Detroit, Michigan: August to October 1861. Envelope or Cover. Three of these five passes measure about 3¼” x 2”. All are printed on yellow cardstock. Two passes are generic and printed for “One soldier Co. ___ Reg’t”. The three other passes required a name to be filled in..... More
Virginia City, Montana to Richview, Illinois: 1872. Envelope or Cover. This letter is written on official “Territory of Montana. Executive Department” letterhead, dated November 13, 1872. It is accompanied by its official “Executive Department / Montana Territory” mailing emvelope which is franked with a three-cent green Washington stamp (Scot #147)..... More
Holly Springs, Mississippi: The Mississippi Central Railroad Company, January 1st, 1862. Unbound. All eight bills (5, 10, 25, 50, & 75 cents and 1, 2, & 3 dollars) feature one of two different illustrations of a classic 4-4-0 locomotive pulling passenger cars on their fronts; the reverses are blank. The..... More
Various locations: 1902-1907. Various. There are three items in this lot: a journal kept from April 1903 through December 1904; an album with photographs taken between 1902 and 1907, and a small pocket diary used in 1907. The journal (7" x 8.5" is legible and includes a number of news..... More
