12 April 1860

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

Autograph document signed

Title: [land tax receipt for George May Powell]

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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 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

May 28, 1869

Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Merritt responds to Powell's inquiries about his real estate in San Francisco, offering to sell to Powell at low prices.

GLC00687.244

September 15, 1869

Lee, Herbert A., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.

GLC00687.245

January 12, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.

GLC02180.16

June 3, 1893

Christian Arbitration and Peace Society, fl. 1893

Typed letter

Title: to George May Powell

They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.

GLC00687.145

1 January 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

GLC00687.158

Circa 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Mettlach Tiles

These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.

GLC00687.159

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

Powell secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Letter partially printed.

GLC00687.203

December 20, 1866

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Dayton

Powell 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

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

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. Letter 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

14 November 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it in building his house in Sterling. He intends to return to the building business when he leaves the Army.

GLC03858.01.23

May 17, 1892

McCarn, D., fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He has offered Letia a permanent home with them and is welcome to anything they have, including business advise. Samuel had written him that he had sufficient means to support Letia, but he didn't know what means. Letia should obtain a temporary loan until the disposition is made of their personal property.

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