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Fort Benton,MT - Chouteau County - Glick and Powers Licenses *Territorial* :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Fort Benton,MT - Chouteau County - Glick and Powers Licenses *Territorial* :
Lot of two. 1) License No. 4073 issued June 24, 1867 to "The Merchant Prince" Thomas C. Powers. Powers' first license to operate business in the Montana Territory. Granted June 20, 1867 to September 27, 1867. Powers came to be known for his astute business practices throughout the Montana Territory. He opened a general store in 1867 at Fort Benton. In 1874, Powers in association with I.G. Baker built the steamer Benton to increase the speed of travel of goods throughout the Territory and to neighboring states. He was held in high esteem by Montanans having been elected to serve as United States Senator in 1890-1895. Fine. 3.5" x 4". 2) License No. 5186 undated but issued to J.S. Glick this well known Montana doctor and surgeon. Expires July 25, 1867. $20. Fine. 3.5" x 5.75". Known for saving many lives throughout the Montana Territory.