Harry Wright Autograph

[novakjr]

Both the content and the name are written in the exact same handwriting, that can clearly be seen...Keep in mind that it's also probably not an actual signature as it is more appropriately his name written so that it is perfectly legible to the people at the telegraph company. The first name does seem to fit his signature style as opposed to his handwriting though, maybe pointing to indecision as to whether or not he wanted to sign or script his name... He may or may not have even hand delivered it to the company himself. He possibly kept a small stack of slips and may have filled it out himself and had someone else do the footwork. I know if I was a busy guy, I'd have probably done the same.

Now as to the received stamp...I imagine both the initial slip and the one on the receiving end would both have been marked as received. Basically after delivery, it would've been communicated back to the original office and stamped there as well...That way a person could confirm that(and when) their telegram was received..

Anyways, I also like that the President and General Manager was "Albert B. Chandler". Yeah, I know, it's definitely not Happy, but still somewhat interesting. Maybe a relative? Possibly his namesake?

[19cbb]

And now on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1891-Telegram-SI...-/130473903110

[Piedmont Sport]

Hey - are you the Jimmy Spence police watch - what expert said it's bad - i've only shown this piece to 2 of the most reliable companies. Watch who your thowing stones at - one may hit you.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Piedmont Sport

Hey - are you the Jimmy Spence police watch - what expert said it's bad - i've only shown this piece to 2 of the most reliable companies. Watch who your thowing stones at - one may hit you.

Umm, Please help me understand how was that throwing stones, he merely pointed out it's on ebay? Something that is done all the time on this board.

[Shoeless Moe]

I just got my Feb 2 Auction catalog in the mail from them and this exact piece is actually listed, on page 57, lot # 544. Starting bid $1000. So if u want it cheaper then the Ebay listing go there.

[Piedmont Sport]

The thread has been needling this piece for a week - and challenging the credability of JSA - also making wild statements that are without merrit - along the way many have challenged my company for believing that Jimmy knows what he's doing - while each person has a right to their own opinion no one on this thread has examined the telegram more the Jimmy. Throwing a stone - is an old statement - from people in glass houses should not throw stones - showing that it's on ebay only is another nudge to provoke me because i pulled it from csauctions.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Piedmont Sport

The thread has been needling this piece for a week - and challenging the credability of JSA - also making wild statements that are without merrit - along the way many have challenged my company for believing that Jimmy knows what he's doing - while each person has a right to their own opinion no one on this thread has examined the telegram more the Jimmy. Throwing a stone - is an old statement - from people in glass houses should not throw stones - showing that it's on ebay only is another nudge to provoke me because i pulled it from csauctions.

Jimmy: "You know...Jimmy is pretty sweet on you."

Elaine: "Aaaaaahhh! He is?!"

Jimmy: "Oh yeah!. Jimmy's been watching you....you're just Jimmy's type."

Elaine: "AAaaaaahhh! Really?"(giggles)

Jimmy: "Jimmy's new in town. Jimmy hem ..doesn't really know anyone."

Elaine: "Oh! well I'd like, like to get to know him."

Jimmy: "Jimmy would like to get to know you."

Elaine: "Ha...."

[Piedmont Sport]

Hey Moe thanks for your brilliant insight - your so smart

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Piedmont Sport

Hey Moe thanks for your brilliant insight - your so smart

Take caution in your tone, Commander. I'm a fair guy, but this
F-ing heat is making me absolutely crazy.

-Col. Jessep

[Matt]

Getting more expensive:
"Harry Wright Signed Telegram with Ed Delahanty Content"
http://www.hugginsandscott.com/cgi-b...l?itemid=31730