Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Outsize --> p135_h1_m135

Map relating to the Balaklala Mines Project, in Shasta County, California. The map shows consolidated and adjacent property, with individual mining claims drawn out. Scale 400 feet = 1 inch.

Correspondence relating to the cost of tunnelling. Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_005 and 006).

Letter from Hermann Schussler, Chief Engineer at Spring Valley Water Works to the Honorable H P Baldwin, President of the H C & S Co. (Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company) (22 Jun 1899). The letter addresses a proposal by the recipient of a new ditch, pipe and tunnel line to convey water from the Kailua stream. The author makes suggestions relating to the height of the new proposed ditch, and the diameter of the pipe lines. The author outlines advantages of having two windward ditches, and outlines financial savings to be gained in no longer needing to pump water.

List of materials needed for Hanapepe Ditch, (built in 1890). This document is dated 14 Jul 1901. The list is titled 'Manager's Office H S Co'.

Letter from O'Shaughnessy to J E Pope (8 May 1902) providing instructions for a large land survey in Placer County, including compiling all descriptions of deeds and surveys from the Land Office, triangulating all fences, buildings, tunnels and shafts in the area to be surveyed, noting work on adjacent properties, all sites for future tunnels, and a list of addresses for adjacent land owners.

Letter from F F Barbour to O'Shaughnessy (16 May 1902) with revised figures on electric plant for tunnel construction.

Report (undated), on the Cost of Tunnelling. Outlines the methodology and type of drill used.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_003). Letter from O'Shaughnessy to Miners' & Smelters' Supply Company (8 May 1902) on the subject of their drills, and the possibility of using them in his work to convey water along the side of a canyon in Hawaii. (May relate to report in above paragraph, which would date that as after May 1902).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_004. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from The Pelton Water Wheel company (9 May 1902). Offers 2 propositions in response to O'Shaughnessy's query about water power. A 36" Pelton wheel, with specifications on the heights and volumes involved, and the other proposition involves the use of 2 wheels.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_002. Letters of application and references from engineers wishing to work for O'Shaughnessy on his work in Hawaii (1899-1902). Mr H L Mayo, Perry F Brown, Howard T Manley, P F Brown, George Jacob Davis Jnr, [F S] Boyes, William Angus, E R Dart, and E S Minor. (This file includes an extra letter from 001 (mentioned in that description). An undated sheet gives a list of names (possibly those shortlisted for positions).

This file also includes a letter to O'Shaughnessy from R W Weldon (18 Dec 1901), giving suggestions on "power and a scarcity of fuel". He outlines a suggestion to replace the use of gasoline with steam, and encloses a sketch of what he has in mind.

Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J Geo Leyner (1 May 1902) referring to an enclosed descriptive catalogue of compressors and drills (not included in archive).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_057. Note to O'Shaughnessy (25 Sep 1894) reminding him to forward on a tripod cap.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_059. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J A Ingolls relating to payment he owes, and thanking O'Shaughnessy for his kindness. (28 Dec 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_060. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (20 Nov 1894). Arranging a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_061. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (12 Nov 1894) asking if he could meet this week.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_062. Costing for several electrical items for O'Shaughnessy, done up by National Electric Manufacturing Co. Encloses images of some of the equipment.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_063. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley (25 Sep 1894). Note Paper is MC Taylor of Mill Street Foundry and Machine Shop. Asks him to visit, and seeks information on incandescent lights and fittings, and horse power.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_064. Note to O'Shaughnessy from E D Thomas, Auditor of Market Street Railway Co. Regarding a bill. (15 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_065. Note to O'Shaughnessy from H Goldstein who called by the office to collect a survey for St Anthony's Church. (5 Feb 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_066. Note to O'Shaughnessy from John A Bruton (5 Jan 1894) accompanying a cheque.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_067. Hand-drawn plan with measurements, representing area where Buchanan St meets Sacramento St.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_068. 7th semi-annual statement of the California Guarantee Investment Co.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_070. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from H M A Miller (1 Aug 1894). On the subject of lots on the Tamalpias Land & Water Co. Outlines terms under which he would consider selling his property.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_069. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from H M A Miller (6 Aug 1894). On the subject of lots on the Tamalpias Land & Water Co. Outlines his price for selling his share of the property.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_071. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J S Malony. (see P135/1/1). (13 Mar 1894). Making arrangements for the arrival of Franny.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_072. Note to O'Shaughnessy from Malone, who stopped by his office seeking a map. (29 Feb 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_073. Telegram to O'Shaughnessy reporting on the arrival time of Fanny. (No signature but from Maloney, see 2 items previously). 19 Mar 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_074. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from L F Gilmore of the Moro Bay Improvement Company. (Dec 1893). Looking for a blueprint of the Paso Robles R R Survey.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_075. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Thomas Magee. (11 Dec 1893). Requesting a meeting on behalf of H W Bradley, attorney.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_076. Receipt for payment to T C Jameson, dealer in stoves, ranges, tinware and well pipe. (1 May 1893).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_077. Note written on an envelope about a lot for sale, Paso Robles, 1893-4.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_078 and 79. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from John O'Brien (26 Nov 1894 and 22 Nov 1894 in that order). Regrets he cannot invest with him owing to property he has recently purchased. The earlier letter seeks further information on the reason O'Shaughnessy wishes to meet him.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_080. Note to O'Shaughnessy seeking a tax receipt. On Charles E Wilson, Attorney and Counsellor at Law headed paper. Dated Nov 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_081. Receipt from Lewis and Hardie, Dealers in Hardware and Agricultural Implements (El Paso de Robles), receipt made out to A R Booth and O'Shaughnessy. (17 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_082. Itemised receipt from A R Booth, Springs Drug Store. (20 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_083. Receipt between A R Booth and M M O'Shaughnessy for $300. (7 Nov 1893).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_084. Receipt from A R Booth to H E Williams for repairing and painting the fence in front of the O'Shaughnessy Building. (7 Jan 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_085. Receipt from the City Tax Collector's Office for money paid by M M O'Shaughnessy. Date stamped 27 Nov 1893.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_086. Note from James Deitrick to O'Shaughnessy to say he will call to his office on 26 Oct 1894, mentions the subject of the missing map. (Correspondence described earlier gives more details on this).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_087. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from [J P D Gorman*****], General Manager of the Australasian Gold Extracting Co (Pollok Patents) Ltd. Accompanying envelope with stamp removed. [15 Dec 1893]. Personal letter, updates him on a project he recently completed - the construction of a chlorination plant in Queensland. Enquires of O'Shaughnessy if he was paid for the Potrero extension, and asks about "our Market Street business". Asks if the bank failures hurt him in any way.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_088. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from him mother (19 Jun [ ] ). Asking after everyone following the birth of a daughter younger than Margaret, and updating him on the news from Loughill. Encloses some of her "greying hairs" (hairs have not been digitised).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_089. Note to O'Shaughnessy on San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Co headed paper requesting a meeting. Signed, but signature is unclear. Dated 4 Oct 189-.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_090 and 92 (scanned twice). Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Justus Roe and Sons, Manufacturers of Roe's Steel Tape Measures (25 Oct 1894). Responding to criticism about one of their products.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_091. Telegram to O'Shaughnessy from [M B Ryder]. Enquiring about a short payment. Dated by O'Shaughnessy as No 1894.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_094. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Leonard W Howe regarding outstanding rent. (18 Nov 1894).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_095. Two letters to O'Shaughnessy from J J O'Farrell (Real Estate Agents and House Brokers), (11 Jan 1893 - 22 Jan 1894). Requesting a survey on lots he is due to sell, and in the 2nd letter, arranging a time to meet. "...as I can never find you in your office" - seems to be a recurring theme in these letters.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_096. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Putnam and Ford, Real Estate Agents, 5 Nov 1894 on the matter of renting one of his houses.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_097. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from J L Cahill, Painter and Decorator (9 Nov 1894). (There is correspondence from him listed earlier too). Advises he has not much further information, and will communicate with him again soon.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 2 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_098. Handwritten list of callers and messages for O'Shaughnessy from Wednesday to Saturday (undated).

Two pencil drawings by Jack B. Yeats, made at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. 8cm X 11.5cm. One image depicts Douglas Hyde 'performing' next to an unnamed actress. The second image depicts Abbey Theatre actor W.G. Fay backstage at the Abbey, drawn from behind and in a dramatic pose.

Letter to M M O'Shaughnessy from William S Heacock. Awaiting payment for his work on Potrero Avenue, seeking an update, and enquiring on the prospects for Market Street bonds.

Assessment District and Map of the Extension of Market Street for the Honorable Board of Commissioners, surveyed by M M O'Shaughnessy. The Board of Commissioners are named as Chairman W J Bryan, M Fallon, J J Scrivner, Secretary James J Flynn, and Attorneys Pierson and Mitchell. Drawn at a scale of 300 feet to 1 inch. Refers to an accompanying Block Book which is not included in this archive.

Handwritten memo signed Hood, asking the recipient to call by that afternoon about blue printing for Potrero Avenue Commission.