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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 [contract for artificial limbs]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.207 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

The distribution of artificial limbs for maimed soldiers is to be advertised by the U.S. Christian Commission's Board of Surgeons.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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