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Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866 to Sir

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.226 Author/Creator: Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 16, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866

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