Secret letter seeks aid to restore southern loyalty to Britain
A garbled 1800s ransom-note style letter from New York, dated August 11, 1800, pleads for discreet help to influence U S politics. The writer asserts Southern planters would rather separate from the Union or rejoin Britain, promising allegiance and favor to a British-backed outcome. The missive appeals to a British governor’s circles and hopes for clandestine support against Black Republican leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Jos
Britannia
United States
Democratic Party
Allion
Connery
Lincoln
Dramatic plea seeks aid from Washington in exile letter
A fragment from the Pioche Weekly Record shows a dramatic missive to a British minister and Congress member Benjamin, pleading for support to achieve a stated objective. The writer claims Southron identity, requests a personal interview, and asks for correspondence to be addressed in care of a specified name in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Southron
Congress
New York
Advice on courtship and marriage from a Victorian era note
A fragmentary moral guide advises women in selecting a partner. It warns to fully know a lover before marriage and to verify his ability to support, avoid relying on his salary for expenditure, and resist early concessions. It cautions against secret societies, changing hair to please him, and keeping servants without clear prior agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
Faabion
Beter Wrone
Tax and Delinquency in Lincoln County Court Notices
Notice in Pioche Nevada March 8 1884 lists Bristol Silver Mining Company and other parcels in Lincoln County for tax and delinquency collection. It mentions land tracts about a mile north of Metatol and Mayflower mine works, with improvements and processing facilities to be sold if unpaid. The document cites a Sixth District district court action from Navada against unnamed defendants to recover taxes for 1883 and prior, with a summons issued awaiting appearance by April 1864.
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Brark
Nevana
Om Paosmcut
Ea Ing
Bel
Lincoln
Manoud
Hixth
Novads
Lincoln County
Naveda
Oanary
Samme
Koown
Genni
Miele Deseie
Eax
Apel
Bristol Silver Mining
Metatol
Uate
Milton Smay
Oan
Owe Dwalli
Cestacrant
Mayflower Mine
Ehroriding
Pale Pelibanka Cates
County of
Tate
Ads
A.D. Inh
A. J.miatrand
Ibe Diratel Eitver Company
Wim
Ninatean Fy
Hareby
Tay
Mebrunary
Delinquent Sale Notice by DAY SILVER MINING COMPANY
Delinquent stock assessments listed for DAY SILVER MINING COMPANY with details of stockholders, trustees, and amounts due. Notice cites locations in Nevada and details the parcels and names of trustees and owners associated with the 1883 assessment delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAY Silver Mining Company
Baxmonr
Nets
Nevada
Zero Forty Five: Notes on Temperature Scales and Facts
Ninety nine citizens discuss why zero is defined at different points in thermometry. The Fahrenheit scale uses 32 degrees as the freezing point, while centigrade and Reaumur set freezing at zero. The article notes historical guesses about why Fahrenheit placed 32 degrees below freezing and mentions a new Boston hoop-making machine enhancing production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loute Globe Democrat
Heould
Boston
Notice to Lionholders in Bristol Mining District suit
Notice records a district court action in Nevada concerning a mining claim named Mayflower and Mole. Lying in Bristol Mining District, Lincoln County, the suit seeks to enforce a $700, plus interest, loan on gold ore. The case cites the 1860 Nevada Legislature acts and sets a February term for the presentation of evidence. The plaintiff Archie McQuade appears in the action against Mayflower Mining Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District ‘Court
Hinth
Novads
Lineth
T. Welles
Suturoe
Lowing
Bristol Mining
Lincoln County
Mame
Bristol Mining Discies
Uibeaia Goualy
Seveda
Bettie Io
Cole
United Hoe
Breteot
Nevada
Fabrase LA
Thair Liang
Archie MoQuata
Nevada Patent Notices for Indian Chis Mine in Lincoln County
Filing notices describe patent applications for two mining claims the Indian Chis mine and the Hilinote mine in Parhaganet Lake Mining District Lincoln County Nevada. Documents detail claim boundaries as logged in the Lincoln County Recorder Office with post markers and survey lines, magnetic variation, and publication deadlines for adverse claim notices.
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Bureks
Nevada
Norgets
Titat Bs
Yeilis
Lebmar
Whowe
Postomios Sddreaa
Cinetuns Ban ‘Aled
Alleen
Advar
Pahtonsgat Lake
Lincoln
Tate
Dari
Mount Diablo
Courge
Ward Boml
Thanos
Old Monument
Recorder
Lincoln County
Novads
Register of the United Bates Land Office
Kureks
Nevede Guring
Roroka
Herrey
D. Ohio
Elmatt
Ohio
Seago
Bousdoetet
Watt
Thance
Nice
Od Courne
Barvay
Tee
Palendat Lake
Patent Application on Land Survey Boundaries Near Coyote Peak
The document details a patent application for land with surveyed boundaries near Coyote Peak. It describes lot No 8, its exterior bounds, and survey numbers, including measurements, directions, and the recording references in the district book. It notes that any conflicting claims must be filed with the United States Register and includes a signature line for H. Hinkley, Register.
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Nora
George Marton
Omar
Linvola
Ana Akaie
Asia
Coyote Peak
Giatrict
Feauritag
Ual Rander
Bea Fe
United Seana
H. Hingkley
Notice of land cultivation and survey district plan
Fragmentary notice announces intent to cultivate or survey land in a specified Midlands district. The readable text references land, cultivation, and planning actions but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify exact parties or outcomes.
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Pioche Weekly Record
Odd Fallows
Main Street
Terma
Mption
Matt. Riven
Sta Natn
Judah P
Hanjemin
Teltune
Meltal
Gemael
York
THE
Pioche
Nev
Notich
Thompson Campbell
Clattet Attorany
Liogoin
Nerade
Um Neo
Sharer
Kamp
Uaneland
Traute
Trate
Staat Sk Bree Teen
Eas Jawki
Trustie Tee
Gao
Ontthat Drain
Gmith CH
Trumtiee Cs
Smith OH
Smith CH
Armatrouy
Bmith OH
Tentes
Mackenzie
Fernold Fay
Saat Pine Street
Pioche Record
Picehe
Vattenniun
Meronan
Utah
Kucosd Orrick
Mandbille
Battetuctionsuns
Amt
JOR Printing
Lionholders
Tein
Weska
Fico
Neveae
Titadk
LEGAL
Sheriff's
Sals
A. D
Abd Othe
C. F. Seerwood, Kheritt
Biler
Papm Forest
Neil
Thas
Bristol
Tend
Bristol Bilver la Company
Wrlle
Mate
Sudo Bu
Isid Court
Archie Mcguxig
Mayfower Milvet Mining Company
Mayflower Mina and
Mining Racontani
Flower Rilver Company
Geneeibed
Operty
Ower
Sud Mining
Kinet
Eaunty
Rand
Highavd
Bass Maateh
Ota
Norge de Banas
Lote
Corsar
G Terie
Sensary
Cdewnaite
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