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I agree.Estimate for the drilling of a well on the Las Vegas Ranch.
hln000556. Union Pacific Railroad Collection, 1828-1995. MS-00397. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1319w263
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Jos. Irving Owner Phone 4072 CANEMONA DRILLING COMPANY 205 EAST BRIDGER - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA WELL DRILLING WELL SERVICE MINERAL PROSPECTING PUMPS INSTALLED February 27, 1948 Mr. A. M. Folger Las Vegas Land & Water Company Las Vegas, Nevada Dear Mr. Folger: We have estimated that it will cost approximately $ 7,900.00 to complete a 10" well to a depth of 800' at the point you designated to me on the map as the Old Ranch. This cost we have computed from the following data: Drilling to 800' @ $4.00 per foot 3200.00 200' of 14" surface casing @ $5.00 per foot 1000.00 600' of 12" casing @ $4.00 per foot 2400.00 300' of 10" casing @ $3.50 per foot 1050.00 Cementing, driving shoes, surface valves and fittings 250.00 TOTAL COST $ 7900.00 This is just an estimate and can not be considered as a form bid. Yours very truly, CANEMONA DRILLING COMPANY By: Joseph Irving JI:v