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Billhead - The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, Oct 1, 1892

Billhead - The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, Oct 1, 1892

A passbook verification from The Bullion and Exchange Bank, located in Carson City, Nevada, dated October 1, 1892. The billhead lists the bank's capital and surplus amounts. The document was likely mailed to a customer, A. Cohn, and includes a handwritten note from Cohn confirming the balance of his account. The billhead features a simple, clear design, and contains the bank's official letterhead, including the names of key individuals. The billhead has a handwritten signature with a flourish, indicating the date and the customer's name.

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Letter from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. to Bullion & Exchange Bank, March 3, 1888

Letter from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. to Bullion & Exchange Bank, March 3, 1888

A letter dated March 3, 1888, from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. in San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter explains the workings of the spot silver market and the reasons behind their lower silver price. Philip Lilienthal, founder of the Anglo-Californian Bank in 1873 (successor to J & W Seligman and Co. of London), is mentioned in the context of the letter.

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Billhead of Sheyer & Morris, Carson City, Nevada, September 1, 1871

Billhead of Sheyer & Morris, Carson City, Nevada, September 1, 1871

Billhead from Sheyer & Morris, Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada, dated September 1, 1871. The bill lists spools, needles, and buttons sold to Mr. Huney (likely Captain John W. Haynie). The business was located on Carson Street, next to Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Office. The billhead is printed in black, red, and blue by M. Weiss, Oriental Printing House, San Francisco, CA, and marked "Paid." Jacob Sheyer and Louis Morris are listed as the business owners.

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Billhead of Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., Carson City, Nevada, September 1, 1877

Billhead of Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., Carson City, Nevada, September 1, 1877

Billhead from Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., a dry goods store in Carson City, Nevada, dated September 1, 1877. The bill is related to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company. It's a two-page document with the pages still joined. Mrs. Sheyer was the widow of Rabbi Jacob Sheyer, who was a prominent figure in the Jewish community of Nevada in the 19th century.

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Billhead - The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, May 11, 1889

Billhead - The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, May 11, 1889

Invoice from the Bullion and Exchange Bank, located at the corner of Carson and Proctor Streets, Carson City, Nevada, for an insurance payment made to Mrs. M. Kan. The billhead includes the names of the bank's officers: Jacob Klein, President; Evan Williams, Vice President; and T. R. Hoper, Cashier. The invoice is dated May 11, 1889 and lists a payment of $31.50 for 'insurance policy #1753' with the notation 'Angle Nevada'. The bank's name is printed with ornate lettering and is framed by a decorative border. The date 'Aug 19 1889' and the notation 'Paid' are written in ink. The billhead also includes a line for 'Tribune Print'.

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Billhead - Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., Carson City, Nevada, August 1, 1876

Billhead - Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., Carson City, Nevada, August 1, 1876

Billhead - Mrs. J. Sheyer & Co., dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, located at the North-East corner of Carson and Spear Streets, Carson City, Nevada. Dated August 1, 1876. The bill lists a payment made by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for $7.00 for the month of July. The billhead includes a company logo, an ornate border and decorative Victorian lettering.

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Billhead - Cerf, Schloss & Co., San Francisco, August 10, 1886

Billhead - Cerf, Schloss & Co., San Francisco, August 10, 1886

Invoice from Cerf, Schloss & Company, manufacturers' agents for lamps and stoves, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated August 10, 1886, and indicates a purchase by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Carson City, Nevada. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header and decorative elements, such as a company logo for electric lamps and stoves.

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