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1863 Western Union Telegram sent by Ben Holladay

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Paper Start Price:30.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 100.00 USD
1863 Western Union Telegram sent by Ben Holladay
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35.00USDto T******1+ buyer's premium (8.75)
This item SOLD at 2018 Jun 25 @ 14:28UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Telegram was not written by him as signature is different than known examples and his name is misspelled. Message is to Nat Stern of Denver City, sent from Lafayette. Feby. 15th, 1863. "I want you to leave for Salt Lake at once and take charge of office." Likely he is referring to the Overland Stage Express office there. Ben Holladay is known as the "Stagecoach King." Date: Location: New York HWAC# 66061