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17 November 1795
Booth, Jas, fl. 1795
Registrar notes
mentions that letters of administration were granted to the widow
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19 August 1788
Rose, George, fl. 1788
Deed
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10 September 1774
to Sir (letter frgamnet)
Mentions a note payable to James Mackey
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April 25, 1853
Moore, Hannah, fl. 1855
to Ian (son)
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1 September 1845
Moore, S., fl. 1840-1845
to Jas Mildreth
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June 1784
Sergeant, Jonah, fl. 1777-1784
Philadelphia County Court writes of the complications surrounding Alice Finch's will
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circa 1763-1783
biographical record of David Lloyd
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listing of items available for sale at Goodspeed's bookshop
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6 July 1773
Penrose, Isaac, fl. 1773
bill of exchange
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7 September 1734
Philadelphia County Court case description
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8 July 1763
Nesbitt, James, fl. 1763
Meeting notes
lawyer advises them to settle any accounts they have against Rev. johnston
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Notice to delinquents to settle accounts
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notes on oldest paper mill
mentions william bradford
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16 June 1863
Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877
to sister
sister [Margaret Parrott] John is proud of his sister and he reminds her to be respectable and honorable, for he wants her to feel equally "as good as those who are we[a]lthy…And if you conduct yourself properly you will soon be a great deal more...
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8 July1863
John is sorry to hear that their sister is so sick and he hopes to be able to visit her in the nest few days. A verse follows in another hand and Sophia's name appears below it.
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20 August 1863
to father
father [C. Parrott] He is going to join the regiment next Monday. He is married and gives news that his wife is going to New York to stay with family. He may resign if his health does not improve but stands "on the top of the pile here now and I...
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8 September 1863
father [C. Parrott] John has been back "in Dixey" for about a week. They are guarding a pontoon bridge and he explains what one is to his father. "Boats are anchored in the River and stringers placed from one boat to another and covered with plank...
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17 October 1863
He was almost killed by Bushwhackers on his way back from visiting Henry with the 75th and "had to run the gauntlet" for four miles and "just before I got through I was compel[l]ed to leave my horse & take to the mountains" and walk over 15 miles....
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3 November 1863
father [C. Parrott] John's health is not good. Henry is now camped at Jasper, Tennessee. John's regiment is guarding a pass in the mountains and will remain there until the river is opened. He was nearly captured returning from Chattanooga; "the...
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8 November 1863
sister [Sophia Parrott] He is glad that she is feeling better. He is anxious for his sister to meet his wife. He believes he will be able "to stand the service till the balance of the Regt is muster out" on 1 September, a "day of rejoicing."...
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14 November 1863
to brother
His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...
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16 December 1863
sister [Margaret Parrott] Things have been quiet since the Battle of the 23rd, 24th, and 25th as the soldiers are preparing winter quarters. He hopes she will continue school this winter. He is glad he joined the Army when he did as he has only a...
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28 July 1864
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864
to C. Parrott
Thompson answers John's father's letter seeking details of John's death. Just before John was fatally wounded, Lieutenant Thompson suggested they move as shells "were flying thick about them" but John answered "it was a good as place as any...and at...
GLC03858.01.25
1864
Obituary
"Extract from the discourse of Rev. E. Erskine, occasioned by the death of Captain John A. Parrott." Handwritten copy of newspaper clipping summarizing John's life, praising his character and accomplishments, and a describing his death. "At the...
GLC03858.01.26
28 November 1877 - 3 December 1877
[authorization to Herbert A. Lee]
They give authorization to Herbert A. Lee of the American Collecting Agency in New York City to act in the bankruptcy case of Joseph B. Cornish of Washington, NJ, with the amounts listed.
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April 24, 1866
Wheeler, Charles, fl. 1866
to A. F. Williams
He would like to purchase a limb and wants to know what the government subsidizes.
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April 26, 1866
Cowles, Alfred, fl. 1866
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...
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1866
Farnsworth, Joseph W., fl. 1866
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.
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May 4, 1866
Turner, George, fl. 1866
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May 5, 1866
Seal, William, fl. 1866
to Sir
He is doing research to know who makes the best artificial leg.
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May 7, 1866
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
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
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May 16, 1866
Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866
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.
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May 21, 1866
Condell, J., fl. 1866
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...
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May 23, 1866
Blake, Charles F., fl. 1866
Mr. Sullivan does not want to wait too long to sell his quarter to GMP's friend. He wants to know if GMP and Mr. Miler will sell their shares.
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May 25, 1866
Paine, J. T., fl. 1866
to A. F. Wiliams
He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.
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May 29, 1866
Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866
He wants to know when his limbs will be ready for him to pick up so he can plan.
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Sperling, A.B., fl. 1866
He read the Independent and as he lost his right arm, would like their circular.
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June 1, 1865
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866
to J. W. Sullivan
Because GMP 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. GMP will raise necessary funds to set things in motion, and will consequently receive...
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June 22, 1866
Scott, D.M., fl. 1866
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.
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November 12, 1866
Ward & Briggs
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.
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16 June 1858
May, Lucius S., fl. 1858
Lucius S May & Wife & George May Powell Power of Attorney
They grant GMP power of attorney, to sell and lease their property.
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12 April 1860
State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.
[land tax receipt for George May Powell]
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August 8, 1863
Heastrug, Samuel D., fl. 1863
He is confused about GMP's desire to fill a certain office and cannot act without appropriate information.
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September 7, 1863
Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865
He encloses the five doll[ar?]s discussed in the last communication (not extant). He refers to a much earlier letter from GMP about his intentions with the draft.
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September 24, 1863
Kalbfus, Paul, fl. 1863
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."
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November 6, 1864
He has looked at GMP's position and to properly claim life insurance, he must go into active military operations. He thanks him for his "maiden speech."
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September 30, 1865
Taylor, Lute A., fl. 1865
He had heard that GMP had left the Treasury Department and had made an "item" of it. He reports on GMP's property in River Falls.
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