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Adolph Sutro ALS

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Adolph Sutro ALS
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ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Mayor of San Francisco, Mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting men and materials to and from the mines in the region of the Comstock Lode. Two page Autograph Letter Signed to his daughter Emma: “On Russia,” is how he begins, after having just visited there on his way to England: “Sept 20, 78, My Dear Emma, I wrote you a few lines today and forgot to say that I wish to ascertain whether…Mackey is still in Paris. You might call then if you like, without making any special inquiry & ascertain what his movements will be – You may also say that I have arrived in England and will probably be in Paris in a few days…please be careful not to mention that I have said anything to you in regard to this…let me know immediately by letter of telegraph if you deem it important care Lesard brother, London…the truth is I should like to meet his Wish in Europe accidentally if possible…your affect. father, Adolph Sutro.” Across the side he writes: “We are now in sight of Fasteard(?) Lighthouse.” The name he refers to was probably John W. Mackay, who was a Nevada miner turned wealthy capitalist with his fortune being found in the Comstock Lode. An interesting reference by Sutro. 5” x 8” with a small drop stain on the word “Russia.” O/w Fine. Sutro is quite rare in letter form.