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United States Assay Office Gold Bullion Memorandum, Helena, Montana Territory, 1883

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United States Assay Office Gold Bullion Memorandum, Helena, Montana Territory, 1883
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Dateline Helena, M.T., October 11th, 1883. Deposit of gold dust weighing 10.39 ounces by P.W. Jackson. .808 fineness gold, 0.162 fineness silver. Net value $159.19. Signed for Russell B. Harrison as assayer in charge. 5.75" x 14" Folds, clean except for small stains. The Treasury Department built the United States Assay Office in 1874 because they wanted an office close to source of the large gold and silver deposits in Montana Territory. The handsome red brick two-story structure was designed by A.B. Mullett who also designed the old San Francisco Mint Building. Russell B. Harrison, great-grandson of William Henry Harrison (the 9th president of the United States) and son of Benjamin Harrison (who would serve as 23rd president of the United States, 1889-1892), was appointed Superintendent of the Assay Office in November, 1878. He served in this position until he resigned in November, 1885.The Helena Assay Office closed July 1, 1934. [Ref: Library of Congress] Date: Location: Helena, Montana HWAC# 50945