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

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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.

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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.

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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 George May Powell. The best form of advertisement is the New York Daily News with a large Southern circulation.

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