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Two Virginia City, Nevada Mining Checks Issued to Other Mines [198883]

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Two Virginia City, Nevada Mining Checks Issued to Other Mines [198883]
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Lot of 2 different early checks both issued to mining companies. 1) 1864 Gould & Curry Mining Co. territorial check issued to Latrobe Tunnel & Mining Co. from Charles Bonner. Latrobe is mentioned by Mark Twain in one of his letters (he toured it and collected mica or sellinite crystals. 2) 1866 Empire Mill & Mining Co. check issued to Imperial & Empire Shaft Company. NV and US IR stamps. Signed by RN Graves as supt.
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Date: 1864-66
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Virginia City
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