1869 Chicago Illinois Letterhead William H Rice Produce Commission Merchant For Sale

Approximately 8\" by 7.75\"

• 1869 handwritten letterhead from the Office of William H. Rice, Produce Commission Merchant, located at No. 2 Nixon\'s Exchange, 124 Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dated February 5, 1869, this document offers a fascinating look into 19th-century Midwest grain trading and commercial correspondence.

  Document Details & Content

  • Sender: Office of William H. Rice (Produce Commission Merchant)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois (No. 2 Nixon\'s Exchange, 124 Washington St.)

  • Recipient: Mess. P. W. Dudley & Co., Whitinsville, Mass.

  • Date: Feb 5th, 1869

  • Topic: Business updates regarding shipments of corn and oats, market prices per carload, and current grain trade sentiment.

  • Special Letterhead Marking: \"SPECIAL ATTENTION Given to Shipping Grain in Car Lots. Correspondence Solicited.\"

  Condition

  • Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition given its age (~157+ years old).

  • Paper & Ink: Clear, legible cursive handwriting in iron gall/fountain ink on vintage paper.

  • Flaws: Original fold lines present; minor age-toning/foxing near edges. No major tears or missing pieces.