Jamestown California 1904 Postal Money Order Advice – 3.5 x 6.25

This document dates to 1904 and represents a U.S. Postal Money Order advice issued in Jamestown, California, reflecting early twentieth-century financial services handled through the postal system.

Before widespread banking access in rural areas, the U.S. Post Office provided secure money transfer services, allowing individuals to send funds across distances using standardized forms and verification procedures. These instruments were widely used for personal and commercial transactions, offering a reliable alternative to cash or informal credit systems.

The piece shows a printed U.S. Postal Money Order advice form with Jamestown, California identified at the top, along with a serial number and dated entry. Handwritten entries fill in the payee, post office destination, and remitter details, with signatures and ink annotations completing the transaction record, providing a clear example of period financial documentation.

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