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to A. F. Williams
April 16, 1866
Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866
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
April 19, 1866
Bowson, Lyman E., fl. 1866
He requests a circular of artificial limbs. He lost his right arm and knows several other people who also need limbs.
GLC00687.215
April 20, 1866
Brink, E.M., fl. 1866
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
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
He requests a left arm to be sent by express. Letter partially printed.
GLC00687.217
April 23, 1866
Truesdell, James, fl. 1866
He is unable to make their appointment.
GLC00687.218
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
May 7, 1866
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
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to Sir
May 16, 1866
Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866
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
May 21, 1866
Condell, J., fl. 1866
He wanted to fire Mr. Hawkins but has reconsidered the matter due to insufficient funds to pay him and to the way the community may view the company. He reports that Mr. Hepburn has come from Canada and Mr. Ross should be sent immediately to the...
GLC00687.227
May 23, 1866
Blake, Charles F., fl. 1866
Mr. Sullivan does not want to wait too long to sell his quarter to George May Powell's friend. He wants to know if Powell and Mr. Miler will sell their shares.
GLC00687.228
to A. F. Wiliams
May 25, 1866
Paine, J. T., fl. 1866
He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.
GLC00687.229
May 29, 1866
He wants to know when his limbs will be ready for him to pick up so he can plan.
GLC00687.230
Sperling, A.B., fl. 1866
He read the Independent and as he lost his right arm, he would like their circular.
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to J. W. Sullivan
June 1, 1865
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866
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
June 22, 1866
Scott, D.M., fl. 1866
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
November 12, 1866
Ward & Briggs
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
Lucius S May & Wife & George May Powell Power of Attorney
16 June 1858
May, Lucius S., fl. 1858
They grant GMP power of attorney, to sell and lease their property.
GLC00687.235
[land tax receipt for George May Powell]
12 April 1860
State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.
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GLC00687.236.02
GLC00687.236.03
GLC00687.236.04
August 8, 1863
Heastrug, Samuel D., fl. 1863
Samuel D. Heastrug is confused about George May Powell's desire to fill a certain office and cannot act without appropriate information.
GLC00687.237
September 7, 1863
Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865
He encloses the five doll[ar]s discussed in the last communication (not extant). He refers to a much earlier letter from George May Powell about his intentions with the draft.
GLC00687.238
September 30, 1865
Taylor, Lute A., fl. 1865
He had heard that George May Powell had left the Treasury Department and had made an "item" of it. He reports on Powells's property in River Falls.
GLC00687.241
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