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1892 S.R. Buford* Henry Elling* Virginia City, MT Receipt
1892 S.R. Buford* Henry Elling* Virginia City, MT Receipt
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1892 S.R. Buford* Henry Elling* Virginia City, MT Receipt
*Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
*Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s
Showing signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Staining - mostly along the top edge. No major condition issues to note. Bold, neat & legible hand writing. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. The sheet is much longer than the area with writing, which measures approx. 6 1/4" x 8 5/8" **Ships safely folded on existing creases**
**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
1892 S.R. Buford* Henry Elling* Virginia City, MT Receipt
*Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
*Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s
Showing signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Staining - mostly along the top edge. No major condition issues to note. Bold, neat & legible hand writing. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. The sheet is much longer than the area with writing, which measures approx. 6 1/4" x 8 5/8" **Ships safely folded on existing creases**
**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
