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to George May Powell

re: She refers to George's recent visit. She has been made schoolteacher for the two young children with whom she boards. She misses him.

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to George May Powell

re: She received his letter of the 21st and wonders how his health is. She refers to his relationship with his brother, claiming to know him better than his brother does

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to George May Powell

re: She hopes that he has received her letter about her situation, and hopes that he will come to her, worrying that the doctor will not let her leave. Written at Round Hill

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to George May Powell

re: They try to make an account of letters written and received. She wonders if he will come and bring her trunk and crutch, as she asked previously. Written at Round Hill

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to George May Powell

re: She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Written at Round Hill

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to George May Powell

re: She has received his latest letter, and hopes he will send a woman to help her. She has been quite busy. Written at Round Hill

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to George May Powell

She has been feeling a little sick and has stayed in bed and taken a Turkish bath. She looks forward to seeing him soon. Written at Round Hill

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to George May Powell

re: She received his letter and apologizes for not returning them, thinking he wanted her to keep them.

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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

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

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...

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to George May Powell

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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to George May Powell

re: She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy.Written at Round Hill

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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.

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to George May Powell

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...

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to George May Powell

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...

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to George May Powell

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.

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to George May Powell

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.

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to George May Powell

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...

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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...

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to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

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to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

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to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

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to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

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to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

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to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

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to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

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to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

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to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

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[Recap of the proprietary meeting]

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[land agreement]

establishes township of new medfield

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[receipt for Mr. James Denison]

51 pounds toward medfield 100 pound settlement

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[receipt for Capt. Abraham Harding]

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[receipt for unnamed proprietor]

received by Abraham Harding

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[receipt of Abraham Harding]

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[receipt for Abraham Harding]

for entertainment of the proprietors at their meeting

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[receipt of Abraham Harding]

for preaching

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[receipt of David Moses]

for 'rate upon the right of John Plimpton in the year 1737.' Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[record of proprietors' meetings from 18 October 1738 - 24 November 1738]

Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[formal declaration of desire for meeting]

Addressed to Abraham Harding. The proprietors wish to have a meeting. Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[receipt of James Denison]

Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[petition to have meetings at sturbridge instead of medfield]

Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[meeting notes]

includes proposals and appointments Written in the town of Sturbridge

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[receipt of Abraham Harding]

for entertainment of the proprietors

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[account records]

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[receipt for Abraham Harding]

Written in the town of Sturbridge

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