THE MESSENGER, Montrose, Colorado, July 13, 1882  An exceedingly rare title from Southwestern Colorado, as not only did this newspaper only last 8 years, but only 7 issues are held by any American institution, none of this date. We purchased the few holdings of the only other institution which once had issues. This is the volume 1, number 8 issue.
The front page has 2 columns taken up with: "THE LOWER GUNNISON" "A New Region Springing into Existence--The Splendid Farming Lands of Uncompahgre Valley" "Chief Ouray's Old House--The Town of Montrose, Etc." As the heading suggests, this article extolls the many virtues of the area.
Page 2 has: "Another Invoice of Mormons" is on a recent arrival of many Mormon immigrants.
Four pages, nice condition.