NNP Blog
Apr
30
2025
Newman Portal Adds Congressional Reports
A recent Newman Portal addition is a group of U.S. congressional reports loaned for scanning by Paul Hybert. Ranging from 1797 to 2022, this collection now includes 406 documents. The series provides insight into the legislative process underlying activities of the Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. NNP further acknowledges Dan Hamelberg for previous contributions to this collection.
As an example, the January 26, 1863 House of Representatives report strongly advocates for establishing a U.S. branch mint in Nevada Territory, emphasizing the region’s immense and rapidly growing gold and silver mining industry. Rich mineral deposits, particularly in areas such as Washoe and Carson City fueled the creation of mining districts and infrastructure, with nearly 200 mills operating and over $6 million invested in processing equipment. Transportation of ore to the San Francisco Mint incurred high costs and delays, prompting a recommendation for a local mint to alleviate logistical burdens and capitalize on the region’s output, which already exceeded $2 million in bullion monthly.
Link to Congressional papers on Newman Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/publisherdetail/512550
Link to “Branch Mint in Nevada Territory”: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/publisherdetail/512550?Year=1863&displayAmt=50
As an example, the January 26, 1863 House of Representatives report strongly advocates for establishing a U.S. branch mint in Nevada Territory, emphasizing the region’s immense and rapidly growing gold and silver mining industry. Rich mineral deposits, particularly in areas such as Washoe and Carson City fueled the creation of mining districts and infrastructure, with nearly 200 mills operating and over $6 million invested in processing equipment. Transportation of ore to the San Francisco Mint incurred high costs and delays, prompting a recommendation for a local mint to alleviate logistical burdens and capitalize on the region’s output, which already exceeded $2 million in bullion monthly.
Link to Congressional papers on Newman Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/publisherdetail/512550
Link to “Branch Mint in Nevada Territory”: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/publisherdetail/512550?Year=1863&displayAmt=50
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