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May 16, 1866

Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 21, 1866

Condell, J., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 South.

GLC00687.227

May 23, 1866

Blake, Charles F., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

May 25, 1866

Paine, J. T., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Wiliams

He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.

GLC00687.229

May 29, 1866

Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 29, 1866

Sperling, A.B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

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

GLC00687.231

June 1, 1865

Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 consequently receive 20% of all sales of limbs.

GLC00687.232

June 22, 1866

Scott, D.M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

November 12, 1866

Ward & Briggs

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

16 June 1858

May, Lucius S., fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: Lucius S May & Wife & George May Powell Power of Attorney

They grant GMP power of attorney, to sell and lease their property.

GLC00687.235

12 April 1860

State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.

Autograph document signed

Title: [land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.01

12 April 1860

State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.

Autograph document signed

Title: [land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.02

12 April 1860

State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.

Autograph document signed

Title: [land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.03

12 April 1860

State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.

Autograph document signed

Title: [land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.04

August 8, 1863

Heastrug, Samuel D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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 24, 1863

Kalbfus, Paul, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He has spoken four times from the same stump as Governor Curtin, at a time of great excitement now that Curtin has won reelection. He is tired due to traveling and speaking, but proud of the victory of the "Stars" over the "Copperheads."

GLC00687.239

November 6, 1864

Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He has looked at George May Powell's position and to properly claim life insurance, he must go into active military operations. He thanks him for his "maiden speech."

GLC00687.240

September 30, 1865

Taylor, Lute A., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

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

December 18, 1865

Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Business pressure has presented him from seeing George May Powell while in New York, but he plans on seeing him in a few days when he is in town.

GLC00687.242

August 25, 1866

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He writes about being in school and taking Bible classes. He hopes to see George May Powell before long as it has been a year. Letter might be written by Samuel Wells Powell to unknown recipient.

GLC00687.243