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New England Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate [155299]

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New England Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate [155299]
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Rare, very early Colorado mining stock. Organized in Massachusetts, 1863. No. 142, issued for 40 shares to CE Jones on March 9th, 1864 in Boston. Signed by president AH Potter and the treasurer. Not cancelled. 25 cent adhesive revenue stamp at left. Black border and print. Geo. C. Rand & Avery, Printers. 4.5 x 8.5" Folds, clean. According to Hollister (1867), this Gilpin County company had "900 feet on the Running Lode, a strong vein about half a mile south-east of the Bobtail. There are several shafts on the property, varying in depth from 20 to 120 feet...[with] a vein of ore two feet wide." They report 150 tons out. The company also has a mill at Black Hawk.

Date: 1864
Country (if not USA):
State: Colorado
City: Gilpin County
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