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The E-Sylum: Volume 4, Number 29, July 15, 2001, Article 4 MIGHTY FORTRESS PUBLISHED As mentioned in The E-Sylum, February 4, 2001 (v4#06), Richard Kelly and Nancy Oliver have published their book "A Mighty Fortress - The Stories Behind the 2nd San Francisco Mint" In response to your editor's query, they write: "Yes, we are interested in receiving the E-Sylum email newsletter; please add us to your subscription list. Also, please inform us of conditions of membership to your organization. We have been numismatic researchers for three years running and are working on a second book at this time on J. B. Harmstead (1870-S, three dollar U.S. Gold). The following is information on our current book: The one and only book on the history of the second mint of San Francisco, affectionately called "The Granite Lady." Stroll through the mysteries while reading the stories of this magnificent monument to the Old West. Never before published information compiled from long lost mint ledgers (and many other sources) discovered at the National Archives on the West Coast. Stories include such mysteries as "where is the missing cornerstone and its contents?", "did someone try to tunnel under the mint?", or "what is the real story behind the rare 1894 S Dime? These are but a few of the stories included within this work. The book is 144 pages in length and is available in spiral bound. The price total is $20.00, which includes shipping (Calif. residents please add 8% sales tax). Please send check or money order to O.K. Associates, 26746 Contessa St, Hayward, Ca. 94545-3150."

Wayne Homren, Editor

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