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Burrill, James S., fl. 1866 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.213 Author/Creator: Burrill, James S., fl. 1866 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 14, 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

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.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

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