ARCHIVE OF AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND JAMES T. AMES DOCUMENTS & LETTERS.

Revised: 2/20/2007

ARCHIVE OF AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND JAMES T. AMES DOCUMENTS & LETTERS. This very interesting grouping contains about 100 documents, letters, etc. Included in this grouping is an 1880 copy of the Manufacturer and Industrial Gazette featuring an article on the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, MA with James Ames’ picture on the cover and a 1769 dated almanac printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames. Most correspondence here is addressed to James T. Ames from family members and business acquaintances concerning quite a gamut of subjects. Anyone interested in this lot should read all these letters. They concern a range of topics from the collection of scientific samples to manufacturing and patents. Documents date from late 18th century to late Victorian times. Documents include a letter from General James Ripley in 1842 concerning the armory. There is a rare Civil War CDV showing the Ames factory. There are various advertising cards. There is an invitation from President Filmore for Mr. Ames to join him for dinner. There is a letter to Ames concerning General James’ wounding; Ames manufactured James’ cannon. There is a September 1863 document concerning the inscription of Major General Ulysses S. Grant’s presentation sword. All items are available on our website for detailed examination. Go to “Selected Highlights.” Most documents are in good condition 4-30246 JS29 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	429	$4,025.00	Revised: 2/20/2007 ARCHIVE OF AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND JAMES T. AMES DOCUMENTS & LETTERS. This very interesting grouping contains about 100 documents, letters, etc. Included in this grouping is an 1880 copy of the Manufacturer and Industrial Gazette featuring an article on the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, MA with James Ames’ picture on the cover and a 1769 dated almanac printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames. Most correspondence here is addressed to James T. Ames from family members and business acquaintances concerning quite a gamut of subjects. Anyone interested in this lot should read all these letters. They concern a range of topics from the collection of scientific samples to manufacturing and patents. Documents date from late 18th century to late Victorian times. Documents include a letter from General James Ripley in 1842 concerning the armory. There is a rare Civil War CDV showing the Ames factory. There are various advertising cards. There is an invitation from President Filmore for Mr. Ames to join him for dinner. There is a letter to Ames concerning General James’ wounding; Ames manufactured James’ cannon. There is a September 1863 document concerning the inscription of Major General Ulysses S. Grant’s presentation sword. All items are available on our website for detailed examination. Go to “Selected Highlights.” Most documents are in good condition 4-30246 JS29 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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