Tennesseana
Early Tennessee Ephemera
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Interal Revenue Stamps-Proprietory-Mulberry Tn
Item #: NEW-0017325
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Two stamps dated 1866 from Mulberry Tennessee
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0.1 lb
Price: $5.50 USD
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Richardson Lubricating -Memphis BH
Item #: NEW-0016811
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Nice color graphic billhead for Caster Oil. Stamp and letter by George C Cummins, Memphis Tennessee. Can be folded along the original folds and mailed in a first class envelope
George C Cummins
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0.1 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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Nashville Manufacturing Company Certificate-1850
Item #: NEW-0016197
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This nice graphic certificate is on light rag paper and measures nine by seven inches. Nice condition despite the light folds across the share in the middle and also one vertical fold. Share owner's name is Thomas J Haugh and is signed by Ro B Castleman and James Plunkett.
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0.13 lb
Price: $227.50 USD
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Mulberry Male & Female Institute-Principal Contract-1872
Item #: NEW-0016167
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This lot has two items that address the history of his school in Mulberry Tennessee The first item is a lengthy (three plus pages + diagrams) of things that will be done in the building of the buildings for the school. It is signed by Alex J Whitaker, and two others whose writing I can't read. It is dated April 16th 1869. The second item is two pages of a contract between T C Jones and C Daney. T D Jones was to be the principal. It is dated August 1, 1872.
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0.13 lb
Price: $27.50 USD
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1874 Invite-Picnic-Polk Edwards Lawn-Mulberry Village-Tn
Item #: NEW-0016145
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Small invitation on blue paper about a "Grand Pic-Nic" on Mr. Polk Edwards's Lawn, in the vicinity of Mulberry Village. W R Cashion, B F Solomon, R R Whitaker and A J Renegar.
Mullberry Village Tennessee
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0.2 lb
Price: $20.50 USD
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McClure-Music Publisher-Pianos-Nashville
Item #: NEW-0016143
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1870 paper lot with a nice invoice with revenue stamp. James A McClure was a long time music publisher and musical instruments in Nashville Tennessee. These papers related to a piano purchased for Mary Sharp College in Winchester Tennessee.
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0.35 lb
Price: $37.50 USD
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Dusenberry-Bruce-Invoice-Fayetteville Tn
Item #: NEW-0016141
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This invoice is dated 1873. There is a small tear at top mid fold. These were dealers in produce and groceries
H T Dusenberry and T J Bruce.
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0.2 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Martin-Langstaff Hardware-Memphis-LH
Item #: NEW-0015385
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This is a lettersheet dated 1873 letter signed by Martin of Martin-Langstaff Hardware in Memphis Tennessee. Nice graphic of a Wood & Man Steam Engine.
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0.2 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Philadelphia to Reynoldsburg Tn-1832 Stampless Cover
Item #: NEW-0014873
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Short business letter with some separations at the folds. Faint cancel, paid 25 marking. Addressed to T K Wiley.
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0.2 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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John C McLemore-Father of Memphis-1854 Document
Item #: NEW-0014541
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The scan shows the cover sheet to a very complicated three page legal transaction involving land in Tennessee. It was executed in California. I won't try to describe what it is about as it's too complicated. Famous Tennessee pioneers are mentioned in the document-John Davis, George Washington Campbell, Edward D Hicks. Joseph Grant executed the papers as he was the Commissioner of Deeds for all of the states. I believe the seal is the seal of Tennessee. Tears on the edge of the blue rag paper. The papers are stuck together, out of order with red seals. The back page is heavily stained but is only the cover for the folded document.
John Christmas McLemore was a West Tennessee speculator and rose to prominence in this capacity and with his marriage to Elizabeth Donelson, daughter of John Donelson. Two Tennessee towns are named after him and he was one of four men who are considered the founders of Memphis. McLemore speculated in risky ventures toward the end of his life and nearly bankrupt tried to recoup his losses in the gold rush in California.
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0.13 lb
Price: $57.50 USD
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Memphis Tn Stores-1800's-BH Lot
Item #: NEW-0014504
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Please view the scans to see the condition of these billheads. Descriptions are not in order
Henry Loeb Co-1898-Shirt Makers-Steam Laundry-Men's Furnishers-Turkish and Plain Baths.
James S Robinson-1901-Apothecary
A Just-1868-Fine Clothing for Gents and Boys
The Commercial Publishing Co-1889-Publishers of The Commercial Appeal
M E Carter-1893-Produce Dealer
H B Shanks- S H Phillips-1895-Commission Merchants
B Lowenstein & Brothers-1896-Dry Goods-Carpets-Upholstery
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1 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Matthews Coupling Co-1899 BH-Memphis Tn
Item #: NEW-0014421
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Two staple holes and the left edge is somewhat damaged by being taken out of an album
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0.2 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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Ullathorne Seed Co-Memphis-1897 BH
Item #: NEW-0014420
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One stable hole and some staining on the right edge.
