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May 23, 1865
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Emma C. Small
re: A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.
GLC00687.012
August 19, 1865
re: He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Col. Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...
GLC00687.013
September 1, 1865
re: He is concerned about her afflictions. His brother should call within a few days to look after her. He expresses hope that in the future they will be together, with many religious inferences
GLC00687.014
September 7, 1865
re: He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.
GLC00687.015
September 8, 1865
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
to George May Powell
re: She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to...
GLC00687.016
February 21, 1866
re: She describes her continuing recovery from illness and the care she has received.
GLC00687.017
February 24, 1866
re: She looks forward to receiving his letters, and she misses him. She continues to progress in her recovery, and she has great faith in God. She looks forward to the future when they will be together.
GLC00687.018
February 27, 1866
re: She expresses concern for his health, time, and energy at his present occupation. She implores him to have faith in their future.
GLC00687.019
February 28, 1866
re: This is a short letter due to her being tired, but has included some type of enclosure. She wonders about the arrival of a woman sent from Mrs. Griffen.
GLC00687.020
re: She describes her recovery and the hope that she will be able to walk unaided within three weeks.
GLC00687.021
March 1, 1866
e: She describes her recovery and expresses gratitude to be remembered in his prayers.
GLC00687.022
March 7, 1866
re: She thanks him for caring for her and expresses hope to be better soon.
GLC00687.023
July 21, 1866
re: She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.
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July 24, 1866
re: She received his letter of the 21st and wonders how his health is. She refers to his relationship with his brother, claiming to know him better than his brother does
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August 4, 1866
re: She hopes that he has received her letter about her situation, and hopes that he will come to her, worrying that the doctor will not let her leave. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.026
August 10, 1866
re: They try to make an account of letters written and received. She wonders if he will come and bring her trunk and crutch, as she asked previously. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.027
August 18, 1866
re: She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.028
August 21, 1866
re: She has received his latest letter, and hopes he will send a woman to help her. She has been quite busy. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.029
August 25, 1866
She has been feeling a little sick and has stayed in bed and taken a Turkish bath. She looks forward to seeing him soon. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.030
August 24, 1866
re: She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.
GLC00687.031
August 27, 1866
re: She is disappointed at the delay of his coming. She expresses her commitment to God and her desire to share that with George. Written at Round Hill
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August 30, 1866
re: She comments on their correspondence either being too little or too much. She refers to his question about stump speaking. Written at Round Hill
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September 1, 1866
re: She discusses hiring a woman to help her, and refers to dreams and prophesies between the two of them. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.034
September 6, 1866
re: She has received his letters and has been very busy. She is grateful for the nurse he has sent her and is very content with her situation.Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.035
September 13, 1866
re: She received his letter and a photograph of a friend N.P. Willis. She looks forward to his impending visit. Written at Round Hill
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September 28, 1866
re: She appreciates a daily message from him, though regrets that she can't write as much. She expresses concern about his health, particularly his strong tea and coffee. Written at Round Hill
GLC00687.037
September 29, 1866
re: She reports that she is very satisfied with her progress, that she can take two steps. She has attended sermons given by Rev. Patton of New Haven, son of Rev. Patton of Ithaca, and she asks him to look into sending a walking chair from New York...
GLC00687.038
October 4, 1866
re: She is able to walk with canes outdoors. She expresses dismay that the walking chair would cost so much. Written at Round Hill
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October 8, 1866
re: She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy.Written at Round Hill
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February 3, 1867
Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868
re: She reports on Emma's progress; Emma is not yet strong enough to write. Emma sends her love and promises to write soon herself.
GLC00687.041
February 16, 1867
re: The previous communication sent by Emma was incomplete due to the ice and harsh travel conditions. Emma has been sick but now is as well and strong as could be hoped, with recovery by degrees. She does not have diphtheria as previously thought...
GLC00687.042
March 2, 1867
re: She thanks him for his lengthy, detailed communication, which she is unable to return. She attended worship service with Mr. Hawkins preaching and returned in a snowstorm. Emma seems to have fully recovered and will commence regular treatments...
GLC00687.043
April 22, 1867
re: 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.
GLC00687.044
April 26, 1867
re: 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.
GLC00687.045
July 12, 1867
re: Emma is too weak to write today and has requested her to write. She continues to suffer from pain in her back. She is bed-ridden but has hope in homeopathic medicine. She will inform him by telegram if something changes, but they must have faith...
GLC00687.046
December 23, 1867
re: He is feeling better and hopes to go to the office the day after Christmas. He advises her to write the Postmaster of Davenport to get her missing letters. He plans to register a letter to her, and hopes she will, too. He sends the address of Bro...
GLC00687.047
6 February 1860
Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866
to sister
mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.
GLC02618.001
18 March 1860
mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand
GLC02618.002
18 September 1860
to Ma
Stafford describes a prayer meeting.
GLC02618.003
8 October 1860
talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles
GLC02618.004
17 November 1860
complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general
GLC02618.005
8 June 1861
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
12 July 1861
to sisters
describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company
GLC02618.007
20 September 1861
describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.
GLC02618.008
15 October 1861
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery
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7 September 1737
Plimpton, Joseph, fl. 1737
[Recap of the proprietary meeting]
GLC02891.013
12 October 1737
Dwight, John, fl. 1734-1737
[land agreement]
establishes township of new medfield
GLC02891.014
2 November 1737
Rice, Caleb, fl. 1737
[receipt for Mr. James Denison]
51 pounds toward medfield 100 pound settlement
GLC02891.015
9 December 1737
Cheney, Joseph, fl. 1737-1739
[receipt for Capt. Abraham Harding]
GLC02891.016
19 November 1737
[receipt for unnamed proprietor]
received by Abraham Harding
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