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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.045 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: Pioneer, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 26, 1867 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Her health is better than the last time she wrote. She asks him not to tell Mr. Watson about their relationship, but to maintain a strong friendship with Mr. Watson.

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

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