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to George May Powell
April 20, 1866
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
He requests a left arm to be sent by express. Letter partially printed.
GLC00687.217
April 23, 1866
He reports that the committee was pleased with the exhibit of their artificial limbs. He described their competition from Georgia and the mechanics of their limb movement. The committee will wait to make their decision after seeing more exhibits. A...
GLC00687.219
to A. F. Williams
April 24, 1866
Wheeler, Charles, fl. 1866
He would like to purchase a limb and wants to know what the government subsidizes.
GLC00687.220
April 26, 1866
Cowles, Alfred, fl. 1866
He writes in regards to a local soldier with an amputated leg. His doctor recommended him to Mr. Douglass of Springfield for a limb, but perhaps their company can give him a better deal. He remarks on their competition in the city and inquires if...
GLC00687.221
to Mr. Condell
1866
Farnsworth, Joseph W., fl. 1866
The Surgeon General gave him a circular of Condell limbs and he would like more information. He poses some specific questions about the locket. Letter's date reads April 26, but no year is given.
GLC00687.222
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