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Antique 1908 Southern Railway Company Letter Knoxville TN Railroad Ephemera
Condition: Used | Original 1908 typed letter on Southern Railway letterhead with age toning, light soiling, and scattered small stains. Horizontal and vertical folds, minor corner wear; no tears, text remains clear.
Original 1908 Southern Railway Company Operating Department business letter issued in the United States.
The cream bond letterhead is printed at the top with the heading SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY and OPERATING DEPARTMENT. The typed dateline reads Knoxville, Tenn. Oct. 21, 1908-m with the number 11310 beneath.
The letter is addressed to The Cranberry Furnace Co., Johnson City, Tenn., and replies to their inquiry about purchasing three No. 9 frogs for 65# rails, explaining that none of that size are available to furnish.
Closing text reads Yours truly, followed by the handwritten signature of C. Harris, Supt. Single sheet of bond paper with watermark and typed content on one side, suitable for railroad or Southern Railway ephemera collections and display.
