Incoming correspondence (from outside Colorado), A-F 1865-1879.

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Incoming correspondence (from outside Colorado), A-F 1865-1879.

Smith corresponded with geologists and exchanged mineral samples with various people around the country. He also corresponded about his mining ventures with Noble Gold Mining Company and American Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company, and about mining equipment and processes with various people. Some of the correspondence was written to Smith in his capacity as State Geologist, or while he had his own business in Denver evaluating mining properties.

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Boulder Public Library

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