October 3, 1864

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

re: Writing from the camp hospital, he informs Bill that he has the Ague (fever) and had the shakes terribly the night before. His fever is broken, though, and he is not in danger, just weakened by the fever, and wants to return to duty in a week or so. He briefly mentions how he greatly dislikes Helena. Written at Camp Bedford.

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October 27, 1864

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

re: He is over his fever and is well again. He also recently voted, along with the rest of his regiment. He proudly notes that only 10 or 12 of them voted for "the Traitor Little Mac," so his regiment is a "true Union Regtiment." He talks of building winter quarters in a better location. He discusses how all of the regiment's doctors ("butchers") left and that the new ones are much better. He mentions letters from his father and Mrs. Thorn. Written at Camp Bedford.

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November 16, 1864

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

re: The regiment has been moved to St. Louis, a much more hospitable place than the "Grave Yard" of Helena, AK, where two men died from sickness. He thinks the regiment will stay the rest of its enlistment there, and mentions that he is already getting "fatter." He rejoices that Lincoln has been reelected and states his belief that the South will lose.

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January 9, 1865

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

re: He wishes Bill a happy New Year and talks about how happy and hopeful he is. He remarks that, after his last seven months are up, he will be proud to have been in the army and will be able to look at the cowardly Copperheads with contempt. He writes about how awful Helena was and how his regiment would have preferred to have been on the Potomac. He mentions letters from home and from the Thorns.

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September 24, 1865

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

re: 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…

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February 23, 1860

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: 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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April 24, 1860

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: He is sorry for the brevity of this letter and that her previous letters to him must remain unanswered, as he is very busy with the Legislature. He enclosed flower seeds, and comments on the freezing temperatures at night.

GLC00687.002

June 19, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: He 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.

GLC00687.003

September 6, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mine ver mooch freu

re: He reports the work of the past month 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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May 23, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: 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

August 19, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Col. Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active warfare.

GLC00687.013

September 1, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: He is concerned about her afflictions. His brother should call within a few days to look after her. He expresses hope that in the future they will be together, with many religious inferences

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September 7, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

re: 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.

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September 8, 1865

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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

February 21, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She describes her continuing recovery from illness and the care she has received.

GLC00687.017

February 24, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She looks forward to receiving his letters, and she misses him. She continues to progress in her recovery, and she has great faith in God. She looks forward to the future when they will be together.

GLC00687.018

February 27, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She expresses concern for his health, time, and energy at his present occupation. She implores him to have faith in their future.

GLC00687.019

February 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: This is a short letter due to her being tired, but has included some type of enclosure. She wonders about the arrival of a woman sent from Mrs. Griffen.

GLC00687.020

February 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She describes her recovery and the hope that she will be able to walk unaided within three weeks.

GLC00687.021

March 1, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

e: She describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.

GLC00687.022

March 7, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She thanks him for caring for her and expresses hope to be better soon.

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July 21, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: She received his letter of 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

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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. Written at Round Hill

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August 10, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

re: 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. Written at Round Hill

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