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, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 21, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
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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