Mechanics lien and agreement

Collection

Identifier: 95-50

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mechanics lien and court documents filed by Oliver Lonkey and E.R. Smith (Lonkey and Smith) against the Bullion Mining Company for failure to pay for lumber and drayage. The agreement of 1903 enabled the Bullion Mining company, Julia Mining Company, Savage Mining Company and others to form the Ward Shaft Association and to use the Ward Shaft to drain water from their mines.

Dates

1892-1903

Creator

Bullion 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

Silver mining company in Virginia City, Nevada, formerly known as the Ward Shaft. In 1903 the company joined with others to become the Ward Shaft Association.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Mechanics lien and court documents between 1892-1903 filed by Oliver Lonkey and E.R. Smith (Lonkey and Smith) against the Bullion Mining Company for failure to pay for lumber and drayage. The agreement of 1903 enabled the Bullion Mining company, Julia Mining Company, Savage Mining Company and others to form the Ward Shaft Association and to use the Ward Shaft to drain water from their mines.