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Circa August 1878
Unknown
American Forests
He gives a brief history of the American Forest council and a description of papers presented at their conferences.
GLC00687.181
Circa 1892
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to His Excellency The Governor, and To the Legislature of the State of Massachusettes
Losses in the country due to forest fires affect the political economy as well as national wealth. Fireproof buildings of brick and mortar should be the rule rather than the exception. Deforestation should be regulated.
GLC00687.189
no date
to Mr. Editor
Following the earlier political counsel of Abraham Lincoln, he recognizes the infirm qualities of presidential candidate James G. Blaine due to fraud and violence, and favors Grover Cleveland as U.S. President.
GLC00687.192
Circa 1885-1905
Politics in the Pulpit
Because the pulpit is the center of ethics, politics should be openly discussed, a practice not often used in the U.S. He uses examples of the poor pay of coal miners, partisan ring rule, and historical political preacher/leaders of the Revolution....
GLC00687.195
10 November 1882
to John A. Wiedersheim
He is billing GMP for a letter patent, including government fee, drawings and specifications, and prosecution. Partially printed.
GLC00687.204
24 April 1866
Wheeler, Charles
to A. F. Williams
He would like to purchase a limb and wants to know what the government subsidizes.
GLC00687.220
Farnsworth, Joseph W.
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.
GLC00687.222
7 May 1866
Burrill, James S.
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
GLC00687.225
12 April 1860
State of Wisconsin. County of Pierce. County Treasurer's Office.
[land tax receipt for George May Powell]
GLC00687.236.01
GLC00687.236.02
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