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Loretto Mining Co. Stock CA - Inyo County,1876 - 2012aug - General Americana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Loretto Mining Co. Stock CA - Inyo County,1876 - 2012aug - General Americana
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The Loretto was one of the initial group of discoveries at Darwin. Ruthless lawyer Pat Reddy owned the Loretto in 1875 and sold it to the Loretto Mining Co. In January 1876 after incorporating in Dec 1875, giving Reddy the corporate tool to make more money on the mine by floating stock. Reddy had incorporated the nearby Defiance Mine a few months earlier. Both companies shared the same officers and directors, but the Defiance had 2 additional directors. The Loretto reportedly was never successful in the San Francisco Exchange. This certificate is issued to Hughes, the corporate Secretary, signed by Willand, the President. This piece is thought to be one of three known. [Ref: Palazzo; Darwin; California; 1996.] -58808