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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.044 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: Pioneer, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 22, 1867 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

She expresses concern that he come visit her very soon. They moved on Saturday, and she thinks she'll move to Minnesota when Mr. Watson moves. She asks him to write him a "love letter" declaration to show to those around her.

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

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