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Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.041 Author/Creator: Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: Miller Farm, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1867 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.

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

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