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S.T. Cogswell, Indian Trader, Token

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Exonumia - Tokens Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
S.T. Cogswell, Indian Trader, Token
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This item SOLD at 2015 Dec 12 @ 20:06UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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S. T. Cogswell / Indian / Trader / Wolf Point, Mont. // GF / 25c / In / Merchandise. Round, white metal, 31mm. "Sherman T. Cogswell (1865-1932) arrived in Wolf Point, Montana in 1885, a pioneer of a different type than most early day settlers. A dignified, quiet and discreet peacemaker, noted to be able to deal with all sorts of characters, Mr. Cogswell lived the changing West. Through long years of close attention to business, Cogswell accumulated a modest fortune and as the town of Wolf Point grew and the country developed, he was generous in his investments and contributions to community enterprises. Cogswell took out a license as an Indian trader and renewed it through the years. According to history he was the only licensed trader in this part of Montana. In 1886 he was appointed as postmaster by General Vilas. He served in that capacity until 1915." (from The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame) (Svoboda Collection) City: Wolf Point State: Montana Date: HWAC# 35859