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Unknown [List regarding copper mining]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08190 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1787-1788 Pagination: 3 p. ; 33.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the process and issues to consider when mining for copper.

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