E.L. Sanford was apparently in business in Lansingburg New York in 1864. The ad below was run in the New York Independent on December 10th, 1864.
$1 WHISKERS $1 For one dollar I will send, sealed and post-paid, the "Grecian Compound," highly perfumed, which I warrant to force a heavy growth of hair upon the smoothest face in five weeks, or upon bald heads in eight weeks, without stain or injury to the skin. Entire satisfaction given, or money refunded. Descriptive circulars mailed free. Address: E.L. Sanford, Lansingburg, N.Y.