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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 19

1887 Indian Agent in Mont. Terr. Autograph Letter

Estimate: $300 - $600

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this 1887, Indian Agent in Montana Territory, autographed letter. This is a one page letter shown in small Quarto and on United States Indian Service letterhead from the Fort Peck Agency in June 13, 1887. This letter is addressed to E.W. Knight, a cashier at the First National Bank Depository in Helena, MT. The condition of this 19th century letter is good for its age with no obvious signs of damage; the letter shows two creases from folding, but it is in good overall condition. The measurements of this official Indian services letterhead are 10" x 8".