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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.013 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 19, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Colonel Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active warfare.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
Crittendon, S.A., fl. 1865

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