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0.2 lb
Price: $10.50 USD
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F Lavigne-Memphis-French Millinery-1891 Invoice
Item #: NEW-0014402
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Beautiful script on this invoice. This store dealt in the finest french millinery and ladies hair goods. The purchaser was A Webber Co in Hickory White Tennessee. Folds and two staple holes.
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0.13 lb
Price: $11.00 USD
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1837 Stampless Cover-Nashville-William Campbell
Item #: NEW-0014145
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personal content on this letter addressed to John M Campbell in Jackson Tennessee. The page that has no content other than the addressed part in ragged, stained, and with holes where the seal was broken. Letter is signed William Campbell
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Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $35.50 USD
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Stampless Cover-Columbia Tennessee
Item #: NEW-0013964
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Two page letter written to Mrs James Davidson (Mother) from Mary M Davidson, her daughter (in-law). Cancel is from Columbia Tennessee 1844. The mother lived in Roseville, "Bedford City" Paid 12 which seems kind of high.
Mary is informing "Mother" that Mr. Davidson has been intending to visit her if he can get a horse to ride.. She speaks of going to Columbia and if so "we will take borders until we can do better." "It is very uncertain what we will do, as John L Smith has filed another bill against Mr. D." More personal news. Please view the scan to see the condition. There is on long tear at the fold.
Maury City
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0.13 lb
Price: $37.50 USD
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J W Kirkpatrick-Livery-Stable-Ripley Tn
Item #: NEW-0013207
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Nice graphic of a horse and buggy. D F Yancy. Billhead is dated 1886
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0.13 lb
Price: $17.50 USD
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Globe Carriage Works-Knoxville Tn 1894 BH
Item #: NEW-0013194
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Corner creases. Great graphic of a buggy. Can fold along the original folds and mail in a envelope for a savings, if desired.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $21.50 USD
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Knights of Templar-Lebanon Tennessee
Item #: NEW-0013047
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This program measures 7 by 4 and a half inches. Made for the Baldwin Commandery in Lebanon Tennessee. Undated but I feel sure it was in the late 1800's. Small edge tear where I believe a ribbon was. Large crease at the mid edge. Grand Commandery of Tennessee, Knights Templar by Baldwin Commandery, No 7. Names on program are G R Gwynn, S R Williams, J I D Hinds, H M Cartmell, J M Fakes, J M Anderson, Robert Cantrell, N W McConnell, George H Morgan, R P McClain, A W Vick. Printed by Herald Printery, Lebanon.
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Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $25.50 USD
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L Gerstle-Druggist-Chattanooga-189? Receipt
Item #: NEW-0012858
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Light rag paper with interesting graphics. Some crumpling at the folds and a couple of creases. "Proprietors of St Joseph's". Quack remedies
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0.13 lb
Price: $27.50 USD
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Land Document Davidson County Tn 1852
Item #: NEW-0012446
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Large document measuring sixteen by twelve inches, shown in two scans. Rag paper, excellent condition except for one small separation at one of the middle folds. William D Phillips and James P Clark.
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0.13 lb
Price: $37.50 USD
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American National Bank-Nashville-1896 Leather Bank Book
Item #: NEW-0012386
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Only one entry in this bank book that belonged to Jennie S Eve. Measures 5 and a half by three and a half inches.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $10.50 USD
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S J Lynn Patent Cheese Cover-Knoxville Tn
Item #: NEW-0012310
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This 1893-Graphic Letter sheet shows an interesting contraption which "is absolute protection to cheese, no flies, no gnats, no dust, the cheese kept moist by means of a wet sponge." Very nice condition.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $17.50 USD
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Samuel Seay-Nashville-1848 Shipping Invoice
Item #: NEW-0012178
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This is the earliest merchant receipt that I have ever had from my home town. April 1, 1848 "Rec'd from Samuel Seay & Son, in good order and condition, the Packages of Merchandise marked and specified in the Margin, which I engaged to deliver in the like good order, without delay, unto Ewing & Beirne at Huntsville paying carriage on the same at one dollar per 100 lbs. Signed A Campbell. " The goods were shipped to Ewing & Beime-one box containing 1 stone, 645 lbs. Evidently from the little graphic it was carried by horses and wagon. More writing on the back. Rag paper with several tears at the right edge. Some foxing. Here is some information on Samuel Seay found of the web and taken from the History of Davidson County
At different times he was engaged in the manufacture of gunpowder, soaps, oils, candles and rope, but he was best known as a wholesale grocer and commission merchant. During his business career of forty years he was perhaps the most widely known of any merchant in Tennessee. Among his associates in business were Joseph T. Elliston, Gen.Robert Armstrong, and Joseph H. Shepherd.
