A check from Temple and Workman, Bankers to the Cerro Gordo Water and Mining Company, 10 October 1873.

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Name/Title

A check from Temple and Workman, Bankers to the Cerro Gordo Water and Mining Company, 10 October 1873.

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.1.62

Description

A check from Temple and Workman, Bankers to the Cerro Gordo Water and Mining Company, 10 October 1873. The transaction was for 1,000 shares in the company, which built a water pipeline and other projects at the silver mining boom town in Inyo County, for $1,000 and is charged to the account of William Workman by the signature of his son-in-law and holder of his power of attorney, F.P.F. Temple. There is a paid stamp and the check is punctured to show that it was cancelled. With the puncture and a fold, the condition is good.

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National Conference on City Planning, City planning--United States, Regional planning--United States, Transportation--Planning--United States

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Object Name

Checks