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Milton Mining and Water Company Collection, 1873-1881
02/28/91 T02/01/91 T
Collection Overview

Title:

Milton Mining and Water Company Collection, 1873-1881

Creator/Contributor:

Milton Mining and Water Company, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Pichoir, H.

Creator/Contributor:

Smith, Hamilton

Abstract:

Articles of agreement, bills, correspondence, receipts, invoices, deeds, production reports, Nevada County mining records.

Date:

1873 (issued)

Subject:

Gold mines and mining -- California -- Nevada County
Milton Mining and Water Company
Hydraulic mining -- California

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit the California State Library.
In 1880 one of California's principle water ditches belonged to the Milton Mining and Water Company. One hundred miles long, it conveyed water to the Milton Mine for the company's hydraulic mining activities. Three dams, forming the English reservoir, were also owned by the company.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets

Physical Description:

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Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit the California State Library.