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August 27, 1866
Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868
to George May Powell
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
GLC00687.032
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
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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
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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
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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.
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