Geography: Nevada


Associated Items

Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary of Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada, November 27, 1895 Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary of Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada, November 27, 1895

Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary of Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada, postmarked Virginia City, Nevada on November 27, 1895. The envelope features advertising for L. Guggenheim.

Addressed Envelope to John Gregovich, Eureka, Nevada, February 1, 1894 Addressed Envelope to John Gregovich, Eureka, Nevada, February 1, 1894

An addressed envelope postmarked Virginia City, Nevada on February 1, 1894, sent to John Gregovich, Secretary of Lodge 221 in Eureka, Nevada. The envelope contains advertising for L. Guggenheim.

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.

Financial Request Letter: Hirsh & Brother to Wells Fargo Bank, Carson City, Nevada, November 18, 1891 Financial Request Letter: Hirsh & Brother to Wells Fargo Bank, Carson City, Nevada, November 18, 1891

A letter dated November 18, 1891, from Hirsh & Brother in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting Wells Fargo Bank in Carson City, Nevada to collect on a draft. The letter includes the address 1309-1317 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Articles of Agreement for the Sutro Tunnel Company, Comstock Lode, Nevada, 1866 Articles of Agreement for the Sutro Tunnel Company, Comstock Lode, Nevada, 1866

A large, unfilled broadside outlining eighteen articles of agreement for the Sutro Tunnel Company related to the Comstock Lode in Nevada. Dated 1866. Includes biographical information on Adolph Sutro, the originator of the Sutro Tunnel.

Trade Card for Roos Bro's, Clothing Merchants in San Francisco Trade Card for Roos Bro's, Clothing Merchants in San Francisco

This trade card advertises Roos Bro's, a clothing merchant located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene with elves sitting on top of coins. The back of the card includes details about the business, including its branch house location at 22 South C. Street in Virginia, Nevada. The card has a red border and an ornate design featuring a scrolling banner.

Trade Card for Levy Brothers, Clothing Merchants Trade Card for Levy Brothers, Clothing Merchants

This trade card advertises Levy Brothers, clothing merchants in Nevada, Missouri. The front of the card features a comical depiction of a boat accident. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business.

Nevada State Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 70: Honoring Adolph Sutro for the Sutro Tunnel Nevada State Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 70: Honoring Adolph Sutro for the Sutro Tunnel

Concurrent Resolution No. 70 of the Nevada State Senate, dated January 27, 1867, expressing gratitude to Adolph Sutro for his contributions to the planning and promotion of the Sutro Tunnel.

Billhead of Heynemann & Co., San Francisco, California, and N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, Nevada, September 2, 1876 Billhead of Heynemann & Co., San Francisco, California, and N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, Nevada, September 2, 1876

Billhead from September 2, 1876, issued by Heynemann & Co., dry goods merchants at 5 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, and payable to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada. The billhead specifies payment in gold.

Billhead of Bachman Bros., Importers of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, San Francisco, California, June 6, 1877 Billhead of Bachman Bros., Importers of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, San Francisco, California, June 6, 1877

Billhead from Bachman Bros., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 10 & 12 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 6, 1877. The billhead also references N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada.

Billhead - Hoffman & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877 Billhead - Hoffman & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery and White Goods, located at Nos. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists purchases of various goods by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely for their business in Tybo, Nevada. The transaction is likely for the purchase of ribbon and other related goods. The billhead is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a detailed header that summarizes the business's offerings.

Letter from Geo. A. Lowe to Henry Elling, Corrine, Utah, June 2, 1877 Letter from Geo. A. Lowe to Henry Elling, Corrine, Utah, June 2, 1877

Letter from Geo. A. Lowe, General Agent for Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana for P. Schuttler's Chicago Wagons, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, Nevada. Dated June 2, 1877. The letter is written on fancy letterhead and discusses wagon works, horse & mule shoes, blacksmith supplies, and farm machinery provided by the company.

Billhead - Code, Elfelt & Co., San Francisco, California, July 27, 1877 Billhead - Code, Elfelt & Co., San Francisco, California, July 27, 1877

Invoice from Code, Elfelt & Co., manufacturers of jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, ketchups, sauces, and canned goods, located in San Francisco. Dated July 27, 1877. The bill lists items sold to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. in Tybo, Nevada. The invoice includes a detailed itemized list of the transaction, quantities, prices, and a total amount due of $334.17. It also includes the business's address at 314 Washington Street, the note 'Removed to' and 'Manufacturing Establishment' along with the address of 619, 621, and 623 Front St. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.

