Willson and Rich records, 1866-1871.

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Willson and Rich records, 1866-1871.

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Daybooks (3 v.) and ledger (1 v.) documenting the firm's conception in Canton, N.Y., through the relocation of the enterprise to Bozeman, Mont., in 1868 and its operation up to 1871. Includes records of sales transactions along the overland journey to Montana; expenses and sales during the first five years of business once it was established in Bozeman; and purchases of many individuals prominent in the early history of Bozeman.

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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The Willson and Rich firm of Bozeman, Montana Territory, was a merchandising operation founded in 1866 by Loren W. Tuller and Charles V. Rich, both of New York. Encouraged by their friend, Lester S. Willson, Tuller and Rich pooled their resources to organize an expedition to Montana and establish a store. In company with Lester's brother, Davis, the partners left Canton, New York in May of 1866. After a stop in Omaha, Nebraska to purchase stock, the party crossed the plains and reached the new t...