PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING: I sell ONLY ORIGINAL items and NOT ANY reproductions.
This sale is for ONE
Advertising Letterhead
from the
SENATE CHAMBER
located in
AUSTIN,
TEXA$
During the year of 1885
The letter is signed as:
C. K. BELL
(Charles Keith Bell)
Names noted top left adjacent to the Texas
Star Seal
BARNETT GIBS -Liet.
Governor
W.M. NEAL RAMEY -Secretary
W.T. BREWER -Sergt-at-Arms
Historical Notes: C.K.
Bell was Charles Keith Bell (April 18, 1853 – April 22, 1913). He was an American attorney and Democratic
politician who served as a member of the Texas Senate from 1884 to 1888,
including during the 19th Legislature in 1885. His role was Senator for
the 23rd District based upon 1885 records. He served on the Senate
Committee on Internal Improvements and the Senate Committee on Constitutional
Amendments during the 19th Regular Session. He was born in Tennessee
and moved to Texas in 1871 and was admitted to the bar in 1874. He practiced law in Hamilton Texas. Other
career highlights included he was a District Attorney from 1880-1882, Judge of
the 29th and Judicial District (1888-1890). He represented Texas in
the U.S. House of Representatives (1893-1897) and served as Attorney General of
Texas from 1901 to 1904.
Condition: It is in good condition with
normal letter folds and toning at the margins. It has 2 punch holes a the top
of the letter. Note the Ebay tag is
loose and not part of this sale.
It is approximately 8 1/2"
x 11" in size.
Condition: It
is in good condition with normal letter folds and light toning. The bill head
is blue in color. Note the Ebay tag is loose and not part of this sale.
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