October 17, 1796

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregorie dated October 17. 1796. Pertains to her grief for her husband's death and contemplating their marriage.

GLC01795.047

September 29, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She reports that she is very satisfied with her progress, that she can take two steps. She has attended sermons given by Rev. Patton of New Haven, son of Rev. Patton of Ithaca, and she asks him to look into sending a walking chair from New York City. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.038

October 4, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She writes that she is able to walk with canes outdoors. She expresses dismay that the walking chair would cost so much. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.039

May 14, 1865

Redrussa, J., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

In response to a deal to sell George May Powell's Great National Picture in Mansfield, Redrussa has only sold one photograph.

GLC00687.055

1861-1864

Dodge, Nelson E., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

re: Dodge writes about the balloon the Union dispatched over the Confederates as well as sickness and despair that has befallen the soldiers. He also writes about the prices for food: "butter is .40cts a pound…potatoes…are 1.25a bushel and shugar is not 11cts a pound."

GLC02162.08

27 October 1909

United States. Department of Agriculture.

Printed document

Title: [U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Sawdust Flour From Waste of Lumber Mills]

Sawdust flour can make dynamite, linoleum, xyolite, and artificial flooring. These uses will relieve the amount of waste from lumber mills.

GLC00687.175.01

April 24, 1866

Wheeler, Charles, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

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

GLC00687.220

April 26, 1866

Cowles, Alfred, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 they have lowered their prices.

GLC00687.221

1866

Farnsworth, Joseph W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 4, 1866

Turner, George, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 5, 1866

Seal, William, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

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

GLC00687.224

May 7, 1866

Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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 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

1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Pamphlet

Title: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York

The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have been fireproofed. They discuss several different architectural possibilities in buildings as well as other structures, including sidewalks, piers, walls, and pavements. An appendix includes testimonies from authorized witnesses and newspaper articles supporting the fireproof concept. Illustrated plates indicate measurements and illustrations of…

GLC00687.156

January 12,1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Printed document

Title: Certificate of Tests

A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.

GLC00687.157

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

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