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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.018 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

She looks forward to receiving his letters, and she misses him. She continues to progress in her recovery, and she has great faith in God. She looks forward to the future when they will be together.

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

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