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Mr. James Prost,
Huntington, Ind. Dear Sir:
I made an assay of an average sample of two feet of ore taken from the A tunnel today, which gave 14 per cent
25 copper. This streak of ore lies immediately under the hanging wall and next to it; it continues all along the hanging wall in the face
50 of the stope. From all appearances this A tunnel is going to prove to be a "Bonanza." Samples from other streaks of ore which vary
75 from one to nine inches, when developed, will assay 14 per cent to 21 per cent copper.
Yours truly, (95)

Mr. J. C. Leggett,
Lebanon, Ohio. Dear Sir:
I have been delayed in getting out the statement with regard to the mine, which you required, but at this writing have now
25 gotten same. I wish to Bay in this connection that all the bills have been paid with the exception of the Supply Co., $9.00,50 which is not due and which will be paid by your humble servant at the time said account matures. Mr. Andrews' account is still due
75 and in explanation of this would state that Mr. Andrews is in California, where he has gone for his health; on his return he will
100 pay up in full for his delinquency.
I also wish to state that the mine is now fully

equipped, as we have had the machinery
125 in stalled and a building constructed to cover same Large bunk houses and dining rooms have been built and we have also about 200 cords
150 of wood cut, corded and paid for. A road has also been built from the mine to the town; and everything is ready to proceed
175 with the work as soon as these delinquent payments are made.
In addition to this we have also done $300.00 worth of work
200 on the C. Q. group. This was absolutely necessary on account of the assessments. A small shaft was sunk and we found very good ore
225 that will pay to extract.
Yours truly, (232)

Mr. W. I. Fell,
Baltimore, Md. Dear Sir:
On Nov. 4th you wrote me in answer to my letter concerning the mining property. I wrote you the second letter some time
25 ago. Not hearing anything from you I concluded that probably it did not reach you. I take the liberty of again calling your attention to
50 what I consider a splendid opportunity to make a small investment. Continued developments at the mines are proving beyond any doubt the great value of this
75 property; and I only call your attention to it again because I should like to have my friends enjoy a good thing.
The copper
100 situation is getting into splendid shape again and there is no question but that the copper business is going to prove very valuable and profitable
125 in the years which are to follow.
Yours truly, (134)

Mr. B. T. Barber,
Phoenixville, Pa. Dear Sir:
We have just closed a contract for the last 50 ft. upon the B tunnel and now are in the hill the distance
25 of 30 ft. We have let a new contract for 50 ft. additional; we think that 200 ft. more will bring us to the ore
50 body, which will be immediately below the B shaft. Everything looks prosperous with reference to the property, the bills all being paid, and we have
75 an income of about $500.00 per month.
Nothing has been done with reference to the K bonds since last report; in fact, I
100 think it will be necessary for you and those largely interested in said property to meet some time in the future and devise some plan
125 for the development of this property. It does seem too bad that we have such an excellent property and no one takes any interest in it
150 except me. I am ready to hear suggestions from any one and will follow anything I think will be of interest to the company.
Yours truly, (176)
 
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