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George F. Emerson (George Washington Franklin Emerson?) writes from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; he would like a letter of recommendation for Richard McAllister (the brother of one of Partridge's former students) who wishes to be named governor of Minnesota territory; would also like a letter of recommendation for himself. The letter appears to refer to Richard Beale McAllister (1819-1887) who was appointed as a fugitive slave commissioner for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1850. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont, regarding Corry Chambers' efforts to raise stock for his school there; also discusses terms for the purchase of property at Brandywine Springs, Delaware. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; he believes that Corry Chambers will be willing to resign soon and open a ladies school instead of continuing with the institute there; if the institute is to be permanently established in Wilmington, Partridge will need to be present; writes of potential locations for buildings but advises against renting the (Brandywine?) Springs; would also be willing to join Partridge in Harrisburg; mentions the gentleman and contemplated school in Wisconsin referred to in an earlier letter; is thinking of writing a biography of Partridge; should he deliver an address in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, would Partridge wish him to speak of his personal character and labors? ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; gives news of Corry Chambers, his school there, and his plans to open a ladies seminary superintended by Mrs. Chambers; Emerson will make an address at the school in Harrisburg in August and will think about staying in Harrisburg; wishes Partridge would run for Congress. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware to Alden Partridge in in Philadelphia; he believes Partridge should come to Wilmington in the Spring as many would be willing to help Partridge establish a college there; mentions supplying Camden with teachers. Letter is dated only with month and day. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; he indicates that the charter of the school was successful in the Delaware state legislature and speaks of leasing buildings and grounds at Brandywine Springs, Delaware (as part of a plan to relocate the school in Wilmington there?); will Partridge please communicate his wishes so they may be published and presented to the trustees? ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge; he is interested in the reporting job Partridge has written about and would like to know the conditions for him to become connected with Partridge's Institute in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; gives news of Corry Chambers' school in Wilmington as well as what he has heard about the school at Pembroke, New Hampshire; also expresses an interest in working in a law office and a willingness to give an address in Harrisburg in August; is pleased to hear that Partridge plans to run for Congress. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Corry Chambers has asked him to write Partridge regarding whether Partridge might come take over the institution at Wilmington instead of remaining in Harrisburg; he has also heard from another gentleman who wants to know if Partridge would be interested in becoming superintendent of an institute in Wisconsin; does not believe he will stay in Wilmington unless Partridge decides to relocate there; thinks that Mr. Chambers will likely open a ladies school. Letter is dated with only month and year. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Pembroke, New Hampshire, that he is willing to go to Wilmington, Delaware, to teach provided the terms are reasonable; asks if Partridge can find "a good Situation well recommended for a Lady?" Please direct his response to P. M. Village (Alstead, New Hampshire, formerly Paper Mill Village?) ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Papermill Village (now Alstead, New Hampshire) that he is uncertain whether he will be able to attend commencement at Norwich, Vermont; asks if Partridge could do anything for the "lady teacher" he mentioned in his earlier letter (of 2 August 1846); a Mr. Anderson from Nashua (Luther W. Anderson?) is taking his place at P (the school at Pembroke, New Hampshire?) but doesn't think he will stay long. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson provides character references; false rumors about him have been circulating; refers to enclosures that have been separated from the original letter including: a report relating to troubles between two teachers at Pembroke, New Hampshire, dated 23 June 1846, and a letter from Aldis Lovell, dated 4 June 1846. Letter dated with only year and month. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; as in most of his letters, he expresses bitterness with Truman Bishop Ransom; feels the school in Wilmington was betrayed by Otis Seth Tenney; hopes Partridge will come there for the winter; mentions James W. Phillips and "Kendal" (Paul Raymond Kendall?). ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; he has just received from Otis Seth Tenney (who he believes is in league with Truman B. Ransom) an article from a Boston paper reflecting discredit on Partridge and his American Literary, Scientific and Military University and praising Norwich University (under Ransom); he believes the school in Wilmington would do well with Partridge at its head; would not like it if Gen. Diller establishes a school in Camden (Delaware?). ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; he discusses the purchase of the U.S. Arsenal in Wilmington, for the use of the school; will Partridge please advise? ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

George Washington Franklin Emerson writes from Wilmington, Delaware, to Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont; many falsehoods have been told about him and he is thinking of prosecuting the perpetrator, identified as Kendall (possibly Paul Raymond Kendall who taught at Pembroke, New Hampshire, around the same time as Emerson); please send him a certificate of character. Letter is only dated only September 9 from postmark. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.