Mines and Mineral Resources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the potential economic value of minerals or the technical aspects of locating and removing them from the earth. Works on the industries based on the extraction, processing, and commercialization of minerals are entered under |a Mineral industries. |i Works on the geochemical or geological aspects of naturally formed inorganic and organic compounds are entered under |a Minerals.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
B. H. Blanton letter
Collection
Identifier: MS 0165
Abstract
The B. H. Blanton letter (1858) is dated 30 September 1858, is addressed to "Dear Gen'l," and signed "B. H. Blanton." The writer asks for information about gold mines discovered at Pikes Peak, and mentions that he is an old Californian who maintains his excitement in the discovery of new diggings. Other references concern opinions and individuals on the political scene in California. Among the names deciphered are Broderick, McKibben, and Baldwin.
Dates:
1858