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Virginia City,MT - Madison County - 1865-1867 - Chinese Gambling House Licenses *Territorial* :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Casino and Gambling Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Virginia City,MT - Madison County - 1865-1867 - Chinese Gambling House Licenses *Territorial* :
Lot of three. 1: License No. 3571 issued March 15, 1864 to "Sam Pau, Chinaman". Granted March 15-April 15, 1867. $50. Fine. 4" x 5". 2: License No. 2587 issued Nov. 18, 1866 to Long Sing. Granted Nov. 18-Dec. 18, 1866. $50. fine. 4.25" x 5". 3: License No.1806 issued Sept. 21, 1865 to Sam Hing & Co.. Granted Sept. 15, 1865-Oct. 15, 1866. $50. Fine. 4.5" x 5". Evidence of early Montana Territory gaming enterprises as well as Chinese immigration to the Alder Gulch area (specifically Virginia City). Licenses to early entrepreneurial business owners who may have immigrated to the area looking for wealth.