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to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...

GLC00687.009

to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

GLC00687.010

to Emma C. Small

He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops...

GLC00687.011

to George May Powell

Morgan bills Powell for publication.

GLC00687.052

to George May Powell

P.H. Berkaw wants George May Powell to purchase a frame for the picture previously determined and purchased.

GLC00687.056

to George May Powell

He compares Lincoln's picture with Brady's loss of the negative. He and his wife are grateful for the pictures. Letter is written on Office of the Scientific American Patent Agency letterhead.

GLC00687.072

to George May Powell

This is an order for pictures, asking to pay the bill in February. Letter is written on Treasury Department, Second Auditor's Office letterhead.

GLC00687.074

George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture

GLC00687.075

[Passport of George May Powell]

Passport of George May Powell. Partially printed. Signed by the Secretary of State, includes description of Powell's physical characteristics. Features image of United States of America Department of State seal.

GLC00687.076

to Badie

He is concerned about Samuel's health and hopes to arrange a course of lessons for him at the University of Pennsylvania. He hopes to acquire some rooms near Washington Square for headquarters. He leaves household instructions, and he comments on the...

GLC00687.105

to George May Powell

He was unable to attend to completion of the May patent and pay the government fee as previously determined. He will now renew it as soon as possible.

GLC00687.129

Revised bill S. 1779.

This bill seeks to protect the administration of forests on the public domain. The creation of the Commissioner of Forests within the Department of Interior and four assistant commissioners will serve to protect American forests and regulate forestry...

GLC00687.165

to George May Powell

He acknowledges the value of good forestry work and mentions work with Samuel Powell. Letter written on U. S. Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry letterhead. Letter is signed, but signature is illegible. No middle name, so it is possibly...

GLC00687.167

United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, American Forest Conference [press bulletin]

The American Forest Conference brought together representatives from the lumbering, mining and grazing industries, railroad, and irrigation to discus forestry. Special attention was given to the proper use of forests by all fields, with responsible...

GLC00687.169

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.170.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.170.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Timber Decay Costs Millions]

The U.S. spends a great deal of money and manpower working to reverse the losses of wood decay, caused by fungus. The Wood Preservation Office of the US Forest Service experiments in cooperation with railroads and other corporations to prolong the...

GLC00687.177.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.177.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.177.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Switzerland Advanced in Practice of Forestry]

Switzerland began practicing sound forestry techniques 600 years ago, not allowing timber output to exceed natural growth. Thick growth prevents avalanches and landslides, and good roads and intelligent management create national value in Swiss...

GLC00687.178.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.178.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.178.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Three-Million Matches Struck Each Minute]

The most suitable trees for matches are disappearing, requiring forest conservation to make the supply sufficient for a longer number of years.

GLC00687.179.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.179.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.179.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Three-Million Matches Struck Each Minute]

A memorandum to GLC00687.179.01 correcting the word "seven" to "fifteen hundred" and for this to be corrected on the official printing.

GLC00687.179.03

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, European Countries Reclaim Waste Land]

Europeans plant trees to allow for profitable timber harvests in the future, particularly in France, Austria, Germany, and Denmark among other countries.

GLC00687.180.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.180.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.180.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Practice of Forestry Important Issue in National Development]

Because the forest is one of the chief support of civilization, supplying wood and controlling water, it is vital to protect through wise use and protection.

GLC00687.182.01