1855 – Letter, on an illustrated Niagara Falls lettersheet, describing a picnic on Goat Island and alluding what he found to be a less than impressive visit to Buffalo by the Dan Rice circus
Ellicottville, New York: 1855. Unbound. This two-page letter, written by Samuel Geil to “Lizzy” (perhaps a friend or sister), is datelined Ellicottville N.Y. July 20th, 1855. The lettersheet features an illustration of Niagara Falls as seen from Goat Island. There is no accompanying envelope. In nice shape.In this letter, first..... More