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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.016 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: Lexington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 8, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to help pay her medical expenses.

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

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