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Unknown to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.051 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.8 cm, Width: 7.9 cm Order a Copy

The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a photograph of her in Emma's album.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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