Mining
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Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-07
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “Pelican Mill” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-according to Artemas, Pitcairn has sailed to America; will be in Oil City for 7-10 days
-Report on Pelican Mill: storms, ore supply issues, and equipment breakdowns have caused delays; net profit over last two months about half of what was expected; mill still turning a profit while running at half...
Dates:
1877-12-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-20
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received
-Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel
-Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th)
-Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19