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Letters to W. L. Van Alstyne, 1883

July 23, 2014
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Inventor Name

Betts, C.S.

Repository

Brigham Young University
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
1130 HBLL
Harold B. Lee Library
Provo, Utah 84602
(801) 422-3514Betts, C.S.

Summary

Three ALS's, dated 1883 March 2 and 6, and May 3, in which Betts describes his invention of a gold washer of concentrator of fine gold. Includes a pencil drawing. He also describes his efforts to patent his invention and its use on the Snake River in Idaho. Betts sought Van Alstyne's support for and use of his invention.

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