John E. Merritt letters, 1901-1905
32 items
The John E. Merritt letters contain correspondence from Merritt to his uncle, Lewis Merritt, pertaining to his work for the Rocky Mountain Oil and Development Company in Duluth, Minnesota, and Elko, Nevada, in the early 20th century.
This collection (32 items) is made up of letters that John E. Merritt wrote to his uncle, Lewis Merritt, about his work for the Rocky Mountain Oil and Development Company in Duluth, Minnesota, and Elko, Nevada, from 1901-1905. Merritt, who served as the company's vice president and, later, as its general manager, frequently discussed oil drilling and finances, particularly regarding company stock. In his letter of March 19, 1903, he described a legal dispute with a contractor. His letters also contain news of the Minnesota branch of the family. Merritt generally used the company's stationery for his letters.