1852 Aurora of the Valley Newspaper Middlebury & Waltham VT Temperance Vermont For Sale

Original 1885 handwritten letter on G.T. McComb & Co. Wholesale Dealers in Baled Hay & Straw printed letterhead, Lockport, New York. Beautiful, flowing 19th-century cursive and business content referencing names such as Paine, Lewis, Adams, Franklin, Lee, Morton, Wythe, Huntington, Hancock, Sherman, McKean, and others.

This is a genuine 19th-century business correspondence, dated October 26, 1885, written on high-quality lined paper with the company masthead and telephone number printed at top. The letter discusses account matters, specimen items, duplicates, and pricing—excellent insight into late-19th-century commerce.

• Date: October 26, 1885

• Location: Lockport, New York

• Letterhead: G.T. McComb & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Baled Hay & Straw

• Handwritten in ink, 2 full pages

• Mentions numerous historical surnames (Adams, Franklin, Lee, Morton, Wythe, etc.)

• Original 19th-century paper, not a reproduction

• Very good for age

• Ink is clear and readable

• Paper shows expected light aging but no major tears or damage

• Carefully stored in archival conditions

A wonderful piece for collectors of antique letters, New York history, 19th-century commerce, or genealogical research. Perfect addition to any ephemera collection.