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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.020 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 28, 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

This is a short letter due to her being tired, but has included some type of enclosure. She wonders about the arrival of a woman sent from Mrs. Griffen.

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

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