1920 Watson Products Corp Business Letter Canastota NY Coal Shipment
$ 8.45
Description
1920 Watson Products Corp Business Letter Canastota NY Coal Shipment. This is an original typed business letter dated January 18, 1920, from Watson Products Corporation of Canastota, New York, successors to Watson Wagon Company. The letter is addressed to William E. Marks Coal Co. in Syracuse, NY, and discusses logistical details regarding coal shipment gondolas, specifically requesting old bottom dump gondolas for easier unloading. This letter provides a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century industrial transportation and coal handling practices. The letterhead lists key company executives and highlights their product lines, including trucks, tractor trucks, tractors, trailers, and dumping wagons, reflecting the industrial growth of the era. The letter is signed by E.G. Walton, the purchasing agent, adding provenance and authenticity. The 8.5 x 11 inch sheet shows typical aging with some folds and mild foxing but retains clear, readable text, making it a valuable collectible for ephemera collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of industrial history and early transportation equipment.
