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Dakota Prospects and Pressures in Black Hills Community
An 1885 letter from Wo. M. Buoop discusses Dakota Territory gains in mining and agriculture. Rich tin, silver, mica, and asbestos deposits near Deadwood and Custer County attract investors amid plans for reduction works. Farming yields are strong with high wheat and potato potential, but stock losses from winter weather and hailportend challenges. Calls for land law changes and rail expansions are weighed against settlement and reservation opening.
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