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December 18, 1865
Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865
to George May Powell
Business pressure has presented him from seeing GMP while in New York, but plans on seeing him in a few days when he is in town.
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August 25, 1866
Unknown
to unknown
He writes about being in school and taking Bible classes. He hopes to see GMP before long as it has been a year. Letter might be written by Samuel Wells Powell to unknown recipient.
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May 28, 1869
Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869
He responds to GMP's inquiries about his real estate in San Francisco, offering to sell to GMP at low prices.
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September 15, 1869
Lee, Herbert A., fl. 1869
He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.
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December 16, 1869
Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869
Because only a portion of their desk room is occupied, he offers to let part of it to GMP during December, January, and February.
GLC00687.246
December 10, 1869
He would like to visit with GMP and asks him to leave word when and where that could happen.
GLC00687.247
1873
Walling, E.R., fl. 1873
He arrived in town yesterday from the oil repairs where he met GMP's friends Mr. Watson and Rev. Dr. Marks. He is anxious to see GMP and discuss Watson.
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January 10, 1874
Hampshire Paper Company
to Evangelical Press Association
They send statements of account by Mr. Powell.
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April 7, 1875
to My Dear Friend
She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.
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September 17, 1880
H. Gaze & Son
They refer him to their American contact as they do not conduct international business from the London office. On H. Gaze & Son Tourist and Excursion Directors letterhead.
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March 14, 1881
Smith, R., fl. 1881
He cannot give GMP the desired information. He has asked his local agent to send the information. They will alter their concentration on Virginia property to meet local needs.
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5 October 1864
Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868
to father
Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.
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7 October 1864
successfully enlisting and medical examination.
GLC02180.02
9 October 1864
runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances. Written on Hart Island
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12 October 1864
Jamieson, William, fl. 1864
to George F. Morse
Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.
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23 October 1864
to brother
gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island
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28 October 1864
Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866
news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.
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2 November 1864
obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island
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14 November 1864
Perkins, R.E., fl. 1864-1865
his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.08
a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on...
GLC02180.09
21 November 1864
Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865
expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday
GLC02180.10
2 December 1864
advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.
GLC02180.11
4 December 1864
the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.
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21 December 1864
assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.
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disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends Written on Hart Island
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