PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING: I sell ORIGINAL items ONLY and NOT ANY reproductions. This sale is for TWO ITEMS, First Item is ONE historical legal, LETTERHEAD(It has a stamp on the first page that is a George Washington 25 cent revenue stamp.) The folded document and is handwritten on 3 sides. There are several embossed seals on this document and it is signed by the notary.)The: letter notes the the notary was commissioned by F. J. Harrison Co.? the Notary of Public isJNO WITHERSPOON(the last image is the notary seal of Upshur County Texas)Inside the Letter is Addressed To:Mrs. Barton Millen companyThe second item is a BANK CHECKattached to the inside of the folded LETTER:The side of the check notes: J.M. LEWIS & CO. Located at 44 GRAVIER streetin New Orleans, LouisianaThe check has: another stamp with George Washington regular sizeand it is dated in the year of 1872inNEW ORLEANS, LOUi$iANAThis LETTER is nicely handwritten and SIGNED by the notary(also a judge at one time) JNO WITHERSPOON .Historical Notes:In 1873, state Rep. Bluford Washington Brown, of Summerfield Community north of Longview, introduced a bill to create a new county from parts of Upshur, Rusk and Harrison counties. However, Harrison County successfully resisted fragmentation, and the Rusk County portion turned out smaller than desired. By 1872, the International & Great Northern and the Texas and Pacific railroads had built rail lines in the area that became Gregg County, which was marked off from southern Upshur County by the 13th Texas Legislature on April 12, 1873. The bill originally called the new county Roanoke, but during passage of the legislation the name was changed to Gregg, in honor of Confederate war hero John B. Gregg. Longview later was selected as the county seat. By an act of the 14th Legislature, on April 30, 1874, Gregg County was extended southward to add a portion of northern Rusk County. The name for Gregg County commemorated a popular secessionist leader named John Gregg who was killed in action as a Confederate general. John F. Witherspoon is noted as 1873-1878 as a judge who have been the county’s top executives since its founding.CONDITION: Normal letter folds, minor edge flaws, in excellent condition for it’s age. THE “EBAY ITEM” THING IS JUST A LOOSE PIECE OF PAPER THAT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE LETTERHEAD. Please view all the images for an understanding of the two items and their details. Approximate size of letterhead is 8 ” X 9 1/2″ (folded). If you have any questions, please contact me. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Payment to eBAY upon purchase. Free shipping to the continental U.S. only. When you receive your item, PLEASE leave feedback (I will see it) and I will reciprocate feedback at that time. Please visit my Ebay Store for related ephemera, antique documents and paper collectibles at TexasJohnnyboy Ephemera! THANK YOU VERY MUCH and GOOD LUCK TO YOU.