American River, Water & Mining Co. Stock Group, Gold Rush Era [155369]
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Lot of 4: three stocks and a Water Collector's Weekly report. The American River Water and Mining Company was formed in 1854 to build a ditch to divert water from the North Fork of the American River to provide water for drinking, irrigation and mining operations to areas that are near Folsom. 1) Stock no. 168. Dateline Dotan's Bar (handwritten over printed Mormon Island). Issued to French for one share. Signed by president Caithin and secretary CTH Palmer. Stamp cancelled. Allegorical vignette. Pinholes, folds. Dotan's Bar is in Placer County, North Fork of the American River 2 miles above the mouth of the South Fork. Site is now under the waters of Folsom Lake. 2) Stock no. 24. Dateline Carrollton, Placer Co., Cal. Jan. 28th, 1856. Issued for 5 shares to James Berry. Signed by president Caithin and secretary CTH Palmer. Pen cancelled. Allegorical vignette. Deep folds/creases. 3) Stock no. 363. Dateline Folsom, Cal. Oct. 30, 1857. Issued for one share to John Shaw. Signed by president Arrowsmith and secretary CTH Palmer. Pen cancelled. Allegorical vignette. Pinholes, folds, creases. 4) Water Collector's Weekly Returns report. Beals Bar Branch. Oct. 11th, 1857. Six entries. Signed by the collector. Black print on blue paper. 12 x 8" Beals Bar was one of the earliest placer locations and is shown on Arrowsmith's 1860 map about 6 miles SE of Rocklin on the W side of the North Fork of the American River. Now covered by Folsom Lake. CTH Palmer was a banker and express agent.Date: 1855-57Country (if not USA): State: CaliforniaCity: American RiverProvenance:
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American River, Water & Mining Co. Stock Group, Gold Rush Era [155369]
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