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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.012 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 23, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

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

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