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1885, of emerald tinted beryls,* and the locality promises gem 

 resnlts in the near fnture. It is known as the Morton mine 



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 PLATE 2-BERYLS AND EMERALDS, FROM ALEXANDER COUNTY. 



(formerly the Pendergrass-Lyon land). Good indications also 

 exist, some three miles easterly, on the old Miller farm. 



*It is stated on good authority that a Mr. Meisermohr found "a very green beryl" on 

 this tract over twenty years ago. 



