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1875 "Bank of California" San Francisco Letterhead L.H. Hershfield Helena, MT
1875 "Bank of California" San Francisco Letterhead L.H. Hershfield Helena, MT
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1875 "Bank of California" San Francisco Letterhead L.H. Hershfield Helena, MT
Hershfield came to Montana in 1864 with a train of 26 wagons laden with goods and sold the whole outfit to Monroe Salisbury. Hershfield reached Virginia City July 3rd, 1964 and bought up a large quantity of gold dust, which he made a large profit. In 1865 he established a bank (Merchants' National) in Helena and a branch in Virginia City. In 1880, he established a bank in Benton, in 1883 a bank in White Sulphur Springs. For many years he was a prominent business leader, advisor and a financier that was said to be second to none in the West. When it was decided that the World's Fair was to be held in Chicago, Hershfield was named as one of the commissioners for Montana.
Showing only minor signs of age and handling consistent with its age. Small losses along right edge. Fold creases from posting. No tears or other loss. Clean surface and edges. Eye-catching type faces / fonts consistent smooth legible bold hand writing. In good to very good condition. You will receive the exact example shown in the photos. It measures approx. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2"
1875 "Bank of California" San Francisco Letterhead L.H. Hershfield Helena, MT
Hershfield came to Montana in 1864 with a train of 26 wagons laden with goods and sold the whole outfit to Monroe Salisbury. Hershfield reached Virginia City July 3rd, 1964 and bought up a large quantity of gold dust, which he made a large profit. In 1865 he established a bank (Merchants' National) in Helena and a branch in Virginia City. In 1880, he established a bank in Benton, in 1883 a bank in White Sulphur Springs. For many years he was a prominent business leader, advisor and a financier that was said to be second to none in the West. When it was decided that the World's Fair was to be held in Chicago, Hershfield was named as one of the commissioners for Montana.
Showing only minor signs of age and handling consistent with its age. Small losses along right edge. Fold creases from posting. No tears or other loss. Clean surface and edges. Eye-catching type faces / fonts consistent smooth legible bold hand writing. In good to very good condition. You will receive the exact example shown in the photos. It measures approx. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2"
