Collection of three letters pertaining to 19th century petroleum production [decimalized .01-.03]

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GLC#
GLC05802
Type
Header Record
Date
1865-1866
Title
Collection of three letters pertaining to 19th century petroleum production [decimalized .01-.03]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Science and Technology
Industry
Oil

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to his mother

5 October 1865

Clifton, Allen J., fl. 1865

Explains that he thinks she is not getting some of his letters and vice versa because he moves around a lot. States that he will not advise relatives to come out to the oil region because he is not sure he would be able to get them jobs, as they go...

GLC05802.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to his mother

13 November 1865

Clifton, Allen J., fl. 1865

Mentions that it just snowed but that previously the weather had been pleasant for awhile. States that the water pipes to the refineries froze and busted. Advises that crude oil is worth $7 a barrel. Mentions that the area is just being developed...

GLC05802.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Friend Canfield

February 16, 1866

Miller, R., fl. 1866

Regrets not writing before now but says that it is quite difficult for him because of his lame hand. Describes the success they have had in drilling for oil in the region. Advises that he should invest in the oil territory and come for a visit to...

GLC05802.03