19th Century Memorabilia

[Mforder]

David,

Thank you! It's a relief to have found the right place. I hope that the papers don't disappoint. It's nothing like the items folks have already posted. I cannot believe what I am seeing, it's a museum. The items are fascinating.

Would it be more appropriate to create a separate thread specific to the box itself? This way it remains contained?

Thank you for your help,

---Mark

[GaryPassamonte]

By all means, show all you like.

[Mforder]

Will do. It will take time to create pics and all. I only have some digitized. Thank you.

[Mforder]

I guess any information on this would be appreciated. Knowing only that is more than I know now. If there is more please feel free to share.

Thank you,

---Mark

[Mforder]

The letter itself mentions arranging a game or two with the Halsey B.B.C., Newark, NJ. They refer to themselves as an amateur team. I find it interesting how they need to not the status in some of the letter like Item #1 above where that team states that they were semi-professional.

[Mforder]

There are two of these in nice shape. One of them lists the players and their positions on the Newton Steamer Companies' baseball team.

They also include the National League & American Association schedule.

[Mforder]

I really don't nor can imagine that this piece of paper means much to anyone but what I found interesting is why was it in the box, what would it mean, and why these names? I'm pretty sure some of the names are recognizable (I think?).

[Mforder]

Just looking for a temperature test. Are the folks here still interested?

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Mforder

There are two of these in nice shape. One of them lists the players and their positions on the Newton Steamer Companies' baseball team.

They also include the National League & American Association schedule.

That's really cool, too bad the game wasn't scored...

[bgar3]

Still interested here. A little for my reference books so far, but those schedule scorebooks are interesting. Gotta percha was used for early golf balls among other things. The note is also interesting with the A G Spalding reference and other names. Nice stuff.