{"product_id":"amos-purdum-hardware-drugs-salisbury-mt-1881-als-letterhead-henry-elling","title":"Amos Purdum Hardware Drugs Salisbury MT 1881 ALS Letterhead Henry Elling*","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmos Purdum Hardware Drugs Salisbury MT 1881 ALS Letterhead Henry Elling*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn laid paper stock. Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Light staining - mostly along the top edge and vertical fold creases. Otherwise, no other major issues to note. Bold easily legible hand writing. Mostly clean throughout. Overall, in good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 7 7\/8\" x 10 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749405368633,"sku":"Letterhead 3516","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/866cfbfc-0ac3-4d78-bc48-71326097f574.jpg?v=1723573783","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/amos-purdum-hardware-drugs-salisbury-mt-1881-als-letterhead-henry-elling","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}