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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February 3, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 is looking for local religious services for social religious needs after being cooped up.

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March 2, 1867

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 week. She describes their company.

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April 22, 1867

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 God.

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December 23, 1867

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

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. in New Haven.

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December 26, 1867

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Small, Sarah B., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 mystery associated with her death.

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circa 1868

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 photograph of her in Emma's album.

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November 14, 1863

Morgan, George M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Morgan bills Powell for publication.

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September 9, 1865

Berkaw, P.H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

P.H. Berkaw wants George May Powell to purchase a frame for the picture previously determined and purchased.

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circa 1865

Photograph

Title: [montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment]

montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment, George May Powell.

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May 5, 1865

Frank, G.W., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

Telegram signed

Title: to George May Powell

This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.

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December 11, 1875

Knight, Octavius, fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He was unable to attend to completion of the May patent and pay the government fee as previously determined. He will now renew it as soon as possible.

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December 9, 1891

Haskell, C.J., fl. 1891

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

C.J. Haskell invites George May Powell to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Letter written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead. Written at Prohibition Park.

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