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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about how he can love God more as he does not feel his faith is strong enough. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.105

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that sickness like Typhoid Fever has been claiming the lives of their men. Thirty have died. He talks about the advantages of getting a tenement. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.106

to A. F. Williams

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

GLC00687.220

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...

GLC00687.221

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

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

to Sir

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

GLC00687.224

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

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

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...

GLC00687.227

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

to A. F. Wiliams

He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.

GLC00687.229

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

to A. F. Williams

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

GLC00687.231

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...

GLC00687.232

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

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

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

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

GLC00687.235

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.01

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.02

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.03

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.04

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

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

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