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10 November 1882
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
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
to George May Powell
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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