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Gould & Curry Mining Check Issued to Chinese Merchant, RN-B17b [200358]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 100.00 USD
Gould & Curry Mining Check Issued to Chinese Merchant, RN-B17b [200358]
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A rare find in the Comstock check archive we have been processing. This 1872 Gould & Curry check is issued to "M. Ming" for $35. Signed by CC Batterman, supt. Not endorsed on the reverse. RN-B17b imprinted revenue. We were unable to find out who this Chinese merchant was, as they are not included in the relevant directories. The Chinese played a crucial role on the Comstock, just as they had in many Western mining camps. Their association with the Virginia & Truckee Railroad was challenged numerous times by white members of the Comstock community.
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Date: 1872
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Virginia City
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