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Orders for coal from George's Creek

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Receipt for coal purchased 1887

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Baltimore, Mar 31, 1887.

Mr Geo Dittmeyer

Bought of Black, Sheridan and Wilson
6 & 8 Chamber of Commerce

Miners and Shippers of
Georges Creek, Cumberland, Big Vein, Piedmont Smithing and W. Va. Gas Coals.


Mch 19 36.15 Tons Coal
24 21.17 "       "
25 16.05 " "
26 17.04 " "
31 16 " "
108.01        @1.40 $ 157.27

Letter to Geo Dittmeyer (from Black, Sheridan and Wilson)

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Black, Sheridan and Wilson
Miners and Shippers of
Steam, Smithing and Gas Coals
"George's Creek, Cumberland, West Va & Youghiogheny"
6 & 8 Chamber of Commerce

Baltimore, Md, Mar 8, 1887

Mr Geo Dittmeyer
Harpers Ferry, W Va

Dear Sir,
Your favor of 17th to hand and noted. We have sent your order to mine for prompt loading & trust they can get cars to give you all the coal that you may need.
Truly yours,
Black Sheridan & Wilson

Receipt for coal purchased 1886

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Baltimore, Sept 30, 1886.

Mr Geo Dittmeyer

Bought of Black, Sheridan and Wilson
6 & 8 Chamber of Commerce

Miners and Shippers of
Georges Creek, Cumberland, Big Vein, Piedmont Smithing and W. Va. Gas Coals.


Sept 17 19 14/20 Tons Coal @ 1.25        $24.62

Letter to George Dittmeyer (- Black, Sheridan and Wilson)

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Black, Sheridan and Wilson
Miners and Shippers of
Steam, Smithing and Gas Coals
Georges Creek Cumberland, West Virginia & Youghiogheny
Coal Fields
6 & 8 Chamber of Commerce

Baltimore, Md, Jun 11, 1884

Mr Geo Dittmeyer
Harpers Ferry, W Va

Dear Sir
Yours to hand with enclosed check for $42.07 which is to your credit in full.