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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to Emma C. Small

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.003 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 19, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

George May Powell apologizes for the tardiness of this letter, brief as it is, due to his many responsibilities. He intimates at the future possibility of exchanging communication about lectures, articles, and books, particularly the Bible.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

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