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Paper896 of 2901Report of the Secretary of War: The Message and Documents, 1887signed photo of Lucie Arnaz
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    Posted 8 years ago

    Albanynorm…
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    Came across a box of documents containing postcards, envelopes, cancelled checks and tax receipts dating back as far as the 1860's. I believe most of them were found by my grandfather, who worked in demolition back in the 1930's and 40's in Oakland, California. These papers were stowed away and forgotten about for many years, until I inherited my grandmother's stamp collection. These documents and many others are what I have found. I am excited to find out more about them from a historical perspective.

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    1. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 8 years ago
      Looks like He stayed at The Briggs House in July 1901 during the Carson City Carnival and Street Fair.
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottschrantz/3035309691
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Dizzy, you're sure getting active lately. Just retire ? LOL ! I, for one, am enjoying your input. You have a lot of knowledge packed away.
    3. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 8 years ago
      I retired at 30 ! 23 yrs ago. Spent My Military $ on property. Raised 12 Foster Kids, Got one left He's 15 so no need to baby sit Him. Back to Me time! LOL
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Busy man. I admire & appreciate your values. Wish I could show something to compete with that. We appreciate your knowledge & your sharing with us. I find that knowing the general area where people live helps me understand them. So you live in the Albany, NY area. Another Damned Yankee ! LOL !!
    5. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 8 years ago
      Retired to St Joseph, Mo. but lived all over the States and Europe while in Military.
    6. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Well, always a pleasure to know somebody with so much knowledge that they are willing to share. Have a nice weekend !

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