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Up for sale is a fascinating, consecutive 4-page correspondence archive from the historic agricultural manufacturer Gaar, Scott & Co., dating from April to December 1905. Three of the letters feature the highly collectible, ornate graphic letterhead showcasing the company\'s Traction & Portable Engines and Threshing Machinery.
This lot tells a complete chronological story involving a legal debt collection dispute in early 20th-century Oregon, making it a stellar cross-collectible piece for agricultural steam engine enthusiasts, regional Pacific Northwest historians, and legal ephemera collectors.
**The Archive Includes:**1. April 21, 1905 (Portland, OR Branch): Discussion regarding a $3.00 advertising expense dispute with the Portland law firm \"Cake & Cake.\" Features the 321 Hawthorne Ave. address.2. April 25, 1905 (Portland, OR Branch): A follow-up letter to J.N. Hart of Baker City explaining the local office lacks itemized statements and is referring the issue to the home office. 3. May 6, 1905 (Portland, OR Branch): Letter enclosing the final itemized statement, tracking constable and advertising fees. Features an updated 344 Hawthorne Ave. address.4. December 20, 1905 (Richmond, IN Main Office): The main headquarters bypasses the branch to write directly to J.N. Hart, requesting a character and property background check on local Baker City debtors J.S. and J.C. Talbott.**Condition:**Excellent antique condition. Typical mailing folds and light aging, but perfectly legible with clean margins, solid paper integrity, and clear historical signatures. Ships securely flat between heavy cardboard to prevent bending. Please see photos for exact condition details.
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