Circa 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Dated April 16. Unknown year guessed as 1864. A man named George is now at home; Henry wants to know if George received the letters he sent to Westford, Massachusetts. Writes that there is $90 at Orlando if father wants it, unless George has given him some money already. Thinks that he should buy a cow or two if he can get them at a reasonable price. Butter is 55 cents a pound in Burlington, Vermont, 65 cents a pound in Boston, and 80 cents a pound in Brandy Station, Virginia. Writes that they "have no orders to march yet, but all extra baggage, property, and [stoves] are being sent to…

GLC02749.009

25 June 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong feels lonesome and sad, as he has recently received the news that his mother died while he was away. He claims he dreamt that she was sick, and ever since he had the dream, he was convinced that his mother was dead. He has only received three letters since he left Winchester. It has been two months since he received word from Lydia Bishoff, though he tells her it feels more like two years. He left Front Royal last Saturday and marched 90 miles east of the Blue Ridge to Manassas Junction. He is uncertain of his next destination, but says "the news is that old Abe said that he was…

GLC03523.40.10

25 June 1863

Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lydia A. Bishoff

Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is getting along with her school. He is encamped four miles from Manassas Junction, but will not stay for long. He believes he will then go to Washington to rest for a while.

GLC03523.40.27

December 16, 1869

Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Because only a portion of their desk room is occupied, he offers to let part of it to George May Powell during December, January, and February.

GLC00687.246

December 10, 1869

Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He would like to visit with George May Powell and asks him to leave word when and where that could happen.

GLC00687.247

1873

Walling, E.R., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He arrived in town yesterday from the oil repairs where he met George May Powell's friends Mr. Watson and Rev. Dr. Marks. He is anxious to see Powell and discuss Watson.

GLC00687.248

January 10, 1874

Hampshire Paper Company

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Evangelical Press Association

They send statements of account by Mr. Powell.

GLC00687.249

April 7, 1875

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Friend

She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.

GLC00687.250

September 17, 1880

H. Gaze & Son

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

They refer him to their American contact as they do not conduct international business from the London office. Letter is on H. Gaze & Son Tourist and Excursion Directors letterhead.

GLC00687.253

March 14, 1881

Smith, R., fl. 1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He cannot give George May Powell the desired information. He has asked his local agent to send the information. They will alter their concentration on Virginia property to meet local needs.

GLC00687.254

20 April 1881

Thomson, Ira S., fl. 1881

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

GLC00687.255

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

12 Feburary 1883

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [George May Powell agrees to relinquish a contract]

GMP agrees to relinquish a contract concerning four maps and publication of maps with Cochrane.

GLC00687.260

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.

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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.

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