Box 8

"Teacher of the Violin, All Brass Valve Instruments, and Military Bands. Music Arranged or Copied for Orchestras, Military Bands, Church Choirs, Etc."

"Manufactory on Charter Oak Avenue, near Colt's Pistol Works." includes Price List.

"Agent for Decker Bros. Pianos and Wilcox & White Organs"

Autograph note on back: "Do you want to sell your Phoenix Fire? And at what price? B. F. Blakeslee."

"Silks, Dress Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres & Trimmings at the Lowest Market Prices. Umbrellas and Parasols Made and Repaired."

"Dear Sir: Our Mr. Hungerford will take pleasure in calling upon you on or about May 28…."

F. M. Franzen, Proprietor. "Fine Bottled Wines and Liquors A Specialty. Choice Brands Union-Made Cigars."

"If those so-called Food Coffees don't agree with you, try Boardman's 'Gold Star' Coffee and get the Genuine Article."

Three designs featuring Japanese children and animals

"Portrait & Picture Frames, Window Cornices, Brackets, &c. Oil Paintings, French and English Engravings; English and French Looking Glass Plates Constantly on Hand."