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Letter from E. E. Bennett to Colonel H. F. Clark (Las Vegas), January 4, 1952
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Archival Collection
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The Nevada state engineer recommended the Las Vegas Valley Water District purchase all 1200 acres from the Las Vegas Land and Water Co., but the District only wanted 679 acres.
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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, January 4, 1952
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Archival Collection
Description
The Nevada State Engineer suggested that the Las Vegas Valley Water District purchase 1200 acres of "water bearing lands," but the District only wanted to purchase 679 acres.
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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Rouse, December 21, 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Discussion of the Railroad developing its own water supply if the sale to the Las Vegas Valley Water District goes through. The shop well never supplied water to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, so it would not go to the District.
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Letter from W. R. Rouse (Omaha) to A. E. Stoddard, December 18, 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Suggestions that the Railroad should develop its own water so that it will not be subject to rationing as experienced by other water districts. Dividing the water production from all other assets of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company may be the best option for the Railroad to protect its water rights.
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