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Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866 to Condell Leg Manufacturing Corp.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.209 Author/Creator: Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866 Place Written: Mill Point, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 10, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

He is interested in the cost of an artificial leg. His leg was amputated below the knee. He includes a sketch of his stump.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866
Condell Leg Manufacturing Corp, fl. 1866

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