Eckertz, Waldemar (1878–1947):Livre Rare Book
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An Early Oil Exploration Letter
rif. 851ALS. ALS. 2pg. 4 " x 7". Feb 1867. Plank Road. An autograph letter signed "Wm H Ostrander" concerning early oil exploration. He wrote to J.E. Lipe: "Sir thinking that you would like to here from me I will drop you a few lines I have my Stone oil the ground so you see I am busy. I have drawed sixty five lodes of stone and will begin to build as soon as the wether sic will admit. John you put any money in an oil well our friend Lathrip has got a lot at Patrolia in Caniday and want to sink a well it is with in Six rods of the flowind sic well at Patrolia that flowes 400 barrels a day and there is no other well near it he thinks a shure sic thing or with very little risk and if he fails is willing to give the company the machinery witch sic is worth a portion of it he divides it in six shares at $500 each you can take a share or a portion of it do as you please. I will try a little for luck if you will take if you will take a share or a portion of it let me know immediately I think that will make the rich come try a little John for luck Mr Lathrip is all right. ". The letter has a light and small stain and is in fine condition unknown books
Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. · Stati Uniti200,00 USD≈ 179,02 €
