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1. This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a signature and a calling card

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This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a signature and a calling card. A handwritten note on the front of the envelope shows "This envelope contains the signature of Capt. F. Martin, the oldest man in Detroit. Contributed by Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour. Capt. Martin was born in June, 1800." The envelope flap is sealed with a gold-colored adhesive seal.
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Anniversaries

2. Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour

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Calling card of Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour of 191 Park St. The card was printed in faint black ink on heavy white paper. The front of the card has a handwritten note that shows "The only man living at this time who witnessed the burial of Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena." The verso shows the handwritten note, "The oldest man in Detroit - His signature without glasses - Francis Martin, Capt. R. M. [Revenue Marine]. Written by Capt. Martin on June 4, 1900, his 100th birthday anniversary."
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Anniversaries

3. Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour

Description:
Calling card of Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour of 191 Park St. The card was printed in faint black ink on heavy white paper. The front of the card has a handwritten note that shows "The only man living at this time who witnessed the burial of Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena." The verso shows the handwritten note, "The oldest man in Detroit - His signature without glasses - Francis Martin, Capt. R. M. [Revenue Marine]. Written by Capt. Martin on June 4, 1900, his 100th birthday anniversary."
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

4. This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a signature and a calling card

Description:
This stained and slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a signature and a calling card. A handwritten note on the front of the envelope shows "This envelope contains the signature of Capt. F. Martin, the oldest man in Detroit. Contributed by Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour. Capt. Martin was born in June, 1800." The envelope flap is sealed with a gold-colored adhesive seal.
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society