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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.031 Author/Creator: Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 24, 1866 Pagination: 2 p. ; 6.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

re: She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.

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

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