[D0124AAC], Letter from Pilling and Crane to Thomas Alva Edison, April 22nd, 1901
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[TAE Marginalia] >Two of my men are going to hand the 1st clear day to make a good magnetic survey. I have wanted a new indicator that will naturally locate now but [illegible] or Blender + smelting ores general E< April 22nd 1901 Thomas A. Edison, Esq., Orange, N.J. Dear Sir: Mr. Williams called up today from the Hurd Mine, and says that the string of ore which he has been following has been gradually widening, and the vein is now 4 ft. thick and he is getting into rich shot ore. We presume that it is to early yet to congratulate ourselves upon having found a new vein, but Mr. Williams is evidently of the opinion that he has probably struck a large deposit, and he will keep us post us daily regarding its development. From what we can gather, the vein is taking the direction of your test pits, but we are not certain of this. The shaft is now 30 ft. deep, and as we understand this. The shaft is now 30 ft. deep, and as we understand it, only 10 ft. below the point where the ore was first struck, at which place it was only about 14 inches thick. If ay of your people are passing there, it might be interesting to you to have them stop off and see what they can learn. We are not seeking investment yet for the returns from this operation, but are glad to know that there is some daylight ahead, as the old workings have to be abandoned, as they are getting dangerous, and but little more ore in sight, and without some new development, we should not only lose our investment, but have to chip in to pay losses. We will advise you as soon as we hear anything further. Yours very truly, Piling + Crane