Mining Certificate
Goodman Cold and Silver Mining Company share certificate, owned by Mark Twain
Collection area: Arizona and Southwest
Collection dates: circa 1873-1879
One certificate for 100 shares of stock in the Goodman Gold and Silver Mining Company. Supposedly issued to Mark Twain, on June 11, 1872 by secretary Eilley Orrum and president Sandy Bowers.
Located in the Devil's Gate Mining District, near Virginia City, Nevada.
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