Misc

BRIGHAM YOUNG. Carte de Visite. 4" x 2 3/8". Savage and Ottinger, Great Salt Lake City backmark. Ca. 1860’s, vignette portrait of the Latter Day Saints leader. Vg. cond.; very minor (1/16”) damage to bottom right mount edge. (W.006) $300.SOLD

BRIGHAM YOUNG. Stereo view. 3 1/4" x 7". Green mount, Savage & Ottinger's Pioneer Fine Art Gallery , Salt Lake City, Utah backmark. Vignette portrait of Young. Mount show slight soiling, corners are rounded w/ wear; images G. (W.177); $265.

PARENT CO-OP SALT LAKE CITY. Boudoir card, 5 1/5 x * 1/2" Great Street scene with the Parent Co-op and with the Studebaker Wagon store next door. C.R. Savage, SLC backmark. Strong tonesa and great clarity, a few small areas of discoloration, small 1" crease left side on top. (UFB.04); $750.

GARFIELD LANDING, SALT LAKE. Cabinet card, 4 1/4" x 6 1/2". View of pier, w./ boat at dock, several bathers in water. C, R, Savage Art Bazar, Salt Lake City backmark. Very clean and clear view. (W. 162); SOLD

BRIGHAM UTAH LOOKING UP 1881. Stereo view, 3 1/2" x 7". T.E. Hinshaw & C.L. Joy Photographers, Salt Lake City imprint. Small tear rt center edge, some light wear along mount edge, overall Vg+ cond. (W.054); $295.

STOREFRONT BRIGHAM CITY. Albumen Image, 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" on 7" x 9" mount. View of McMaster & Fosgren Builders Hardware. No photographer's id. They are listed in the 1884 Utah gazatteer and directory of Logan, Ogden, Provo and Salt Lake cities, and the Brigham City roster of volunteer firemen have both William Fosgren and John McMaster as members. Some light signs of use and wear, a few minor dents, overall Vg- Fine cond. (UFB01); $295.

EUREKA - THE TINTIC MINER Gelatin photograph, 8" x 6" on 10" x 8"mount. Graphically strong image of the Tintic Miner in Eureka. Eureka was originally known as Ruby Hollow before it developed into a bustling mining town. Incorporated as a city in 1892, Eureka became the financial center for the Tintic Mining District, a wealthy gold and silver mining area in Utah and Juab counties. The district was organized in 1869 and by 1899 became one of the top mineral producing areas in Utah. The Tintic Miner was published from 1891 through 1904 by F. Nelson. No photographer's imprint. A small chip top edge, o/w beautiful tonality, contrast and clarity. (UFB.08); $SOLD.

PAYSON -HUISH DRUG STORE Gelatin photograph, 5" x 7" on 8" x 10"mount. Interior view the Drug Store. The store was operated by Orson Pratt Huish , who also was a Latter Day Saint hymnwriter. In 1861 the family went to Utah Territory, and they settled in Payson. Along with the Drug Store,Huish operated general stores at various times in. No photographer's imprint, a bit of light dampstaining center, o/w VG. (UFB.10); $235.

BINGHAM UTAH Gelatin photograph, 5" x 7" on 7" x 9"mount. Street scene. City Bakery can be seen, listed in the 1909-10 Directory at 525 Main Street. No photographer's imprint, a bit of wear, overall Fine. (UFB.14); $235.

FUNERAL - BINGHAM UTAH Gelatin photograph, 5" x 7" on 8" x 10" mount. Street scene, with band, mourners and casket. The Leader Store can be seen , and was located at 445 Main St. No photographer's imprint, mount exhibits some wear, image has strong tonality and contrast. Though (UFB.11); $350.

CUSTER CITY, DAKOTA TERRITORY. Stereo view. 3 1/2" x 7"; "Views of the Black Hills Mining Country & Sioux Indian Country" imprinted on back with list of images. No. 31 "Birds Eye View of Custer City" underlined id. No photographer or publisher id. . Exhibits some wear and soiling, overall VG+ condition. (W.109); $425.

