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Western Union Telegraph 1881 Story Willson Bozeman Henry Elling* Virginia City
Western Union Telegraph 1881 Story Willson Bozeman Henry Elling* Virginia City
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Western Union Telegraph 1881 Story Willson Bozeman Henry Elling* Virginia City
*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.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Small top edge paper loss. Otherwise, no other major issues to note. Bold easily legible hand writing. Mostly very 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. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
Western Union Telegraph 1881 Story Willson Bozeman Henry Elling* Virginia City
*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.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Small top edge paper loss. Otherwise, no other major issues to note. Bold easily legible hand writing. Mostly very 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. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
