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Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.142 Author/Creator: Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 2 p. ; 19.9 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Because of an agreement to preach in Naugatuck, CT, he will not be in New York City tomorrow. He gives instructions to telegraph him to communicate plans.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867

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