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February 3, 1867
Barrell, Alma A., fl. 1860-1868
to George May Powell
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
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
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
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Emma C. Small
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
June 2, 1893
Sate, I. G. W., fl. 1893
In response to his request, he sends GMP a Legislative Directory.
GLC00687.144
June 3, 1893
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society, fl. 1893
They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.
GLC00687.145
June 18, 1899
Gilbert, Mary L., fl. 1899
to Mrs. George May Powell
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
GLC00687.147
October 19, 1899
Cameron, William A.B., fl. 1899
He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.
GLC00687.148
June 18, 1905
Sunderlin, Kate, fl. 1905
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
GLC00687.149
1861-1877
Arbitration Forum
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
Mr. Editor, England & the Boers
He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...
GLC00687.151
to U. S. Senate
Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."
GLC00687.152
to unknown
card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."
GLC00687.153
[Petition]
The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.
GLC00687.154
Memorial
The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests...
GLC00687.155
1874
The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874
The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York
The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have...
GLC00687.156
12 January 1874
Certificate of Tests
A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.
GLC00687.157
1 January 1875
L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875
Price List of Mettlach Tiles
This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.
GLC00687.158
November 14, 1863
Morgan, George M., fl. 1863
re: Morgan bills GMP for publication.
GLC00687.052
September 9, 1865
Berkaw, P.H., fl. 1865
re: He wants GMP to purchase a frame for the picture previously determined and purchased.
GLC00687.056
December 26, 1867
Unknown
re: She reports on the letters she has received and mailed to her. George's health is improving, although he could not go to his office as he had planned, and he feels a bit down. She expresses concern about Emma's funds and health.
GLC00687.048
March 9, 1868
Small, Sarah B., fl. 1860-1868
re: She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."
GLC00687.049
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