Powell, George May (1835-1905) to Emma C. Small
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.008 Author/Creator: Powell, George May (1835-1905) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.3 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
re: 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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