Papers of Amos Parmalee Catlin, 1849-1871

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Papers of Amos Parmalee Catlin, 1849-1871

The paper contains mostly documents and letters pertaining to mining in the Mormon Island area. Including activities of the American River Water and Mining Company and the Natoma Water and Mining Company. Catlin's operation and association of the assay and banking firm of Palmer and Day are also mentioned.

2,760 pieces.5 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8122242

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American River Water and Mining Company.

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Catlin, Amos P., 1823-1900.

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Amos P. Catlin was a lawyer from New York State who came to California in 1849, engaged in mining operations in the Mormon Island area, and later formed the American River Water and Mining Co. and the Natoma Water and Mining Co. During the 1860s he was associated with the assay and banking firm of Charles T.H. Palmer and Roger S. Day. Catlin, a member of the California bar for many years, was influential in establishing the state capital of Sacramento. He was elected to the state senate in 1852 ...

Palmer, Charles T. H. (Charles Theodore Hart), 1827-1897

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Day, Roger S.

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Catlin, A. P (Amos Parmalee), 1823-1900

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Natoma Water and Mining Company

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