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Billhead of Levi Strouse, Philadelphia, August 16, 1864Billhead of Levi Strouse, Philadelphia, August 16, 1864

Billhead of Levi Strouse, located at 337 North Front Street and 336 North Water Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated August 16, 1864. The bill details a sale of 12 dozen rye whiskey to A. Neufeldt, a sutler near Washington, D.C. The bill was sent to P. Lyons, No. 42 East Broadway, New York. The billhead's unusual nature is noted due to its recipient being a sutler.

Letter from Sylvain Levy to Mr. Halliday Regarding Whiskey Prices, April 11, 1887Letter from Sylvain Levy to Mr. Halliday Regarding Whiskey Prices, April 11, 1887

A letter dated April 11, 1887, written by Sylvain Levy of St. Louis, Missouri, to Mr. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. The letter, written on Charles Rebstock & Co. letterhead (200 South Main Street, St. Louis), discusses the price and availability of T. B. Ripy whiskey. Levy mentions he will be in Ogden, Utah, in a few days and requests that Halliday write to him there at the Broom Hotel. The letter measures 8 3/8" x 10 3/4".