1906 Marion Iowa Short-Horn Cattle Farm Letter w/ Cover – W.W. Vaughn Livestock

Original 1906 handwritten business letter from W.W. Vaughn – Breeder of Short-Horn Cattle and Chester White Hogs, Marion, Iowa. The letter is addressed to H. Gullickson, Kimball, South Dakota and discusses livestock sales, local conditions, and farm business matters. Printed letterhead includes livestock illustration and business advertising at top.

Includes the matching original mailed envelope, postmarked Marion, Iowa – Jan 3, 1906, bearing a 2¢ Washington U.S. postage stamp. Envelope also features printed return advertisement with hog illustration and farm information.

A genuine example of early 20th-century agricultural correspondence and livestock-breeding business advertising — ideal for Iowa history, farm collectors, and antique ephemera archives.

📌 Condition Notes Letter: One handwritten sheet, front only; folds from mailing; ink stable; light age toning. Envelope: Noticeable tears, creases, discoloration, and ink transfer staining on reverse; flap intact but shows heavy wear. Sold as found — please review all photos closely.