Connecticut Mining Company account book

00-1939-23-0

Collection

Identifier: 00-1939-23-0

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Connecticut Mining Company account book (1939-23-0) contains financial records for the years 1858 through 1860. The Connecticut Mining Company was incorporated in 1854 by the state General Assembly with the purpose of exploring for iron, copper and other metals and minerals, and for mining, vending, smelting and working the same. The thiry-five page ledger contains the names of laborers who worked in the mines, as well as their daily wages. Also noted are larger amounts that individuals were paid for contract work. Other costs and daily purchases such as candles, coals, powder, fuzes, lantersn, bellows, lumber, iron, and barrells are noted as well. The item is housed in 3A Box 35.

Dates

created: 1858-1860
Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1939

Creator

Connecticut Mining Co. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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