Seven typed letters, signed by the general manager of the Golconda Gold Mining and Milling Co. of Colorado, dated Feb. 12- March 19, 1897, plus a hand-drawn diagram of three of the mines shafts, all on company letterhead

Edité par [Victor, CO], 1897

Image de l’article 1 de 7
Partenaire historique

Vendeur : Bartleby's Books, ABAA, Chevy Chase, MD, Etats-UnisBartleby's Books, ABAA

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 18 octobre 1997

Membre d’une association professionnelle : ABAAESAIOBAILAB

Etat: Occasion

EUR 2 307,66

EUR 7,17 expédition 
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis

Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

Ajouter au panier
Retours gratuits sous 30 jours

A propos de cet article

Retained copies of correspondence for seven letters (15 pages, rectos only; approx. 2500 words), plus a hand-drawn diagram for the "Nellie V. Shaft," the "April Fool Shaft," and the "Golconda No. 2 Shaft." The letterhead stationery is illustrated with a 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. printed drawing of the Golconda Mine and Steam Plant, flanked by the names of the officers and directors of the company. One letter [from March 2, 1897] is lacking the first of its three pages. All are creased from folding, else very good.The Secretary and General Manager of the Mining Company, E.R. Argersinger has signed all seven copies. The area around Victor, Colorado experienced a bout of gold fever in the 1890's. The Golconda Gold Mining and Milling Co. mines were in the Cripple Creek District of Colorado. Officers included W.G. Rhule, President; G.S. Howland, Vice President; W.L. Theobald, Treasurer (all of Pittsburg, PA); and Argersinger, of Victor, Colorado. The first letter, dated February 12, 1897, is directed to Wm. H. Swift, Esq., and Wm. C. Robinson, Esq. (Attorney for Mrs. Abbie Walker) of Wilmington, Delaware and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The diagram of the mine shafts accompanies this three-page letter. Argersinger, the lessee reports on the expenditures incurred in sinking several different shafts to various depths. The second letter, dated March 2, lacks its first leaf, and is again directed to Robinson. Argersinger states "[s]o far we have never received any income from the prperty [sic], but I believe if my proposition is accepted with deeper sinking and vigorous prospecting we can bring the property into production and enable me to purchase it." He requests that he be given a lease on the whole mine for a period of two years, and promises to do "at least 50 shifts of work each month.pay the same royalties as named in the lease on the middle 3rd of the mine [etc.]." He also offers $75,000 for the purchase of the entire mine. In a subsequent letter, dated March 17, 1897, Argersinger responds to correspondence from Robinson regarding platting the land for building lots above the mine shafts. He increases his offer for the purchase of the mine and explains his reasoning. "A portion of the mine (say ½) is well located for building lots but the other half is not and would be slow sale, and we would have to close two highways. I know, Mr. Robinson, that you want to do what you think is for the best interests of the owners and for them to realize the greatest possible amount from the property; but my real estate experience of four years in Denver in platting acreage and selling lots, and knowing what I do of the financial situation here and the probable future, I believe when you understand the situation as I do you will agree with me that it is better to place the surface with me." E.R Argersinger spent much of his career managing various mines and mining properties in the west. A 1904 report in "United States Investor" finds him in charge of the "Western Mines Company" of California. He received a glowing report on his management abilities: "The company is said to be receiving able and efficient management at the hands of E.R. Argersinger. He is reported to be a man thoroughly conversant with every detail of mining, entirely devoted to his work, and, unlike most managers, has no time to spend about town. With Mr. Argersigner at the helm, stockholders' money will, no doubt, be judiciously and honestly expended." [see: the issue of Jan. 23, 1904, vol. 15, page 136].…

N° de réf. du vendeur 58344

Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Seven typed letters, signed by the general manager of the Golconda Gold Mining and Milling Co. of Colorado, dated Feb. 12- March 19, 1897, plus a hand-drawn diagram of three of the mines shafts, all on company letterhead
Éditeur
[Victor, CO]
Année de publication
1897
Signé
Signed
Catalogues du vendeur
Americana, Western Americana

Bartleby's Books, ABAA

Chevy Chase, MD, Etats-Unis

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 5 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 18 octobre 1997

Membre d’une association professionnelle :

Frais d'expédition à l'intérieur de ce pays : Etats-Unis

Article5 à 14 jours ouvrés3 à 6 jours ouvrés
Premier articleEUR 7,17EUR 13,44
Les délais de livraison sont fixés par les vendeurs et varient en fonction du transporteur et du lieu. Les commandes transitant par les douanes peuvent être retardées et les acheteurs sont responsables de tous les droits ou frais associés. Les vendeurs peuvent vous contacter au sujet de frais supplémentaires afin de couvrir toute augmentation des coûts d'expédition de vos articles.

Modes de paiement

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Chèque
  • Mandat
  • Traite bancaire
  • Virement bancaire

Description de la boutique

We specialize in rare and antiquarian books and ephemera with emphasis on American History. In addition to our specialties, we have a good general antiquarian stock.

Spécialité

American History, Economics, Literature, Americana, Law

Membre d’une association professionnelle

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • The Ephemera Society of America
  • Independent Online Booksellers Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Les membres de ces associations s'engagent à respecter des critères de qualité particulièrement contraignants. Ils se portent garants de l'authenticité de tous les articles proposés à la vente. Ils fournissent des descriptions détaillées et professionnelles, signalent tous défauts et/ou traitements de restauration importants, établissent des prix clairs et précis et font preuve d'équité et d'honnêteté lors de l'achat d'un article.

Profil professionnel du vendeur

Bartleby's Books, ABAA

5119 Nebraska Ave. NW
Washington, DC Etats-Unis 20008