ZALMON G SIMMONS NW TELEGRAPH CO 1884 LETTER J FORTUNE ALMA PLACER MINE COLORADO For Sale

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ZALMON G SIMMONS NW TELEGRAPH CO 1884 LETTER J FORTUNE ALMA PLACER MINE COLORADO:
$25.99

Item:Antique mining correspondenceLetterhead:Office of Simmons & CoCity, State:Kenosha, WisconsinCounty:KenoshaDate:April 18, 1884Addressee:

• Mr. John Fortune, Esq
  • Alma, Colorado (Park
    • Concerns of imperfect dumping facilities
    • Suggestions on improving profit of mine
    • Is there furniture in the house?
    • Signed:
      • Z. G. x 8\"Envelope:1884 Kenosha cancel / postmarkHistory:
        • Zalmon Gilbert Simmons
          • Businessman, manufacturer, Wisconsin legislator and Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin
          • Diverse mining interests
          • Major stockholder of Manitou & Pike’s Peak Railway (M&PPRY)
          • President of North-West Telegraph Company and board member for Western Union Telegraph Company
          • Simmons Manufacturing Company made insulators
          • Founded North Western Wire Mattress Company which later became the Simmons Bedding Company

        John Fortune was a miner / investor in Dakota Territory and Colorado during 1877-1903

        • Fortune Placer Gold Mining Co was located on Tarryall Creek above Como, Colorado
        • Please watch for our listings of other John Fortune, Dakota Territory and Colorado Mining documents of this era, tend to be difficult to find and are quite rare. This item, along with many other related ones offered, past present and future, originate from a private collection which has not seen the light of day for well over a century!
        • Everything we offer is original unless otherwise stated.
        Condition Description:Very Good with age toning and fold lines. Tiny spots in upper margins. Smudged and creased envelope.CC ID# SL:EMI 13744 SP2
        

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        ZALMON G SIMMONS NW TELEGRAPH CO 1884 LETTER J FORTUNE ALMA PLACER MINE COLORADO

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