1895 Letter to Lee Mantle – Daily Inter Mountain Letterhead, Birth Record For Sale

Original handwritten letter dated January 11, 1895, on The Daily Inter Mountain letterhead from Butte, Montana. Lee Mantle is listed as Manager. In 1881 he established the Daily Inter Mountain, the first Republican newspaper in Western Montana.Addressed “Uncle Lee” and signed by his nephew Frank Haskins, a prominent attorney. The letter discusses Mantle’s birth registration at St. Martin’s Church in Birmingham, England (December 13, 1851), notes that it has been photographed, and states this “removes all obstacles.” Haskins then asks Mantle for a biographical sketch of his life.Written just days before Mantle was seated in the U.S. Senate. Condition shows fold creases, light toning, and a tear at the top edge. Embossed logo visible on the reverse.A solid personal association piece linking Mantle’s newspaper career, family, and English roots.Returns:30-day returns accepted. Buyer pays return shipping. Item must be returned in the same condition received. Returns only for material differences from the description.Shipping:USPS Ground Advantage (lower 48 states only) with tracking and insurance. Ships quickly once payment clears.No shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO, or internationally.Payment:Please pay only through official checkout. No off- transactions or address changes after purchase.Feel free to message me anytime — I reply quickly!Thanks for looking!