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30 September 1865
Taylor, Lute A.
to George May Powell
He had heard that GMP had left the Treasury Department and had made an "item" of it. He reports on GMP's property in River Falls.
GLC00687.241
15 September 1869
Lee, Herbert A.
He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.
GLC00687.245
10 January 1874
Hampshire Paper Company
to Evangelical Press Association
They send statements of account by Mr. Powell.
GLC00687.249
14 March 1881
Smith, R.
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.
GLC00687.254
12 Feburary 1883
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
[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
2 May 1892
Letia
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
26 August 1902
Stokes, Emily B.
to Mrs. Powell
She reports on Woodbury Union's meetings and discussion topics. She would like their report on time.
GLC00687.269
Circa 1893
Unknown
G. M. Powell
George May Powell, older
GLC00687.276
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Richard Taylor]
A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.
GLC01176.02
circa 1863
Seuss, John L.
[Journal with plans for Bombproof Structures]
p. 1-2 blank p. 3 has two graphite technical drawings: top seems to be gun turret from top view; bottom seems to be above view of internal defenses of a fort. p. 4-5 "Breach & Contra-Batteries" with color technical drawing of fascine. Re: building of...
GLC06166.01
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
26 September 1862
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to John J. Key
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on 27 September with Key and...
GLC00228.01
11 August 1861
Norton, Levi W.
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...
GLC09006.01
13 October 1861
to Fred
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...
GLC09006.05
30 March 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....
GLC09006.10
22 May 1863
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
to parents
Received their letter last night. "It is hot enough to roast a nigger alive out here." Everyone has sat down under a row of pine or cedar trees for shade or has created improvised shade with tree branches. It looks "like the town hall when they have...
GLC09355.003
21 June 1863
Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Has not had time to write because "we have been on a continued move." Has been here for three days, but "expect to move every moment." It is impossible to know where they are going. Is now "a...
GLC09355.007
3 April 1864
to Parents
Will be home 17 months from tomorrow. "God grant that the cloud which now hangs over our nation" will be gone by then. The war is God's punishment. "There was never a more corrupt and sinful government than ours has been" for the past 20 years...
GLC09355.058
24 July 1864
Has not received a letter from them in two weeks. Marched up to Washington. Then went through much of Virginia Maryland over the past two weeks. Now is back only 6 miles from Washington D.C. "The whole trip has not amounted to anything" besides...
GLC09355.080
5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W. (fl. 1878-)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
GLC09400.351
28 November 1878
Jackie (fl. 1878-)
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
GLC09400.352
27 February 1878
Spelman (fl. 1878-)
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
GLC09400.356
11 January 1878
Peterson, Alex (fl. 1878-)
GLC09400.387
22 January 1878
Burnwell, A. (fl. 1878-)
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
GLC09400.391
31 January 1878
Pierce, J.H. (fl. 1878-)
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
GLC09400.392
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