1915 S.M. Martin & Co. Bituminous Coal Company Letter Philadelphia PA
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Description
This original business letter from S.M. Martin & Company, dated January 19, 1915, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century coal trade and commerce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Addressed to the Wm. E. Marks Coal Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, the correspondence discusses coal shipments, specifically bituminous and Vulcan coal, reflecting industrial supply chain communications of the era. The letterhead features bold typography with "Stan-Mar Smokeless" branding and highlights shipments of bituminous, anthracite, gas, and smithing coals from the Pennsylvania Building. Measuring approximately 8.5 x 11 inches, this piece of ephemera is typed on quality paper with a handwritten sales manager's signature, adding authenticity and historical value. The letter contains industry-specific language and terms like shipment suspensions, railroad weight governance, and mutual consent clauses, underscoring the business practices and challenges of coal shipping during that period. Collectors and historians interested in industrial history, coal mining, or early 1900s American business correspondence will find this letter a unique and valuable addition.
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