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September 15, 1869
Lee, Herbert A., fl. 1869
to George May Powell
He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.
GLC00687.245
December 16, 1869
Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869
Because only a portion of their desk room is occupied, he offers to let part of it to GMP during December, January, and February.
GLC00687.246
December 10, 1869
He would like to visit with GMP and asks him to leave word when and where that could happen.
GLC00687.247
1873
Walling, E.R., fl. 1873
He arrived in town yesterday from the oil repairs where he met GMP's friends Mr. Watson and Rev. Dr. Marks. He is anxious to see GMP and discuss Watson.
GLC00687.248
January 10, 1874
Hampshire Paper Company
to Evangelical Press Association
They send statements of account by Mr. Powell.
GLC00687.249
April 7, 1875
Unknown
to My Dear Friend
She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.
GLC00687.250
September 17, 1880
H. Gaze & Son
They refer him to their American contact as they do not conduct international business from the London office. On H. Gaze & Son Tourist and Excursion Directors letterhead.
GLC00687.253
March 14, 1881
Smith, R., fl. 1881
He cannot give GMP the desired information. He has asked his local agent to send the information. They will alter their concentration on Virginia property to meet local needs.
GLC00687.254
7 December 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, European Countries Reclaim Waste Land]
Europeans plant trees to allow for profitable timber harvests in the future, particularly in France, Austria, Germany, and Denmark among other countries.
GLC00687.180.01
[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]
Enclosed with GLC00687.180.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.180.02
21 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Practice of Forestry Important Issue in National Development]
Because the forest is one of the chief support of civilization, supplying wood and controlling water, it is vital to protect through wise use and protection.
GLC00687.182.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.182.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.182.02
14 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Number output Worth More than Half Billion]
A statistical report of the states with the highest lumber output and the states with the smallest is given, with the money spent on various timber items, and measuring types of wood used and where that wood is produced.
GLC00687.183.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.183.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.183.02
16 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Forest Ranger Examination in Twenty-One States and Territories]
An examination will be held at each Forest Supervisor's headquarters in states with National Forests to hire 500 men.
GLC00687.184.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.184.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.184.02
27 November 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goverment Issues Record of Wholesale Lumber Prices]
Monthly records have been compiled showing the prices of lumber, selling costs, shipping costs, and the value of mill runs.
GLC00687.185.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.185.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.185.02
14 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Heavy Drains on Nation's Forests]
The U.S. is cutting down forests three times as fast as they are growing. Comparisons to European countries reveals the ability to increase growth at the same pace as output.
GLC00687.186.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.186.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.186.02
11 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goats As Trail Makers]
Goats save the Government considerable labor in cutting out brushy forage.
GLC00687.187.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.187.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.187.02
12 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Wood Users of Northwest Much Interested in Wood Preservation]
The need to utilize wood according to actual use will prevent the scarcity of some woods and the more effective use of other woods. Certain areas in the U.S. are specializing in certain woods.
GLC00687.188.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.188.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.188.02
Circa August 1878
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 Massachusetts
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
1835-1905
The Fire-Proof Building Company, of New York
They list several different types of fireproof building material for building owners, architects, and builders. Engravings of building materials and construction efforts reveal different uses for fireproof materials, with a list of examples of such...
GLC00687.190
Beet Sugar
Beet sugar is comparable to cane sugar. He talks about the process of refining beets to the form of sugar.
GLC00687.191
1884
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
1861-1905
Foundations
Stephen Grellet, a converted evangelist from Revolutionary France, played an important role in American religion. He traveled throughout America and Europe preaching Protestantism to the masses and to royalty.
GLC00687.194
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
1865-1905
An address
Different Christian denominations are working in an unprecedented, glorious way to spread the gospel, despite intense persecution. All Christians are bound together in love, and each has a "peculiar honor & privilege to unite their efforts for the...
GLC00687.196
Hadrosaurus
This paleontological treatise looks at a significant Revolutionary War location where Count Donop led the Hessians. This area has a rich Native American history with many artifacts including the Hadrosaurus. He also examines local fossils.
GLC00687.197
Profit Sharing
Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...
GLC00687.198
19 April 1862
[contract]
He grants Alexander Whillden a share in Powell's Cannon Rifle.
GLC00687.201
December 1, 1871
to A.R. Spofford
GMP secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Partially printed.
GLC00687.203
3 November 1863
[bill]
Received payment for Joseph A. Hay
GLC00687.206
Sunday Railway & Str. Travel or traffic
He discusses the secular and ethical nature of the topic that Sunday traffic does not pay. He includes the testimonies of various railroad men who agree that working on Sunday is reckless and not economically profitable. He uses historical, literary...
GLC00687.199
1859-1864
[Patents filed through 1859-1864 with patent numbers]
On the back is a description of a patent filed 1861/2/19 for a motion device for an artificial leg and ankle.
GLC00687.200
December 20, 1866
to James L. Dayton
He seeks to procure a joint stock company to manufacture articles invented by Mr. A.M. Olds. Dayton responds on the back, agreeing to see about bringing the patents into use
GLC00687.202
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
1864-1905
Powell's Patent Multiscope
He proposes a substitute for the expensive calcium light for viewing images, with an object that uses either sunlight or lamp light using a graphoscope, inserting a stereoscopic lens. Different lenses allow for different uses, including microscope...
GLC00687.205
1865
[contract for artificial limbs]
The distribution of artificial limbs for maimed soldiers is to be advertised by the U.S. Christian Commission's Board of Surgeons.
GLC00687.207
March 27, 1866
Condell, J., fl. 1866
He writes about delivery of an express package. He discusses model arms.
GLC00687.208
April 10, 1866
Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866
to Condell Leg Manufacturing Corp.
He is interested in the cost of an artificial leg. His leg was amputated below the knee. He includes a sketch of his stump.
GLC00687.209
April 12, 1866
Truell, Edwin M., fl. 1866
to A. F. Williams
He would like a Condell Limbs circular.
GLC00687.210
April 13, 1866
Taylor, M. M., fl. 1866
He refutes Williams's claim that the leg he ordered was burned and "violently destroyed" upon delivery. He wants repair and offers to pay for express shipping.
GLC00687.211
April 14, 1866
Brinkerhoff, Charlie, fl. 1866
to Mr. Condell
He lost his leg last August and would like a pamphlet of Cardell legs.
GLC00687.212
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
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.
GLC00687.213
April 16, 1866
Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866
He includes his measurements for a limb as well as a check for $75 for payment. He would like the limb as soon as possible.
GLC00687.214
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