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Offered for sale is an exceptional, original collection of historical documents from the personal archive of Judge Jeff Truly. This curated lot provides a rare, primary-source glimpse into early 20th-century Mississippi judicial and gubernatorial campaigning.
The Collection: This archive includes personal campaign correspondence, business endorsements, and official records documenting the political networking and grassroots efforts required for a state-level campaign in Mississippi.
Notable Items & Letterheads:
Official Certified Record (1904): Features an embossed gold seal from the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, MS, regarding Judge Truly's resignation as school trustee.
Political Correspondence (1905-1906): Includes typed and handwritten letters on prestigious letterheads, such as the United States Senate, Delta Bank (Greenwood, MS), Liberty Mercantile Company, and Briers Plantation.
Historical Significance: These documents capture the complex reality of political loyalties, with some letters pledging support and others, like the Delta Bank letter, explaining delicate political limitations due to local candidate allegiances.
Signatures: The collection features original hand-signed endorsements from notable figures of the era, including R.S. McLaurin, G.A. Wilson, and others. Terms of Sale:
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive, historically significant campaign archive. The lot is sold as-is. Please review all high-resolution images provided in the listing to judge the condition for yourself. Feel free to contact me with any questions prior to purchase.
