American River Water and Mining Company bond 1860

Heading: (California - Folsom)
Author: American River Water and Mining Company
Title: $500 bond from the American River Water and Mining Company
Place Published: [Folsom, CA]
Publisher:American River Water and Mining Company
Date Published: 1860
Description:

$500 bond, printed on fragile paper in black and red. 26.5x37 cm (10½x14½"). With manuscript note on verso.

Bond Number 81 for $500. To B. F. Hastings, trustee. Signed by A. T. Arrowsmith and C.T.H. Palmer (Folsom CA First Assay Office & Wells Fargo Agent).

The American River Water and Mining Company was formed in 1854 to build a ditch to divert water from the North Fork of the American River. The North Fork Ditch was dug from 1854-1856, and provided water for drinking, irrigation and mining operations to areas that are now Northeast Folsom.
Condition Report: Areas of light creasing, toning and a few minor chips to edges; very good.