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- This tan paper envelope contained a 4-page letter written by James E. Scripps, President of the Evening News Association. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwritten text, "A Prophecy for Deetroit as a Metropolis by James E. Scripps." A handwritten note in the lower left corner shows "Not to be opened till Dec. 31 AD 2000."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by Frank I. Cobb, leading editorial writer of the Detroit Free Press. The front of the envelope has a handwritten address that shows "The Newspapers of Detroit, Frank I. Cobb." The flap on the back side of the envelope is sealed with black wax that has been impressed with a smudged, circular design.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by John S. Foley, Bishop of Detroit. The front of the envelope has a handwritten note that shows "Notes of the Roman Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan, requested by Hon. William C. Maybury, Mayor of Detroit and prepared by John S. Foley, Bishop of Detroit." The flap on the back side of the envelope is sealed with three red wax seals that have been impressed with a smudged, square design. Probably, the design was the seal of the diocese.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 5-page letter that was written by James Schermerhorn who was the editor of the TO-DAY newspaper. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwritten text, "Newspapers Now and Then" and is signed and dated by James Schermerhorn.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
