19 April 1862

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [contract]

He grants Alexander Whillden a share in Powell's Cannon Rifle.

GLC00687.201

December 1, 1871

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A.R. Spofford

GMP secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Partially printed.

GLC00687.203

3 November 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [bill]

Received payment for Joseph A. Hay

GLC00687.206

January 6, 1831

Bront, Daniel, fl. 1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S.W Kean

GLC03769.116

5 March 1808

Gregg, Andrew, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Maylan

GLC03769.126

10 December 1859

Autograph note signed

Title: to Sir

GLC03769.127

1865-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: Sunday Railway & Str. Travel or traffic

He discusses the secular and ethical nature of the topic that Sunday traffic does not pay. He includes the testimonies of various railroad men who agree that working on Sunday is reckless and not economically profitable. He uses historical, literary, and political proponents of the Sabbath, including Lincoln and Webster. "The Sabbath is the great bulwark to protect both our financial and our political economic interests."

GLC00687.199

1859-1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: [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

December 20, 1866

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Dayton

He seeks to procure a joint stock company to manufacture articles invented by Mr. A.M. Olds. Dayton responds on the back, agreeing to see about bringing the patents into use

GLC00687.202

10 November 1882

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: to John A. Wiedersheim

He is billing GMP for a letter patent, including government fee, drawings and specifications, and prosecution. Partially printed.

GLC00687.204

1864-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: Powell's Patent Multiscope

He proposes a substitute for the expensive calcium light for viewing images, with an object that uses either sunlight or lamp light using a graphoscope, inserting a stereoscopic lens. Different lenses allow for different uses, including microscope, telescope, etc.

GLC00687.205

1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

March 27, 1866

Condell, J., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

GLC00687.208

April 10, 1866

Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 12, 1866

Truell, Edwin M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

He would like a Condell Limbs circular.

GLC00687.210

April 13, 1866

Taylor, M. M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 14, 1866

Brinkerhoff, Charlie, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Condell

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

GLC00687.212

April 14, 1866

Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 16, 1866

Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 19, 1866

Bowson, Lyman E., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 20, 1866

Brink, E.M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 20, 1866

Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

GLC00687.217

April 23, 1866

Truesdell, James, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He is unable to make their appointment

GLC00687.218

April 23, 1866

Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 member of the committee is a leading surgeon and a friend of GMP. The best form of advertisement is the New York Daily News with a large Southern circulation.

GLC00687.219

6/29/1865

Garber, Anny E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cover

GLC02197.030