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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.024 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C. (fl. 1860-1868) Place Written: Conway, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.8 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

re: She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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