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to George May Powell
August 18, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
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
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
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
She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.
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August 27, 1866
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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October 4, 1866
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
She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.
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February 3, 1867
Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868
She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.
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February 16, 1867
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...
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March 2, 1867
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...
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April 22, 1867
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.
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April 26, 1867
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.
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July 12, 1867
Emma is too weak to write today and has requested Alma 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...
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to Emma C. Small
December 23, 1867
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
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...
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December 26, 1867
Unknown
She reports on the letters she has received and mailed to her. George's health is improving, although he could not go to his office as he had planned, and he feels a bit down. She expresses concern about Emma's funds and health.
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March 9, 1868
Small, Sarah B., fl. 1860-1868
She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."
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March 11, 1868
They have all been sick with colds, thus the reason for not writing. She continues to mourn the death of her sister as she imagines him doing. She wishes she could have been there or had some last communication with her. She wonders if there is a...
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circa 1868
The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a...
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[montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment]
circa 1865
montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment, George May Powell.
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May 5, 1865
Frank, G.W., fl. 1865
Frank pays a debt to George for the copyright of the photograph and engraving of Congress after passing an amendment.
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May 14, 1865
Redrussa, J., fl. 1865
In response to a deal to sell George May Powell's Great National Picture in Mansfield, Redrussa has only sold one photograph.
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October 9, 1865
Cumming, A., fl. 1856
He reports his canvass from attempts to sell the photograph with only one order. Circulars have been distributed, and he hopes for more orders.
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February 23, 1866
Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866
She wants to clear up confusion about ordering photographs with the retail price. Her soldier agents need money.
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March 5, 1866
Williams, Enoch, fl. 1866
He has received the shipment, which did not match the specimen. The packing was not satisfactory and some frames were broken upon arrival. He will wait to continue canvassing until he receives satisfactory pictures.
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April 12, 1866
This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.
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April 23, 1866
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.
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April 27, 1866
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...
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April 28, 1866
He is anxious to hear about the shipment of replacement images.
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Enoch Williams has received the reshipped package and has delivered the pictures. He has finished working for George May Powell, but if Powell agrees to reduce the price, he would again sell for him.
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May 3, 1866
Fowler & Wells (publishers)
This message from the printer says that they plan to use the image first in their journal and then as a circular.
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May 7, 1866
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.
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May 16, 1866
This is an order for more photographs.
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May 19, 1866
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...
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May 28, 1866
She wants to settle past bills and is concerned about heavy expenses.
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June 1, 1866
Haight, James T., fl. 1974
He is anxious to move forward selling pictures, but would like to first advertise extensively, working in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota.
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June 6, 1866
Peck, Samuel H., fl. 1866
Samuel H. Peck requests a full description of the National Picture of the voters of the Constitutional Amendment.
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December 10, 1866
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866
A.F. Williams writes about the deal they made the last time George May Powell was in the city, that Powell would assume all liabilities and would pay half of all profits from the sale of pictures. A strict account should be kept of all sales.
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Travel Diary
March-April 1873
re: He stopped briefly in England and experienced difficulty in boarding the ship to cross the Channel and on to Paris. He took the train through Lyon, Turin, Milan, and Venice, with brief stops, describing each briefly. He went on a five-day cruise...
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to unknown
March 31, 1873
Letter of introduction in French with envelope.
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to Professor Owen
April 29, 1873
Grant, J.A.S., fl. 1873
J.A. S. Grant sends a fossil of an ivory tusk and the body of a vertebra via George May Powell, who also bears an interesting specimen from the Pyramid Plateau. He recommends Powell.
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to Professor James Strong
September 6, 1873
Prendergast, J.J., fl. 1873
He offers his services as a physician to Strong's traveling party.
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September 8, 1873
Sauluier, J., fl. 1873
He recommends Constantine H. Tateosian as an interpreter for Strong's upcoming voyage.
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October 2, 1873
Riordan, Roi, fl. 1873
He would like to make arrangements to meet Strong in America before his trip. He hopes to join the tour.
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