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1861-1877
[envelope to Lydia A. Bishoff}
Envelope from Washington, DC, addressed to Miss Lydia A. "Bishop," Portland, Preston County, Western VA.
GLC03523.40.40
20 April 1881
Thomson, Ira S., fl. 1881
[receipt]
He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.
GLC00687.255
January 4, 1882
Anderson, J. A., fl. 1882
to George May Powell
He doesn't know whether GMP wants a recommendation or a criticism, but he found the lecture and pictures interesting, although at times it was difficult to understand what was being said for many reasons. The exhibition contained a great deal of...
GLC00687.256
22 September 1882
L.M., William, & Sons, fl. 1882
He received from Charles W. Riley through George May Powell two cases of stuffed birds formerly on exhibit in the Centennial Exposition. The birds are now for sale, with half the income going to GMP.
GLC00687.257
9 October 1882
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
He received from Watson Brothers $30, 10% of a purchase of Powell's Pyramid maps of Egypt, Arabia, Petra, and Turkey, to sell with their imprint. Arrangements are made on future payments. A note on the back, dated 1883/3/15, relinquishes a portion of...
GLC00687.258
January 3, 1883
Thnnson, Ira S., fl. 1883
He has not heard from Mr. Garritt, indicating that he failed to make arrangements. He checked his ledger for charges due him from GMP and found only one due for coal.
GLC00687.259
12 Feburary 1883
[George May Powell agrees to relinquish a contract]
GMP agrees to relinquish a contract concerning four maps and publication of maps with Cochrane.
GLC00687.260
1885
Unknown
to unknown
The Bessemer Steel Works has agreed to stop all work on Sundays.
GLC00687.261
June 2, 1886
J. B. Lippincott Company, fl. 1886
They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" as been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.
GLC00687.262
March 14, 1891
R. A. Lancombe, fl. 1891
He sends the new estimate from Mrs. Powell's changed plans. He details the new plans for reconstruction on their house for $165.
GLC00687.263
April 4, 1892
W.B., fl. 1892
He expects to reach Philadelphia tomorrow evening. He wanted to see many people along the way but was unable.
GLC00687.264
May 2, 1892
Letia, fl. 1892
to M
She reports that Samuel continues to become more sick and the doctor gives no hope. While the neighbors are kind, she needs a strong man and asks that GMP come help as her brothers are too far away and her sister is too frail. Addressed "Dear M" the...
GLC00687.265
May 16, 1892
Cravath, Erastus Milo, 1833-1900
He thanks him for his comments on the work at Fisk. He sends condolences on the death of his brother. They are now building a Fisk Memorial Library. The author was one of the founders of Fisk University, an early African-American school of higher...
GLC00687.266
May 17, 1892
McCarn, D., fl. 1892
He has offered Letia a permanent home with them and is welcome to anything they have, including business advise. Samuel had written him that he had sufficient means to support Letia, but he didn't know what means. Letia should obtain a temporary loan...
GLC00687.267
June 7, 1892
Foote, Alfred S., fl. 1892
He sends his sympathy and reports there is no charge for digging graves and burial lots. He writes about Samuel Powell's arrival in the town, his work lecturing and writing for different papers, watching his last disease, his death on 7 May, and his...
GLC00687.268
August 26, 1902
Stokes, Emily, fl. 1902
to Mrs. Powell
She reports on Woodbury Union's meetings and discussion topics. She would like their report on time.
GLC00687.269
May 22, 1904
May, O.T., fl. 1904
He give an update of his family and invites him to visit.
GLC00687.270
February 14, 1905
New Jersey Assembly
Assembly, No. 130. State of New Jersey.
This was an act to erect a monument on the Revolutionary battlefield of Red Bank.
GLC00687.271
[Business card of Mrs. George May Powell]
Business card of George May Powell with "Mrs." written before his name.
GLC00687.272.01
[Business card of G. Freeman]
Business card of G. Freeman
GLC00687.272.02
9 November 1905
The Weekly Item (Schwenksville, Pa.) 1877-1881
Geo. May Powell Passes Away.
Obituary of George May Powell
GLC00687.274.01
12 November 1905
The North American, fl. 1905
Lincoln's Able Ally is Laid in his Grave
GLC00687.274.02
11 May 1855
Abbott, Mary, fl. 1855-1856
to Adelia McKinney
re: family news, requesting letters from family members.
GLC02179.01.002
24 August 1855
McKinney, Jinney, fl. 1855
to Parents
re: family affairs, the farm. Also includes two page poem, "Carry Me Home to Die," written by Erastus McKinney at the request of A.G. McKinney.
GLC02179.01.003
12 June 1865
Perkins, R.E., fl. 1864-1865
to George F. Morse
Jamieson's discharge, and death and funeral of Brotherhood member Frank R. Doane.
GLC02180.28
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