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J.D Cundit promises to buy 634 dollars worth of goods in order to reciprocate another's actions.

GLC03769.069.01

J.D Cundit promises to buy 634 dollars worth of goods in order to reciprocate another's actions.

notarized version of 03769.69.01

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receipt of James Mott for 300 pounds and 13 shillings

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Biographical record of Edward G. Stokes

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Biographical record of Robert S. Green

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Biographical record of Franklin Murphy

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legal document recorded in the office of the supreme court

mentions different monetary amounts and the name David

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receipt of Mr. Orange Finton

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to Mr. Samuel S. Dennis

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bill from Hardwick Mtutal Insurance company

copy of 03769.63

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[certifying that Daniel Thorpe owes 50 pounds to the state of New York]

copy of 03769.58

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memo to defense attorney

deposition of plaintiff's material witness has been heard, copy of 03769.65

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to sister

He left home last Friday and Henry accompanied him to the train. He leaves for Louisville tonight.

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to sister

sister [Sophia Parrott] They are camped near Mumfordsville, on the north side of Green River. John believes they will stay there until 1 March but complains that he "enlisted for something els[e] than lying in camp and doing nothing." He is quite...

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to father

father [ C. Parrott] He is very upset to hear that Sophia is seriously ill and will try to get a leave of absence so he may visit her. He encloses money and will send more later.Written at Camp Wood.

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to father

father [ C. Parrott] "Is Sophia better? Answer today. Unable to get home." John is unable to return home and anxiously inquires if his sister is improving.

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to sister

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is camped near the junction of the Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Charleston Rail Road. "[T]he Army is being divided up and distributed over the country to guard the Points already in our possession" because "there...

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to sister

sister [Margaret Parrott] His health has been improving since he returned to the regiment. He thinks "the war will be closed up within the next six months and then I will be home to stay awhile." He does not "think there will be any more fighting...

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to sister

He wishes to know who has enlisted since he left.

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to Parrot Esqr.

Porter writes to John's father on his behalf. He reports that both Henry and John are well. Henry was not wounded at Perrysville, "he and his comrades withstood the storm of Iron hail like veterans," though his regiment lost many men. John sends...

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to sister

sister [ Margaret Parrott] John would like to stay in camp through the winter but resolves to accept any marching orders they receive. He is glad that she is going to school and will be a teacher for an education "is the best thing you can have to...

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to sister

He was unable to use his hand for a time but has been well since he was hurt last spring. The regiment's next move may be to Alabama

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to sister

He is happy to hear that she is feeling better. The "rebels have a large force at Murfreesboro" and his regiment will likely move there. He was nearly killed supporting a battery of artillery in a fight that lasted over four hours.

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to sister

John describes the Battle of Murfreesboro, reassuring his sister that he and Henry were unhurt. "[T]he battle lasted 4 ½ days…my company were on picket when the fight commenced and 16 of them were taken prisoners…."

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to sister

He "lost nearly all my company in the fight…I have been engaged in looking up their friends and let[t]ing them know what has become of them." He is not well but will stay with the army as long as he can for he thinks "it is going to take every man...

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to sister

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is glad that she is improving. Eight to ten thousand men are building five forts and when they are finished "this place will be the strongest Fortified p[l]ace in Tenn[essee]." There are skirmishes nearly every day. A...

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to sister

His health is improving and he hopes to be able to rejoin his regiment soon. He does not think it wise to go home if there is a small pox outbreak there. He would like to know if Dunham has been dismissed.

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[contract]

He grants Alexander Whillden a share in Powell's Cannon Rifle.

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to A.R. Spofford

GMP secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Partially printed.

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[bill]

Received payment for Joseph A. Hay

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to S.W Kean

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to Gen. Maylan

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to Sir

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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...

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[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.

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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

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to John A. Wiedersheim

He is billing GMP for a letter patent, including government fee, drawings and specifications, and prosecution. Partially printed.

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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...

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[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.

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to George May Powell

He writes about delivery of an express package. He discusses model arms.

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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.

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to A. F. Williams

He would like a Condell Limbs circular.

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to A. F. Williams

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.

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to Mr. Condell

He lost his leg last August and would like a pamphlet of Cardell legs.

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to George May Powell

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.

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to A. F. Williams

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.

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to A. F. Williams

He requests a circular of artificial limbs. He lost his right arm and knows several other people who also need limbs.

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to A. F. Williams

He read the advertisement in the Independent and needs a more durable artificial leg. He would like a price.

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to George May Powell

He requests a left arm to be sent by express. Partially printed.

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to George May Powell

He is unable to make their appointment

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