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to George May Powell

She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.040

to George May Powell

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

to George May Powell

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. She...

GLC00687.042

to George May Powell

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 this...

GLC00687.043

to George May Powell

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

to George May Powell

Emma is too weak to write today and has requested Alma 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 in...

GLC00687.046

to Emma C. Small

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. S...

GLC00687.047

to Emma C. Small

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

to George May Powell

They have all been sick with colds, thus the reason for not writing. She continues to mourn the death of her sister as she imagines him doing. She wishes she could have been there or had some last communication with her. She wonders if there is a...

GLC00687.050

to George May Powell

The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a...

GLC00687.051

to Professor James Strong

He offers his services as a physician to Strong's traveling party.

GLC00687.080

to George May Powell

Roland Place was sorry not to have seen George May Powell due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.

GLC00687.107

[Patents filed through 1859-1864 with patent numbers]

On the back is a description of a patent filed 1861/2/19 for a motion device for an artificial leg and ankle.

GLC00687.200

[contract for artificial limbs]

The distribution of artificial limbs for maimed soldiers is to be advertised by the U.S. Christian Commission's Board of Surgeons.

GLC00687.207

to George May Powell

He writes about delivery of an express package. He discusses model arms.

GLC00687.208

to Condell Leg Manufacturing Corp.

He is interested in the cost of an artificial leg. His leg was amputated below the knee. He includes a sketch of his stump.

GLC00687.209

to A. F. Williams

He would like a Condell Limbs circular.

GLC00687.210

to A. F. Williams

He refutes Williams's claim that the leg he ordered was burned and "violently destroyed" upon delivery. He wants repair and offers to pay for express shipping.

GLC00687.211

to Mr. Condell

He lost his leg last August and would like a pamphlet of Cardell legs.

GLC00687.212

to George May Powell

He needs the arm he ordered and doesn't understand the lengthy wait. He is negotiating a contract with the local town to sell artificial limbs, with a store and a factory.

GLC00687.213

to A. F. Williams

He includes his measurements for a limb as well as a check for $75 for payment. He would like the limb as soon as possible.

GLC00687.214

to A. F. Williams

He requests a circular of artificial limbs. He lost his right arm and knows several other people who also need limbs.

GLC00687.215

to A. F. Williams

He read the advertisement in the Independent and needs a more durable artificial leg. He would like a price.

GLC00687.216

to George May Powell

He requests a left arm to be sent by express. Letter partially printed.

GLC00687.217

to George May Powell

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

He would like to purchase a limb and wants to know what the government subsidizes.

GLC00687.220

to A. F. Williams

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

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

to A. F. Williams

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.

GLC00687.223

to Sir

He is doing research to know who makes the best artificial leg.

GLC00687.224

to George May Powell

Now is the time for the company to act if they want to work in Georgia. If the company will pay his expenses, he will go and work out the same kind of contract they have in Tennessee, selling legs and arms for $125 from state factories

GLC00687.225

to Sir

He regrets not being able to provide the requested information. The artificial limb enterprise is greatly needed and many companies want to build factories in the South.

GLC00687.226

to A. F. Wiliams

He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.

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to A. F. Wiliams

He wants to know when his limbs will be ready for him to pick up so he can plan.

GLC00687.230

to A. F. Williams

He read the Independent and as he lost his right arm, he would like their circular.

GLC00687.231

to J. W. Sullivan

Because George May Powell did not write with their proposition, he agrees to use efficient skill and energy to start with a plan listing people and their interest in the patent. Powell will raise necessary funds to set things in motion, and will...

GLC00687.232

to A. F. Williams

He would like to order a limb but would rather come to New York for a fitting rather than send in his measurements. He offers a couple of different ways to have a fitting.

GLC00687.233

to Condell Life Like Limb Company

They make arm and leg joints and supply some of the largest houses in the trade. Their style, satisfaction, and price will probably please the company.

GLC00687.234

to M

She reports that Samuel continues to become more sick and the doctor gives no hope. While the neighbors are kind, she needs a strong man and asks that George May Powell come help as her brothers are too far away and her sister is too frail. Addressed...

GLC00687.265

to Maggie

George E. Farmer writes that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston did not surrender as soon as anticipated. He remarks that Union General Philip H. Sheridan's "destroying Angels took the war path again." He states that his regiment marched along...

GLC00808.03

General orders: No. 322

Signed by H. L. Scott. Allows sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Originally numbered as 319. Struck and replaced with 322 by H.L. Scott.

GLC00911.26

General orders: No. 325

Signed by H. L. Scott. Brevet Brigadier General P.F. Smith announced as new civil and military governor of Mexico City, Surgeon R.S. Satterlee as the new Medical Director of the Army.

GLC00911.27

General orders: No. 357

Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of Orders Nos. 318 and 322: allowing sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Announces a train departure and...

GLC00911.36

General orders: No. 365

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists sick and wounded soldiers returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service.

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General orders: No. 14

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists the sick and wounded soldiers that are returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service. Printed on blue paper.

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Orders No. 47

Signed by L. Thomas. "Col. Clarke, 2nd Brigade" inscribed on back. Pertains to the management and expansion of the hospital in Jalapa, Mexico.

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Orders No. 90

Signed by L. Thomas. Proceedings from a court of inquiry of Colonel M.L. Bonham investigating the severity of Bonham's wounds.

GLC00911.83

[carte de visite, two veterans]

White mount with Masury imprint and pencil inscription "Two Vetrans [sic] of 1864" on verso. Full length standing portrait of two veteran seamen in military dress. Man on left is missing both arms, and man on right is wearing glasses or goggles.

GLC00919.24.35

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "...you wanted to know what my duty was hear well it is to take men coming from hospitals to thear division commanders an take deserters from the rebs to Genl Butlers..."

GLC01003.03.05

to Thomas H. Patterson

From Commander Reynolds of the USS "Vermont" to Commander Patterson of the USS "James Adger." By order of Rear Admiral Samuel F. DuPont, Reynolds sends officers and crew of the captured CSS "Atlanta" to the "James Adger." Says a list is enclosed (see...

GLC01007.03