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August 18, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.028

August 21, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She has received his latest letter, and hopes he will send a woman to help her. She has been quite busy. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.029

August 25, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.030

August 24, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

GLC00687.031

August 27, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She is disappointed at the delay of his coming. She expresses her commitment to God and her desire to share that with George. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.032

August 30, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She comments on their correspondence either being too little or too much. She refers to his question about stump speaking. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.033

September 1, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She discusses hiring a woman to help her, and refers to dreams and prophesies between the two of them. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.034

September 6, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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.Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.035

September 13, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She received his letter and a photograph of a friend N.P. Willis. She looks forward to his impending visit. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.036

September 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.037

September 29, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.038

October 4, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She is able to walk with canes outdoors. She expresses dismay that the walking chair would cost so much. Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.039

October 8, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy.Written at Round Hill

GLC00687.040

February 3, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.

GLC00687.041

February 16, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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 is looking for local religious services for social religious needs after being cooped up.

GLC00687.042

March 2, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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 week. She describes their company.

GLC00687.043

April 22, 1867

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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.

GLC00687.044

April 26, 1867

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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.

GLC00687.045

July 12, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: Emma is too weak to write today and has requested her 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 God.

GLC00687.046

December 23, 1867

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: 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. in New Haven.

GLC00687.047

6 February 1860