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7 April 1876
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to H.O. Houghton
on American Collecting Agency letterhead, re: He would like to work out a contract before any more work is done. He refers to other business matters
GLC00687.136
8 April 1876
Rawson, A. L.
to George May Powell
re: He offers to pay him for his services and would like to drop him from the contract.
GLC00687.137
14 May 1877
He warns GMP to deliver or annul their contract, or face legal consequences, which will surely be negative for GMP, listing names of witnesses against him. He has incriminating evidence against GMP both from the publisher and others.
GLC00687.138
28 November 1881
Woodruff, R. M.
He acknowledges GMP's invitation and will be pleased to attend the event at St. Andrews Church.
GLC00687.139
17 February 1882
Powell, George May (1838-1905)
to [Gentlemen]
He writes about an offer some time previously of an art publication of his, which was declined. He wonders if the gentlemen would be interested in a new invention.
GLC00687.140
6 October 1882
to D. Andrew of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
They agree to engage GMP for a lecture. The contract includes a photograph, a map, and royalties from ticket sales.
GLC00687.141
no date
Powell, Samuel Wells
to [George May Powell]
Because of an agreement to preach in Naugatuck, CT, he will not be in New York City tomorrow. He gives instructions to telegraph him to communicate plans.
GLC00687.142
13 July 1892
Pattison, Robert
He acknowledges GMP's concern about capital and labor concerns in Homestead, PA and the lack of arbitration efforts among those concerned.
GLC00687.143
2 June 1893
Sate, I. G. W.
In response to his request, he sends GMP a Legislative Directory.
GLC00687.144
[3 June 1893]
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.
GLC00687.145
20 February 1896
International Arbitration Council
International Arbitration Memorial
The undersigned men, under the direction of George May Powell, support an international arbitration first between the U.S. and Britain, and later with other nations. The memorial is directed toward the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GLC00687.146
18 June 1899
Gilbert, Mary L.
to Mrs. George May Powell
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
GLC00687.147
19 October 1899
Cameron, William A. B.
He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.
GLC00687.148
18 June 1905
Sunderlin, Kate
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
GLC00687.149
Arbitration Council
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
England & the Boers
He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...
GLC00687.151
to U. S. Senate
Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."
GLC00687.152
to unknown
card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."
GLC00687.153
Unknown
[Petition]
The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.
GLC00687.154
Memorial
The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests...
GLC00687.155
1874
The Fire-Proof Company of New York
The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York
The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have...
GLC00687.156
12 January 1874
Certificate of Tests
A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.
GLC00687.157
1 January 1875
L. F. & A. Beckwith
Price List of Mettlach Tiles
This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.
GLC00687.158
Circa 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
29 May 1875
New York Trade Reporter
New York trade reporter. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (May 29, 1875)]
The front page article, "Fire-proof Building Material: Teil Hydraulic Concrete Blocks and Artificial Stone: The Problem Solved: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York," describes the need for fireproof buildings, the materials used, and the...
GLC00687.160
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