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0.13 lb
Price: $57.50 USD
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Brownsville Female College-1859 Bill-Brownsville Tn
Item #: NEW-0012146
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This attractive bill was addressed to Col G M (or N) Bartlett for his ward Miss M F Pruden. Signed by William Shelton. The item measures 8 and a half by 7 and a half inches. Two edge tears at left folds. Blue rag paper with green and red print. Brownsville Female Institute, founded in 1842 at Brownsville. This school flourished with moderate success until the beginning of the civil war, when its doors were closed. It was under control of the Presbyterian Church.
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1.5 lbs
Price: $140.50 USD
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Hawkins County-Sneedville-Rogersville Turnpike Co-1867 Bond
Item #: NEW-0012110
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This is rare bond is made on light rag paper. It is a $100 bond with some of the coupons cashed in. Folds and other very minor wear.
Shipping Weight:
1.2 lbs
Price: $155.50 USD
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C A Litterer-1890-Buggies-Nashville
Item #: NEW-0011786
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Great letter sheet with a graphic covering a third of the page. Two pages with same graphic. CA Letterer who dealt in Seeds, Implements, Wagons, and Buggies. Large tear at middle top repair
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Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $38.50 USD
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Howard Karnes-Saddles-Harness-Knoxville BH
Item #: NEW-0010660
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Nice graphic of a western saddle. Folds. Knoxville Tn 1894 Billhead
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0.13 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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Aspen Hill Stock Farm-Murfreesboro-1896 Catalog
Item #: NEW-0010599
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Nice condition on this very early catalog for "High Class English
Berkshire Hogs", Jetton & Reed Proprietors. Sixteen page booklet
listing all of their stock. "Fine Tennessee Bred". A few other examples of this catalog are available.
Aspen Hill Stock Farm-Murfreesboro Tennessee
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $35.50 USD
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Mulberry Lawn Herd-Mulberry Tn LH
Item #: NEW-0010504
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189? Illustrated letter head. I love these Poland-China Hogs. This letterhead is a little rough but I have to buy these pigs whenever I see them. This is page 2 of a letter. Signed by the proprietor E G Shotfer. "The greatest breeding boar in the world." The back of the letter which tells about the Klever's Model 29719. Evidently this breed won the Sweepstakes Herd of the Illinois State Fair in 1896. The back page shows the wear of the folds, chip out of the edge, stains, and holes at the fold.
Poland-China Hogs
E G Shotfer
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $25.50 USD
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Chickasaw Saddlery Co-Memphis-1893 BH
Item #: NEW-0010089
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a couple of staple holes
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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Woods-Chickasaw-Memphis Tn-1895 BH
Item #: NEW-0010088
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This dealer dealt in Chickasaw Saddles, Harnesses, Vehicles and Bicycles.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $7.50 USD
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Woods Wagons-BH Memphis Tn
Item #: NEW-0010053
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Nice graphic of a buggy overlays the header but insect damage. See scan. Dated 1887
Woods and Woods Wagons
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0.13 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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1893-BH Chickasaw Saddlery Co-Memphis
Item #: NEW-0010024
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staples holes at the top
Shipping Weight:
1 lb
Price: $9.50 USD
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Gayoso House-1867 Cover-Memphis Tn
Item #: NEW-0010009
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Someone has written in pencil 1867 on the cover. Clear Cancel from Memphis. Blue fancy cancel. Due 3 stamp and a listing on the back of many Memphis businesses.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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George T Lewis-187-Receipt-McMinnville Tn
Item #: NEW-008718
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George T Lewis (father of Major Eugene Lewis) evidently has sold the shown items and services to to J G Mansfield in McMinnville Tennessee
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $8.50 USD
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J H Fall Hardware-Nashville-1890 BH
Item #: NEW-008685
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Nice graphics illustrate the products offered by this Hardware store in Nashville Tennessee. Guns, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle etc.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $7.50 USD
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J H Frith Nashville-Pig-1886 BH
Item #: NEW-008677
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Cute billhead of a pink pig for the J H Frith and son establishment in Nashville Tennessee. Grocers and provision dealers. Creases.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Webb Stevenson-Stoves-Nashville-1889 LS+
Item #: NEW-008673
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This lettersheet and cover is from a Stove, Tinware dealer in Nashville Tennessee. See scan.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $18.50 USD
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Teddy Roosevelt Visits the Hermitage-Nashville-Photo
Item #: NEW-008199
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Mounted albumen with a big chip out of the corner of the mount. Photo measures 9+ by 7+ inches, with the mount it measures 11 by 14 inches. Thuss photographic mark. Period hand writing gives the date of Oct 22, 1907. Teddy Roosevelt can be seen above surrounded by the women of the Hermitage Society. Period identification on the back "Big hat next to post Mrs. Reba Gray-square jaw at Roosevelt's right Mrs. W H Washington, Big hat at Roosevelts left Mary C Dorris and Mrs. Rachael Jackson Lawrence.
