, with his trusty Springfield rifle, and writes about how Copperheads should dig holes and lay down in them. He talks about the triumph of free government and says that the country should be grateful and repentant to God and try to do better; he then states that Jefferson Davis should be shot. He describes his life now: he busy helping Henry with the crops, and praises his new…

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February 23, 1860

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 local insane asylum. He expresses concern about Emma's health, as well as hope for true friendship and true religious peace and comfort.

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June 19, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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September 6, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 prayer service that they are on the threshold of the apocalyptic battle between Gog and Magog. It is time to act and be aware of events.

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February 6, 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

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18 March 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

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18 September 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

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8 October 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

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17 November 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

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8 June 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

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12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

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20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

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15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

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1867

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Printed document

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

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March-April 1873

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Diary

Title: Travel Diary

re: He stopped briefly in England and experienced difficulty in boarding the ship to cross the Channel and on to Paris. He took the train through Lyon, Turin, Milan, and Venice, with brief stops, describing each briefly. He went on a five-day cruise of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, to Egypt. He writes about being taken advantage of for not understanding the language and customs, and of the beauty of the sights, of the historical and religious significance of the locations. In Egypt, they made plans for the more extensive portion of the Corps to follow. He writes about the details of…

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October 6, 1873

Logan, Hill, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

As a student of biblical antiquity, he has read about Strong's planned expedition to the Holy Land and, though he has little money and means, he would like to join the tour. He includes references.

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December 11, 1875

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell about the agreement with the Oriental Topographical Corps concerning the copyright of engravings for the Bible Handbook and author's royalties. The back of the letter contains notes for a reply. On the back is a December 11, 1875 response, New York City, George May Powell to A.L. Rawson, 1 p. discussing how he secured copyright of the engravings and royalties to Mrs. Rawson.

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February-March 1882

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Document signed

Title: advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts

three copies of an advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts, with testimonials from participating religious leaders.

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18 May 1882

Berkeley St. Congregational Church

Ephemera

Title: Oriental Reception

Card advertising an address by George May Powell at the Berkeley St. Congregational Church.

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February 1, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, but the rain and muddy conditions kept them from doing so. Paul then complains of problems with the mail and that "the Boys is nearly Crasy for a male the male is the most welcom thing that Comes to this Camp when thare is a male thare is a smile on ever Cheak". Paul then lists the food that he has been eating at camp and asks Celicia to send him…

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June 25, 1769

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of revolutionary patronage. He comments on the popularity of her writing. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

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August 1773

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Revd [John Collett] Ryland

She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper leader must be devoted to the public and have a good understanding, not coveting a Parliamentary seat but must sacrifice for the principle of justice, with charity and love of God and country.

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