This partial sheet of writing paper has been torn from a larger sheet

Description:

This partial sheet of writing paper has been torn from a larger sheet. It has light blue lines and a watermark that shows the image of a spinning wheel and the name, "Crane's." A handwritten note across the center shows "Signature of the oldest man now living in Detroit - written without the aid of glasses - Francis Martin, Naval Officer, Captain in Revenue Marine, U.S." Another handwritten note along the left edge shows "Written for Mrs. G. B. Seymour by Capt. Martin on his 100th Birthday Anniversary. June 4, 1900."

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Revenue Marine and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Martin, Francis and Seymour, Mrs. Gilbert H.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/486317E7-EFC8-41D5-84C3-577289442382