1900 The Murray Drug Co Columbia SC Handwritten Letterhead Druggists Ephemera For Sale

Up for sale or purchase is a fascinating piece of turn-of-the-century Southern medical history: an original handwritten letter written on official The Murray Drug Co. stationery, dated July 4, 1900.

The letterhead features beautifully ornate, stylized typography detailing their business as "Manufacturing and Jobbing Druggists" located at 1216-1218 Main Street, Columbia, S.C.

• Date: July 4, 1900 (Written as 7/4/1900)

• To: Mr. Jno. A. Willis, Atty-at-Law, Gaffney, S.C.

• Content: The letter concerns a legal or financial matter, stating that a “Dr. J. T. Darwin of Blacksburg writes us that you have a check for us in the Withers case, and we would thank you to forward same.”

• Signed By: The Murray Drug Report:

  • • • As seen in the document scan Northwestern20260624_16111061_0500.jpg, the paper shows authentic, age-appropriate toning.

      • There is a small area of discoloration/staining along the left edge and bottom corner.

      • Features clean, crisp horizontal folds from original mailing.

      • The ink remains remarkably dark, legible, and clear.

      Great addition for collectors of pharmacy/medical ephemera, South Carolina history, or vintage typography and letterhead design.

      
      

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