1930 Great Western Mining - Nevada - correspondence & sales letter: share buyer

Description: Available for ownership is an extraordinary piece of history - an original 1930 correspondence and sales letter from the Great Western Mining Company, situated in the thriving ore mining landscape of Cave Valley, Nevada. This three-page treasure (originally four), measuring 8.5" x 11", provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Nevada's ore mining industry. The letter is filled with captivating details, including the company's operations running day and night, extracting beautiful high-grade ore. The representative, J.F. Barnhill, encourages the buyer to invest and even suggests that Great Western can help finance the purchase of a 'little home' out of their salary. Quoted Sentences:"We are running day and night, and are socking beautiful high-grade ore.""I'll bet you get a kick out of buying the 'little home' out of your salary, but if you want it to do so Great Western will help you pay for it." One highlight is the mention of ongoing road work aimed at connecting the railroad to the mine, promising increased accessibility and efficiency. Due to heavy snows, there are delays in shipping ore to the market, providing insight into the challenges faced by mining operations during this era. Quoted Sentences:"The heavy snows have prevented our shipping the ore to market..." Notably, the letter includes a cash purchase order receipt for 200 shares at 25 cents per share, with an option to acquire an additional 400 shares at the same favorable price. Barnhill directs the buyer to write their check directly to him. Quoted Sentences:"Mail your check payable to me as I am taking care of the matter.""Hope this summer you will be able to see the mine during your vacation." The letter concludes with an invitation for the buyer to visit the mine during their summer vacation, adding a personal touch to this historic document. Condition:The pages are in fair to good condition, preserving the authenticity and charm of this rare artifact. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts interested in the early development of Nevada's ore mining industry. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history that captures the spirit and challenges of a burgeoning mining era. Take ownership of this artifact now and connect with the past through the words of J.F. Barnhill and the Great Western Mining Company. Condition: as seen in photos - good condition for age - page 2 missing ** MAKE AN OFFER! ** On some items we are unable to consider offers, while others WE CAN! This may be one. For more great items of all types, click here to visit my store AND be sure to click SAVE SELLER so you'llbe alerted when we post new items - and see them before anyone else! If you ever have any issues with our items, please do contact us personally before any neutral or negative feedback.As you can see from our feedback reviews, we always do our best to take care of our fellow ebayers in a fair & reasonable manner!

Price: 211.25 USD

Location: Gadsden, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-01-08T00:01:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.5 USD