M. L. Lichtenstadt letter to D. N. B. Cash, 1867

Summary

Creator:

Lichtenstadt, M. L.

Date:

1867

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

M. L. Lichtenstadt letter to D. N. B. Cash, ms1013, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a letter dated December 29, 1867, from M. L. Lichtenstadt, a patent medicine dealer in Atlanta, to D. N. B. Cash of Athens, Georgia. He discusses the success of his panaceas, specifically referring to the "miraculous" work of his "Byometer." Trips to promote his patent medicine ventures in Columbus, Georgia, and as far west as Louisiana and Texas are mentioned.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Patent medicines.
Correspondence

Names:

Lichtenstadt, M. L. -- Correspondence
Cash, D. N. B. -- Correspondence

Places:

Columbus (Ga.)
Texas -- Description and travel.
Louisiana -- Description and travel.

Preferred citation:

M. L. Lichtenstadt letter to D. N. B. Cash, ms1013, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.