Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to Emma C. Small
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.005 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 28, 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
He hasn't heard from her in some time, due to her illness, and he is anxious for full details. He describes his work with the Senate, introducing his "inventions in projectiles" and inventions of portable cots for officers and field hospitals. He includes a poem, "Nearer Home" by Phoebe Cary, with the intent to have Emma publish it.
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