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assistance in his power in visiting the mines in his charge. Mr. Byce, fore- 

 man of the same mine, rendered me many facilities, as did also Mr. Stevens, 

 of the company's reduction works. Mr. E. N. Robinson, superintendent, 

 and Mr. John N. Williams, foreman, of the Albion, showed me every cour- 

 tesy possible, and gave me free access to the mine Mr. Kermeen, of the 

 Ruby-Dunderburg, gave me every attention. 



To superintendents and mine-owners too numerous to mention I have 

 to return thanks for the universally courteous treatment that I received at 

 their hands. 



J. s. c. 



San Francisco, December 31, 1883. 



