Lot 1953
H. Harris Assay Receipt. Harvey Harris and Desire C. Marchand immigrated from Europe and became partners in the assay office of Harris and Marchand & Co. on October 3, 1885. The (&Co.) portion of the firm was C.L. Farrington of Maine, who had been treasurer of Wells Fargo & Co. in California.
In December, 1855, the firm expanded to Marysville, California, opening that office on January 9, 1856.
On October 3, 1859, the partnership between Harris and Marchand expired and Harvey Harris continued on his own with offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Marysville.
No. 22499 Memorandom of Gold Deposited by Decker, Jewett, and Paxton of Marysville. Assay results for amalgam weighing 92.35 oz before melting, and having a fineness of .927. The net value after all fees and costs was $1,691.48. Signed H. Harris for D. Marchand, May 17, 1860.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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