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30 November 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]
Enclosed with GLC00687.177.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.177.02
1 December 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Switzerland Advanced in Practice of Forestry]
Switzerland began practicing sound forestry techniques 600 years ago, not allowing timber output to exceed natural growth. Thick growth prevents avalanches and landslides, and good roads and intelligent management create national value in Swiss...
GLC00687.178.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.178.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.178.02
8 December 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Three-Million Matches Struck Each Minute]
The most suitable trees for matches are disappearing, requiring forest conservation to make the supply sufficient for a longer number of years.
GLC00687.179.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.179.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.179.02
11 December 1909
A memorandum to GLC00687.179.01 correcting the word "seven" to "fifteen hundred" and for this to be corrected on the official printing.
GLC00687.179.03
Circa 1875
L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875
Mettlach Tiles
These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.
GLC00687.159
May 10, 1876
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Hon. N.C. Ely
He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.
GLC00687.161
January 24, 1883
to Gents
The issue of fireproof buildings is important in forestry matters, and he requests the value of raising building quality. Fireproofing buildings will cost less in the end and are more healthy.
GLC00687.163
May 12, 1886
to Joseph T. Edwards and others
He writes about waste in America and its worth in Europe. He calculates the amounts of waste.
GLC00687.164
March 11, 1889
Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889
to George May Powell
He describes Fort Meade and Florida as a comfortable subtropical climate, with orange crops and roses.
GLC00687.166
December 16, 1896
Gifford, John, fl. 1896
He regrets not being able to attend the regular meeting of the New Jersey Forestry Association.
GLC00687.168
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.
GLC00687.252
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.
GLC00687.220
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...
GLC00687.221
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.
GLC00687.222
May 4, 1866
Turner, George, fl. 1866
GLC00687.223
May 5, 1866
Seal, William, fl. 1866
to Sir
He is doing research to know who makes the best artificial leg.
GLC00687.224
May 7, 1866
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
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
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.
GLC00687.226
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...
GLC00687.227
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.
GLC00687.228
May 25, 1866
Paine, J. T., fl. 1866
to A. F. Wiliams
He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.
GLC00687.229
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.
GLC00687.230
Sperling, A.B., fl. 1866
He read the Independent and as he lost his right arm, would like their circular.
GLC00687.231
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