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April 23, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She has worked with a young man who has taken advantage of their copyright, printing pictures without permission. She asks George if she can print a large picture to fit an oval frame to then sell.

GLC00687.061

April 27, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She expresses concern about a miscommunication about subscribers' preferences pertaining to the lighter and darker copies. Many potential subscribers wanted to see the actual images before buying. A missing picture was traced through a missing agent. More orders are placed.

GLC00687.062

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