{"title":"Documents \/ Letters","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowcasing Historical Ephemera That Celebrates Personal And Official Correspondence, This Collection Features Antique And Vintage Documents, Letters, Manuscripts, Deeds, Contracts, And Memorabilia Covering A Range Of Historical Events And Everyday Life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For Collectors And Enthusiasts, These Items Capture The Spirit, History, And Evolution Of Written Communication And Historical Documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c1900-ann-arbor-railroad-company-per-diem-report-form-railroad-cars-for-manistee-north-eastern-m-ne-toledo-ohio-randerson-superintendent-of-car-service","title":"c1900 Ann Arbor Railroad Company Per Diem Report Form - Railroad Cars For Manistee \u0026 North Eastern (M\u0026NE) - Toledo Ohio - Randerson Superintendent Of Car Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Original c1900 Ann Arbor Railroad Company Per Diem Report Form - Railroad Cars For Manistee \u0026amp; North Eastern (M\u0026amp;NE) - Toledo Ohio - Randerson Superintendent Of Car Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Type Of Report Would Have Been Used To Track The Usage Of Railroad Cars, Including Details Such As Car Initials, Numbers, And The Number Of Days Each Car Was Used. Additionally, It Includes Per Diem Rates, Which Are Daily Charges For The Use Of The Cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasures Approx. 8-3\/8\" Wide by 11\" Tall - Ready For Framing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/span\u003e - Some Wear, Creases, Puncture Hole, Staple Holes, Some Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Photos Include\u003c\/em\u003e A Logo Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. 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Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History-Collectors.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48473077678377,"sku":"B21-050924-1","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6917\/9433\/files\/1906VagrancyArrestWarrant-CityOfLancaster-CommonwealthOfPennsylvania1.png?v=1715248876"},{"product_id":"1888-john-a-lemon-pennsylvania-republican-state-senator-letter-to-congressman-edward-scull-mr-hugh-mcatamany-mctamany-pension-increase-request-three-sons-killed-in-civil-war-55th-pennsylvania-army-infantry-regiment","title":"1888 John A Lemon Pennsylvania Republican State Senator Letter To Congressman Edward Scull - Mr Hugh McAtamany (McTamany) Pension Increase Request - Three Sons Killed In Civil War - 55th Pennsylvania Army Infantry Regiment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Original 1888 John A Lemon Pennsylvania Republican State Senator Letter To Congressman Edward Scull - Mr Hugh McAtamany (McTamany) Pension Increase Request - Three Sons Killed In Civil War - 55th Pennsylvania Army Infantry Regiment - Hollidaysburg - Summit - Cambria County - Scott 213 Green George Washington 2 Cent Stamp - American Banknote Co Great Americans Series - Postal Cancel September 4 - Washington DC Receiving Postmark Backstamp September 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn More About \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/john-a-lemon-legacy-of-leadership\" title=\"John A. Lemon: Legacy of Leadership\"\u003eState Senator John A. Lemon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn More About \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/edward-scull-pioneer-of-pennsylvania-republicanism?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a552da955\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Edward Scull: Pioneer of Pennsylvania Republicanism\"\u003eCongressman Edward Scull\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn More About \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/55th-pennsylvania-infantry-regiment-valor-and-legacy\" title=\"55th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment: Valor and Legacy\"\u003e55th Pennsylvania Army Infantry Regiment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetter Measures Approx. 7-1\/2\" Wide By 9-1\/2\" Tall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePostal Cover (Envelope) Measures Approx. 6\" Wide By 3-3\/8\" Tall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetter In Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/em\u003e - Normal Edge Wear, Paper Toning Due To Age, Ink Staining And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePostal Cover (Envelope) In Good Antique Condition\u003c\/em\u003e - Edge Wear, Staining, Paper Toning Due To Age, Fold Flap Tear And Tucked Inside, Collector Pencil Writing On Obverse and Reverse And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Postal Cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Photos Include A Logo Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. 