Letter from Henry Wolff to Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, September 10, 1889 Letter from Henry Wolff to Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada, September 10, 1889

A letter dated September 10, 1889, from Henry Wolff, a dealer in watch materials, jewelers' findings, and music boxes at 120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion and Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter's content is not specified, but a San Francisco newspaper clipping referencing the engagement of Miss Kittle Kohen and Mr. Henry Wolff is mentioned.

Letter from Henry Wolff to Bullion & Exchange Bank Regarding Isadore Cohen's Note, August 13, 1889 Letter from Henry Wolff to Bullion & Exchange Bank Regarding Isadore Cohen's Note, August 13, 1889

A commercial letter dated August 13, 1889, from Henry Wolff, located at 120 Sutter St., Rooms 5 & 6, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter concerns an endorsed note for $20.00 belonging to Isadore Cohen.

Billhead - Rosenbaum & Einstein, San Francisco, California, February 14, 1876 Billhead - Rosenbaum & Einstein, San Francisco, California, February 14, 1876

Statement of Account from Rosenbaum & Einstein, located at the southeast corner of Clay and Battery Streets in San Francisco. Dated February 14, 1876. The billhead is addressed to E. Walker in Carson City, Nevada. The bill mentions a bill rendered for $80.00.

Letter from Zadig, Wollberg & Co. to J. R. Hofer, July 20, 1888 Letter from Zadig, Wollberg & Co. to J. R. Hofer, July 20, 1888

A commercial letter from the stock brokerage firm Zadig, Wollberg & Co., located at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, to J. R. Hofer in Carson City, Nevada, dated July 20, 1888. The letter pertains to a financial transaction, possibly a buy slip.

Billhead - Triest & Friedlander, San Francisco, California, March 23, 1875 Billhead - Triest & Friedlander, San Francisco, California, March 23, 1875

Billhead from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats, caps, and other goods. Located at 116 & 118 Sansome St. San Francisco. Dated March 23, 1875. The bill lists items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, NV. The billhead includes ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative elements, such as a company logo, a framed header section, and an ornate border.

Billhead - Kullman & Armer, San Francisco, April 17, 1877 Billhead - Kullman & Armer, San Francisco, April 17, 1877

Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.

Billhead - Godchaux Bros. & Co., San Francisco, California, April 17, 1877 Billhead - Godchaux Bros. & Co., San Francisco, California, April 17, 1877

Billhead from Godchaux Bros. & Co., importers of French, English and German dry goods, located at 100 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge, and includes an itemized list of the transaction with detailed prices. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also indicates that the business is located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA.

Billhead of Bachman Bros., San Francisco, California, March 27, 1877 Billhead of Bachman Bros., San Francisco, California, March 27, 1877

Billhead from Bachman Bros., foreign and domestic dry goods merchants, located at 10 & 12 Battery St., San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated March 27, 1877, and also references N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada.

Billhead - Heynemann & Co., San Francisco, California, April 23, 1877 Billhead - Heynemann & Co., San Francisco, California, April 23, 1877

Billhead of Heynemann & Co., importers and jobbers of British, French, German, and Domestic dry goods, carpets, etc., located at No. 5 Sansome Street, near Market, San Francisco. Dated April 23, 1877. The bill records a sale to N. S. Trowbridge & Company of Tybo, Nevada. The bill lists numerous items and their quantities, prices, and total cost in US Gold Coin. The billhead has ornate lettering and a framed header section.

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.

Nevada State Senate Endorsement of the Sutro Tunnel Company, January 25, 1867 Nevada State Senate Endorsement of the Sutro Tunnel Company, January 25, 1867

Broadside printed on cardstock endorsing the Sutro Tunnel project and Adolph Sutro's representation of the project to Congress and capitalists. Issued by the Nevada State Senate on January 25, 1867. The broadside includes printed signatures of Senate and Assembly officials. Measures 23" x 17". Shows signs of age, including light soil, some chips and edge toning, and a half-inch tear.