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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.006 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 18, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

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.

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

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