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King McLanahan\u003c\/a\u003e, Owner Of \u003ca title=\"Blair Iron \u0026amp; Coal Company\" href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/blair-iron-coal-company\"\u003eBlair Iron And Coal Company\u003c\/a\u003e Of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten By A.H. Weaver, The Letter Informs McLanahan That The First Patent Application Filed During Weaver’s Absence Had Been Granted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaver Also Mentions Two Additional Patent Applications That Are Still Pending, Expressing Confidence That These Would Be Approved Soon Due To Their Similarity To The First. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Correspondence Suggests A Readiness To Discuss Business Prospects Following The Patent Approvals And Requests That McLanahan Return The Necessary Papers Promptly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Letter Reflects The Ongoing Innovations At Cambria Steel During The Late 19th Century, A Time When The Company Was Heavily Engaged In Technological Advancements In Steel Manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasures Approx. 5-1\/2\" Wide by 9-1\/4\" Tall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/em\u003e - Folds, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Letter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Photos Include\u003c\/em\u003e A Logo Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZpLbTy-L6UA?si=d5JA1gHt5M5_-Ub6\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/os0PQoKJXIk?si=CMolx5ec73q1Ht2x\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History-Collectors.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49344704282921,"sku":"B21-100324-1","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6917\/9433\/files\/1899CambriaSteelCompanyPatentCorrespondenceLetter-JohnstownPennsylvania-AHWeaver-JohnKingMcLanahan-BlairIronAndCoalCompany-HollidaysburgBlairCountyPennsylvania1.png?v=1727970092"},{"product_id":"1895-personal-correspondence-condolence-bereavement-letter-2442-maryland-avenue-august-19","title":"1895 Personal Correspondence Condolence Bereavement Letter - 2442 Maryland Avenue - August 19","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Original 1895 Personal Correspondence Condolence Bereavement Letter - 2442 Maryland Avenue - August 19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Letter, Dated August 19, 1895, Is Written To A Cousin, Expressing Sympathy For The Recent Passing Of Her Mother (Writers Aunt). 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The Letter Concludes With A Note About A Mutual Acquaintance Moving To A Small Place Near Princeton And An Invitation For To Visit When Passing Through Baltimore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClosed Measures Approx. 4-7\/8\" Wide by 7-3\/4\" Tall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Fair Antique Condition\u003c\/em\u003e - Fold \/ Creases, Staining, Edge Wear With Paper Loss, Some Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Letter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Photos Include\u003c\/em\u003e A Logo Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. 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Montgomerie. Montgomerie Acknowledges Receiving A Letter From The Receiver, Sent On The Day He Sailed From Southampton, And Expresses Regret That He Was Rushed Home, Missing The Warmer Weather In The North. Montgomerie Reflects On Their Past Meeting And Mentions The Receivers Growing Experience As A Sailor, Remarking On His Ease With Crossing The Atlantic. Montgomerie Shares His Own Plans To Tour The County By Motor Car And Hopes To Visit The United States Again In The Near Future, Promising To Reconnect When He Does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn More About The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/dalmore-estate-a-storied-past\" title=\"Dalmore Estate: A Storied Past\"\u003eDalmore Estate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn More About \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/blogs\/archives-history-collectors-com\/john-c-montgomerie-leader-at-dalmore\" title=\"John C. Montgomerie: Leader At Dalmore\"\u003eJohn C. 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As A Rare Artifact Of The Populist Movement, This Document Chronicles The Rise Of Third-Party Politics In The American West, The Advocacy For Free Silver Coinage, And The Localized Resistance Against The Gold Standard During The Late Nineteenth Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranscription\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage 1\u003cbr\u003eIf the good people of Colorado could be induced to lay aside and overcome their political prejudices—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf our people would only lay aside their party animosities \u0026amp; uncharitableness, and in good faith seek for a solution of the difficulties and conditions that distress them—if they would be careful with themselves [of their families] read \u0026amp; examine the principles of the Omaha Platform—the Vote \u0026amp;c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest enemy of truth is prejudice—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere in this splendid state bountiful in everything—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this isn't a case of the blind leading the blind \u0026amp;c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly having eyes they see not, \u0026amp; having ears they do not hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I shall not waste time in theoretical argument or \"Statistics\"—Those opposed to us would deny statistics of facts though piled mountain high. They would evade them \u0026amp; be of the same opinion still—they will deny proofs as strong as holy writ. In what I have to say I shall confine myself to what I call practical politics—what you yourselves have felt—rel \u0026amp; know, what has come home to your pockets—and to your breakfast tables—and that won't do then you will have to be given over to hardness of heart \u0026amp; reprobacy of mind—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage 2\u003cbr\u003eWho of us that lived here in the early '70s don't remember the busy, joyous, happy times when Silver was discovered in Lincoln Mines—when it was heralded abroad, when the people were flocking to us in droves from all quarters of [country]. We were then fresh, and were the natural recipients of the benefits of that temporary boom. All that we had, at once, sprung up into fabulous values—Everybody had money—And supposing it was to last, as we had a right to suppose—never dreaming \u0026amp;c—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain who does not remember the busy, exciting joyous happy days of early Leadville. The roads were not wide enough—the Silver seekers couldn't get there fast enough—\u0026amp; Colorado at once sprung into a State of the first consideration—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen beautiful City of Denver—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstance Tabor's purchase of the lots where Fisher Block now stands—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJay Gould's purchase of the South Park—2 million \u0026amp; half—now couldn't be sold for the cost of the ties on its road bed—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver then was nearly 1.29 cts. per ounce—the Republican party hadn't done us up then—now they have done it is it is 63-\u0026amp; 4 cts—Mines are closed \u0026amp; valueless—Real estate has dropped over one half—Idleness, hunger \u0026amp; want stalk about—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd these once happy fortunate people are brought to the condition, in the language of Col. Ingersoll, to the condition of men in despair, \u0026amp; of women who weep—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage 3\u003cbr\u003eWhat has produced this change—what has caused all this?—this destruction of values—of the capital of labor, \u0026amp; of a whole people's prosperity? What has thrown nearly all the railroads into the hands of Receivers—[Our best business figures]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagnations in all kinds of business—deserted homes—happy homes, that once were filled \u0026amp; supported by the natural product of these Grand Old Mountains—[What has swept over this state like a besom of destruction, destroying, blighting, blasting all the gifts of a bountiful providence \u0026amp; all the acquisitions of a lifetime]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Answer is ready—there is but one answer—there can be but one—All fair men know—It is the selfish, the corrupt, \u0026amp; criminal legislation of the Republican Party. It is the work of John Sherman \u0026amp; his Co-conspirators—ratified, \u0026amp; defended \u0026amp; maintained by the Republican Party for upward of 20 years—Read Extract—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA party that can do this—that has done it—ought to receive the execration of mankind—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us examine into this lately—[school bonds]\u003cbr\u003e1st—National party work at Washington—\u003cbr\u003e2d—[State of Denver] Looting of the Treasury at Denver—wasting \u0026amp; stealing all the ready money, that the people had on hand—\u003cbr\u003e3rd—Mortgaging the future—$500,000—debt—to be paid or to be repudiated—\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; yet they tell us they can't borrow money by reason of the Populist Administration—A pretty set of scoundrels these, to borrow money—[and they are the ones who] want to redeem the State from extravagance—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage 4\u003cbr\u003eEd Wolcott has got to be a redeemer—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy friends I have only time further to give out here \u0026amp; today before you a proposition, the truth of which cannot be successfully contradicted, as I think, and which I defy any man to meet me in debate—which I want you to [remember] take home with you for your full \u0026amp; careful consideration—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI say that no man can truly serve and represent the Republican Party—and at the same time truly serve and represent the people of Colorado—\u003cbr\u003eRepeat \u0026amp; amplify—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Side Note:] Campaign argument made by Pease—1893 or 94. 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