Exchequer Mining Company Records

Collection

Identifier: 95-53

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Includes agreements between the Exchequer Mining Company as part of the United Comstock Pumping Association and the Sutro Tunnel Company concerning the Sutro Tunnel; a list of papers on file with the Exchequer Company, compiled after 1912; an agreement with the Truckee River General Electric Company and the United Comstock Pumping Association to supply power to the mines of the Association; a resolution from the Exchequer directors to join other mining companies to form the Ward Shaft Association; and a deed transferring all properties of the Exchequer Mining Company to the Exchequer Gold and Silver Mining Company.

Dates

1891-1912

Creator

Exchequer Mining Company (Organization)

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Virginia City, Nevada, mining company incorporated in 1865 and later part of the United Comstock Pumping Association.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (6 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Exchequer Silver Mine is near Virginia City, Nevada. Historically the site has been part of the Comstock Lode-Gold Hill Mining District. This collection includes agreements from between the Exchequer Mining Company as part of the United Comstock Pumping Association and the Sutro Tunnel Company concerning the Sutro Tunnel; a list of papers on file with the Exchequer Company, compiled after 1912; an agreement with the Truckee River General Electric Company and the United Comstock Pumping Association to supply power to the mines of the Association; a resolution from the Exchequer directors to join other mining companies to form the Ward Shaft Association; and a deed transferring all properties of the Exchequer Mining Company to the Exchequer Gold and Silver Mining Company.