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fantastic, completely cohesive World War I home front and overseas service soldier estate archive belonging to **Edward Dorsheimer of Buffalo, New York**.
Instead of being separated, these two historically connected pieces are being sold together as an unbroken pair, documenting his immediate transition from high-security civilian transport work to the battlefields of Europe.
**The Lot Includes:**
**1. Official WWI Federal Water-Front Pass (Port of Buffalo, NY)**
* **Date Issued:** May 1, 1918 (Pass No. 753482)
* **Front Details:** Issued to Edward Dorsheimer (Residence: 47 Walden Ave., Occupation: Chauffeur for the Buffalo Wire Works Co.). Features his original affixed studio portrait photograph and the official stamped signature of the United States Marshal. These passes were strictly regulated to protect crucial wartime shipping infrastructure from sabotage.
* **Reverse Side Details:** Features Edward Dorsheimer's original ink signature as the holder, alongside the official company signature of John C. Scheeler, Secretary of the historic Buffalo Wire Works Co. (established on Terrace Street in downtown Buffalo).
**2. WWI U.S. Army Individual Pay Record Book (A.E.F. French Printing)**
* **Details:** Issued directly to Edward Dorsheimer (Soldier No. 2951092). Documents his service as a Corporal and Driver in **Company B, 304th Military Police (M.P.)**. Military Police unit items are highly sought after by militaria collectors.
* **Key Timeline Logs:** Drafted on May 27, 1918, in Buffalo, NY. Features continuous payment logs through 1919 signed off by overseas Quartermasters. Notes his official arrival back in the U.S. from foreign service on July 9, 1919.
* **Signatures:** Includes an excellent, crisp example of Edward Dorsheimer's original ink signature on the authorization page, witnessed by 2nd Lt. D.R. Callahan.
* **Historical Note:** This booklet features the scarce French publisher margin stamp on the interior title page ("S.P.P., 13, Quai Voltaire, O. Vignat, Mp."), proving it was manufactured overseas in Paris for active A.E.F. troops.
**Condition Report:**
Both paper ephemera items are in good, authentic antique condition with expected age-appropriate handling wear. The waterfront pass is well-preserved with a clear photograph, legible type, clean edges, and minor corner rounding. The paybook shows honest field wear, uniform pocket-toning, and soft creasing to the outer cover from being carried in his personal possession overseas, giving it incredible historical character. The binding is secure, and all interior pages are intact and fully legible.