Left to right Mrs. B H Wilson, Mrs. Rachael Jackson Lawrence, Mrs. W H Schuernson (?), Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. Mary C Dorris, Mrs. Eugenia Shannon, Mrs. William C drake, Miss Louise Lindsley, Mrs J C Bradford."
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Shipping Weight:
2.5 lbs
Price: $350.00 USD
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H F Henderson-Bristol Tn-1890 Dental Bill
Item #: TEN-008129
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The dentist is politely asking that an old dental bill that is pending be paid citing his illness for causing "money matters". The last name of the patient is Rhea.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $4.50 USD
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Gov Willie Blount-1809 Document-Signed
Item #: NEW-008000
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Please view the scans to see the condition of this rare document signed by Governor Willie Blount in the ""thirty fourth year of our independence." 1809. The document is the appointment of John Bogard as Justice of the Peace. This document has been repaired on the front and back with very old archival methods. The repairs run vertically through the entire document. There are some other minor condition problems such as light staining and edge tears.
Here is a history of Blount found on the web:
A native of North Carolina, Willie Blount studied at Princeton and Columbia. He later was admitted to the North Carolina bar. In 1790, he moved to the Southwest Territory and served as his half-brother's private secretary. When Tennessee was admitted as a state in 1796, he was one of its first judges, and in 1807 was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives, 7th General Assembly, 1807-09; representing Montgomery and Stewart counties. He was elected governor in 1809, and served three terms, until 1815. During his governorship, he supported the War of 1812. He also sent Tennessee militia to Mississippi Territory when the latter was essentially defenseless before attacks by American Indians.
Blount attempted a political comeback in 1827, running for governor again, but was defeated by Sam Houston. He was a delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1834, which drafted a new document to replace the one in effect since the state had been admitted in 1796, and which has many similarities to the 1870 constitution which is still in effect. One of the chief differences between the 1834 constitution and its predecessor was considerably greater powers being granted to the executive branch generally and the governor in particular than in the earlier document.
Blount County, Alabama is named in his honor for his willingness to send the Tennessee militia into a neighboring territory.
Shipping Weight:
2 lbs
Price: $305.50 USD
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Gray-Fall Co-Nashville-Winchester Shot Guns Cover
Item #: NEW-007857
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Postally unused advertising cover from Gray, Fall & Company in Nashville Tennessee accompanied by a advertising lettersheet. Features a gun-Winchester Repeating Shot Guns-Repeating and single shot rifles and reloading tools. Price of the gun on the front $25.00. The back also features two different Winchester models. Personal letter is addressed to Edward Hicks and in the hand of S M D Clark. Cover roughly torn on the back. See scan. This would be a great go-with for the Winchester collector.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $85.50 USD
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Cooper Co-Nashville-1889 Invoice
Item #: NEW-006832
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Nice graphics on these two items from a Nashville Tennessee company dealing in plain and ornamental plasterers. Dated 1889. See scan
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $18.50 USD
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Nashville College for Young Ladies Recital Invite
Item #: NEW-006790
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This is only the second item I have had from this early College for Women in Nashville Tennessee. Miss Rachel Landis pupil of Maude Hayes. Measures four and a half by three and a half inches.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $6.50 USD
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1868-Wilson Co Tn Document-Revenue Stamps
Item #: NEW-006627
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Four page, legal sized document with six revenue stamps relates to the distribution of the will of Joseph Bishop of Wilson County. John B Norris, former Confederate soldier handled the distribution
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $25.50 USD
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Rankin-Ordway Clothing-Nashville-1875 BH
Item #: NEW-005880
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Nice billhead which shows a man's coat. Folds, pin holes and light water stain on bottom edge in the fold.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $17.70 USD
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Spurlock's Bluing Trade Card-Nashville Business
Item #: NEW-005871
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Beautiful large sized trade card in excellent condition. Spurlock was a druggist in Nashville. Color lithograph, measures 7 by 4+ inches.
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Spurlock's Bluing Trade Card-Nashville Business
Item #: NEW-005869
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Beautiful large sized trade card in excellent condition. Spurlock was a druggist in Nashville. Color lithograph
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $15.50 USD
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Doll Co-Typewriter-Knoxville Tn-1898 BH
Item #: TEN-005521
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Folds and crease. This billhead is dated in 1898
Shipping Weight:
0.13 lb
Price: $6.50 USD
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