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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.021 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C. (fl. 1860-1868) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.4 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

re: She describes her recovery and the hope that she will be able to walk unaided within three weeks.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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