Manuscript document appointing Edward A. Jacobs as Deputy Marshal of the Crow Reservation in Montana Territory. Written and signed by William F. Wheeler, U.S. Marshal of the District of Montana, on May 28, 1874. On the verso, Jacobs resigned on July 16, 1874.
Subject: Montana Territory
No additional authority information available for Montana Territory.
This billhead from Auerbach, Wells & Co. is dated February 12, 1879. The front of the billhead lists the company's name and address: Main Street, Helena, Montana Territory. The image shows a printed form with space for recording a statement of money due. The billhead advertises a broad range of merchandise, including Singer Sewing Machines and apples, suggesting a general store or mercantile business. The back of the billhead is NOT ENOUGH INFO. A second image is available in this record. It shows a similar billhead, but the details of this billhead are NOT ENOUGH INFO.
Check drawn on the Territory of Montana by H. M. Cohen, dated December 8, 1865. The check includes revenue stamps.
Commercial letter from J. Basinski & Bros. to Henry Elling in Virginia City, Montana, dated August 10, 1881. The letterhead displays a logo and lists a branch in Miles City, Montana. The letter discusses early Jewish settlers in Montana Territory.
Letterhead of Julius Basinski, Bozeman, Montana Territory, dated July 12, 1880. This commercial letter mentions a branch office in Miles City, Montana Territory.
This legal document details the indictment, conviction, and sentencing of Julius Strauss by the Territory of Montana for Grand Larceny. The court, in the First Judicial District of the Territory of Montana for Gallatin County, sentenced Strauss to two years imprisonment in the Territorial Prison in Deer Lodge. The document includes a certification by W. F. Davis, Clerk of the District Court, dated November 6, 1874, confirming it as a true and correct copy of the judgment. A later handwritten note on the document, dated August 26, 1876, and signed by J. Fish, indicates Strauss's release from prison, with two months reduced from his sentence for good behavior. The document is handwritten on lined paper, typical of official records from the period. 3.
Handwritten letter from Julius Basinski of Miles City, MT, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, MT, dated July 7, 1881. The letter discusses financial and legal matters, specifically concerning a bond/warrant issue where a person named Harding refuses to furnish warrants with bonds unless certain conditions are met, involving a sum of $2,499.66 and an additional exchange charge. The letter is written in an ornate, calligraphic script on lined paper. 3.
This handwritten letter, dated September 26, 1880, originates from an unidentified sender in Ulidia, Montana Territory, and is addressed to N. Kleinschmidt, a grocer in Helena, Montana Territory. The correspondence discusses various business matters, including an offer to sell lambs, inquiries about lumber prices, and details regarding railroad rates. The document is handwritten in script on lined paper, typical of personal and business correspondence from the late 19th century.
Letterhead of Cahn & Schoenfeld, Wholesale Wines, Liquors, and Cigars, dated December 10, 1884, from Miles City, Montana Territory. The letter is addressed to the Auditor in Helena, Montana Territory. It encloses two certificates for wolf skins and requests payment for them.
A commercial letter written by H. Liebenstein & Co., furniture manufacturers and dealers in Chicago, Illinois, to Hassey, Dahler & Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, on October 13, 1870. The letter pertains to the payment of a note. H. Liebenstein & Co. was located at 167 & 169 Randolph Street, Chicago.
A commercial letter dated January 16, 1880, from Ordenstein & Co., a San Francisco cigar and tobacco company, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, Montana Territory. The letter, written on company letterhead, measures 7 7/8" x 9 7/8".
A business letter dated June 14, 1887, from S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to R. C. Halliday, proprietor of a saloon and general store in Dillon, Montana Territory. The letter concerns a cigar order placed through Mr. Strauss. The letter is 5 1/2" by 9".
A letter written by S. Ottenberg & Bro. of New York to R. C. Halliday, Esq., proprietor of a saloon and general store in Dillon, Montana Territory, dated January 21, 1891. The letter measures 5 1/2" x 9" and was sent from 2nd Ave & 22nd Street (corner), New York. The content of the letter pertains to mercantile business.
Letter written by Sam Silverman in Philipsburg, Montana Territory, to Auerbach, Wells & Co. in Helena, Montana, on February 4, 1881. Silverman inquires about a check he left with the company.
A letter dated April 11, 1887, written by Sylvain Levy of St. Louis, Missouri, to Mr. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. The letter, written on Charles Rebstock & Co. letterhead (200 South Main Street, St. Louis), discusses the price and availability of T. B. Ripy whiskey. Levy mentions he will be in Ogden, Utah, in a few days and requests that Halliday write to him there at the Broom Hotel. The letter measures 8 3/8" x 10 3/4".
Peddler's license issued to Joseph Ginsberg in Rocker, Montana Territory on September 16, 1867, authorizing him to operate as a peddler for three months. The license notes Ginsberg's membership in King Solomon's Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Montana. Ginsberg died on June 2, 1900.
A receipt issued by L. H. Hershfield & Bro. for currency on August 12, 1871, in Helena, Montana Territory. The receipt indicates that L. H. Hershfield acted as treasurer.