STEREO- GEN. McKENZIE CAVALRY BLACK HILLS 1876Stereo view, 3 1/2" x 7" Black Hills Views. No. 56 200 of Gen. McKenzie's Cavalry at Eagle's Nest. imprinted on back. Eagle's nest is located southwest of Fort Laramie. Ranald S. Mackenzie and his Fourth Cavalry were transferred to the Department of the Platte following the defeat at the Little Bighorn. Stationed initially at Camp Robinson, they formed the core of the Powder River Expedition that departed in October 1876 to locate the northern villages. On November 25, 1876, his column discovered and defeated a village of Northern Cheyenne in the Dull Knife Fight in Wyoming Territory. With their lodges and supplies destroyed and their horses confiscated, the Northern Cheyenne soon surrendered. D.S. Mitchell's Views of Black Hills Gold Regions and Vicinity. Some soiling and light foxing in sky area, overall Vg+ cond (SV.77); $625.

ENTRANCE TO BLACKTAIL GULCH. Stereo view. 3 1/2" x 7"; "Black Hills Views" ; " 16.Entrance to Blacktail Gulch" imprinted on back with list of images. D.S. Mitchell photographer id. . Exhibits some wear and soiling, overall VG condition. (SV.058); $350.

ALLEN'S CLAIM SPRING CREEK Stereo view. 3 1/2" x 7"; Black Hills Views" ; " 27 Allen's Claim, Spring City " imprinted on back with list of images. D.S. Mitchell photographer id. Exhibits some wear and soiling, overall VG+ condition. (SV.70); $425.

1866 RUBY CITY, OREGON TERRITORY LETTER ON WELLS FARGO STATIONARY. Lot of four pieces, includes a two page pen manuscript letter from Ruby City, Oregon Territory to Louis Henry Marshall. 9 ¾” x 7 ½” blue paper, imprinted on top “Wells, Fargo & Co. New York And California Express And Exchange Company”. Overall Vg condition, exhibits original fold lines, some minor areas of wear and chipping along paper edge. Also includes three Wells Fargo envelopes, all addressed to Maj. Marshall (Fort Boise, Boise City and Ft Walla Walla W. T.). Unfortunately, all irregularly torn at edge or top edge. (W.763); $600.
Transcript of letter reads:
Ruby City (Oregon Territory)
Maj. Marshall
Sir:
I send you, by request of Wm. Fall, a pair of boots herewith. Also, a box marked "cartridges" containing 2 jars of whiskey. It was impossible to find a keg or demijohn in all this town and the emergency required the adaption of temporary "Expedient", trust twill reach you safely. And be useful if not ornamental.
From reliable parties who have returned I learned that our Volunteers have followed a considerable party of Indians across the Humbolt and Chico Roads and are still on their track toward the head of Malheur (River) accompanied by about 30 Cavalry from Camp McDermott (Oregon Territory).
Resp. Yours
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Gold was discovered in rich placer deposits in the Owyhee Mountains in May, 1863. A search for the source of the gold led to quartz ledges on War Eagle Mountain. Before the fall of 1863, several hard rock mines were being developed. Three towns grew to supply the miner's needs. Booneville, Ruby City and Silver City were the first three settlements in the Owyhee County in Oregon. Only Silver City still stands; its well-preserved buildings a silent testimonial to the lively mining days. The beautiful ruby silver ore and the wealth of gold taken from the mountains made the mining district world famous.
While Ruby City was named the first county seat, its population and businesses soon moved to a better location two miles upstream on February 1, 1867. Silver City was closer to most of the mining operations and had a better winter location.

Louis Henry Marshall (Graduate USMA 07/01/1849)
Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 12/29/1860 as a Captain.
On 12/29/1860 he was commissioned into US Army 10th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 10/16/1863 (Prior service in US Army since 07/01/1849). On 10/1/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff MO Benton Cadets
He was Mustered Out on 1/8/1862
On 10/16/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff US Army 14th Infantry
He Resigned on 11/23/1868

YELLOWSTONE PARK. Wylie, W.W. - Yellowstone National Park; Or The Great American Wonderland, A Complete Description Of All The Wonders Of The Park…A Complete Hand, Or Guide Book For Tourists, Kansas City, 1882, 1^st Ed., [2]+99pp+[10], frontis, illus, dark pict. Cloth with gilt illustration of geyser, Good. A guide book to the many scenic wonders of Yellowstone. Rare. (W707) $750.00