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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.010 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 9, 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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