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.

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February 21, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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February 24, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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.

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February 27, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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February 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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.

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February 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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March 1, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Emma C. Small describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.

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March 7, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Emma thanks George 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

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

She received his letter from 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

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. Letter 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

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. Letter written at Round Hill.

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August 18, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.

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August 21, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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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. Letter written at Round Hill.

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August 24, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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August 27, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

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August 30, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Emma C. Small comments on their correspondence either being too little or too much. She refers to his question about stump speaking. Letter written at Round Hill.

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September 1, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Emma C. Small discusses hiring a woman to help her, and refers to dreams and prophesies between the two of them. Letter written at Round Hill.

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September 6, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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. Letter written at Round Hill.

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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.

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September 28, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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. Letter written at Round Hill.

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September 29, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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. Letter written at Round Hill.

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October 4, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She writes that she is able to walk with canes outdoors. She expresses dismay that the walking chair would cost so much. Letter written at Round Hill.

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October 8, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.

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