April 28, 1866

Williams, Enoch, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He is anxious to hear about the shipment of replacement images.

GLC00687.063

April 28, 1866

Williams, Enoch, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Enoch Williams has received the reshipped package and has delivered the pictures. He has finished working for George May Powell, but if Powell agrees to reduce the price, he would again sell for him.

GLC00687.064

May 3, 1866

Fowler & Wells (publishers)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

This message from the printer says that they plan to use the image first in their journal and then as a circular.

GLC00687.065

May 7, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00687.066

May 16, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Telegram signed

Title: to George May Powell

This is an order for more photographs.

GLC00687.067

May 19, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 agency there.

GLC00687.068

May 28, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

GLC00687.069

June 1, 1866

Haight, James T., fl. 1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He is anxious to move forward selling pictures, but would like to first advertise extensively, working in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota.

GLC00687.070

June 6, 1866

Peck, Samuel H., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Samuel H. Peck requests a full description of the National Picture of the voters of the Constitutional Amendment.

GLC00687.071

December 10, 1866

Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

A.F. Williams writes about the deal they made the last time George May Powell was in the city, that Powell would assume all liabilities and would pay half of all profits from the sale of pictures. A strict account should be kept of all sales.

GLC00687.073

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…

GLC00687.077

March 17, 1882

Wilson, Edward L., fl. 1882

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He asks George May Powell to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.

GLC00687.088

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…

GLC03058.07

5 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul tells Celicia that he enjoys writing to her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he wanted to get a picture taken to send to her, but the paymaster has been held back and he does not have any money to pay for a photograph. Paul then discuses the draft and writes that after men in his regiment are mustered out that they will fill the regiment with drafted soldiers. He said that he expected that folks in Muncy were getting nervous about the draft, and Paul writes that he would like to see single men drafted first. Paul then tells Celicia that he has been eating well because he…

GLC03058.10

30 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at the office. Sylvia says she went to an M.D. on President Street [Brooklyn] because she had a bladder infection. Thanks Moe for the books and pictures he sent her.

GLC09414.0094

September 18, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

Many of Emma's letters have not reached George, and he wonders what happened to them. He wants to get his photograph taken, and appreciates the one she sent to him. He plans to come north for a visit, but his future is uncertain, although he would do anything possible to aid her in any way. He mentions plans to build a hospital for soldiers with relics from the battlefield.

GLC00687.006

October 22, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He writes to her a "few congratulatory lines" in response to the "Moonlight Musings" in the Prescott Journal, considering it a very fine poem. He expresses feelings of indifference toward an O. Gibbs Sr., and he mentions that his brother has just left for sea again with the Marines. He refers to having his photograph taken in the future.

GLC00687.007

August 9, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

GLC00687.010

May 23, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012

September 7, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.

GLC00687.015

September 8, 1865

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to help pay her medical expenses.

GLC00687.016

September 13, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00687.036

March 9, 1868

Small, Sarah B., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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."

GLC00687.049

circa 1868

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 photograph of her in Emma's album.

GLC00687.051

November 14, 1863

Morgan, George M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Morgan bills Powell for publication.

GLC00687.052