May 28, 1866

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She wants to settle past bills and is concerned about heavy expenses.

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June 1, 1866

Haight, James T., fl. 1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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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March-April 1873

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Diary

Title: Travel Diary

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 of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, to Egypt. He writes about being taken advantage of for not understanding the language and customs, and of the beauty of the sights, of the historical and religious significance of the locations. In Egypt, they made plans for the more extensive portion of the Corps to follow. He writes about the details of…

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March 31, 1873

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Letter of introduction in French with envelope.

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March 31, 1873

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Envelope

Title: to unknown

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April 29, 1873

Grant, J.A.S., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor Owen

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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September 6, 1873

Prendergast, J.J., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He offers his services as a physician to Strong's traveling party.

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September 8, 1873

Sauluier, J., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He recommends Constantine H. Tateosian as an interpreter for Strong's upcoming voyage.

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October 2, 1873

Riordan, Roi, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He would like to make arrangements to meet Strong in America before his trip. He hopes to join the tour.

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October 6, 1873

Logan, Hill, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

As a student of biblical antiquity, he has read about Strong's planned expedition to the Holy Land and, though he has little money and means, he would like to join the tour. He includes references.

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October 15, 1873

Tatrosian, C. Harry, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He would like to participate in the upcoming expedition with a position of some kind.

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November 25, 1873

Chasseand, A. B., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He heard about Strong's planned expedition, and will be in northeastern Egypt at the same time. He warns Strong about the problem of native guides in the area. He offers to act as guide and make arrangements for the group.

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December 11, 1875

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell about the agreement with the Oriental Topographical Corps concerning the copyright of engravings for the Bible Handbook and author's royalties. The back of the letter contains notes for a reply. On the back is a December 11, 1875 response, New York City, George May Powell to A.L. Rawson, 1 p. discussing how he secured copyright of the engravings and royalties to Mrs. Rawson.

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February-March 1882

Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

Document signed

Title: advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts

three copies of an advertisement for George May Powell's lectures and charts, with testimonials from participating religious leaders.

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March 17, 1882

Wilson, Edward L., fl. 1882

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He asks George May Powell to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.

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18 May 1882

Berkeley St. Congregational Church

Ephemera

Title: Oriental Reception

Card advertising an address by George May Powell at the Berkeley St. Congregational Church.

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September 18, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

Many of Emma's letters have not reached George, and he wonders what happened to them. He wants to get his photograph taken, and appreciates the one she sent to him. He plans to come north for a visit, but his future is uncertain, although he would do anything possible to aid her in any way. He mentions plans to build a hospital for soldiers with relics from the battlefield.

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October 22, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He writes to her a "few congratulatory lines" in response to the "Moonlight Musings" in the Prescott Journal, considering it a very fine poem. He expresses feelings of indifference toward an O. Gibbs Sr., and he mentions that his brother has just left for sea again with the Marines. He refers to having his photograph taken in the future.

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December 21, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He has just returned from New York City, where he worked with Secretary Chase to compare excise taxes of the U.S. and foreign countries. He refers to her article, "Caucuss," describing educational qualifications for the elective franchise of states with free schools. He describes his roommate, a past American Consul to Java, Rev. Israel Dichl.

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February 1, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's Christian Association, and the Union League, as well as the comparison of excise taxes, keep him occupied.

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August 9, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

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November 18, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops organized by McClellan who voted for Lincoln, the Indiana conspiracy, visiting the Army of Potomac and of the James, as well as a new religious interest among army troops.

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May 23, 1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

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.

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