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These documents all relate to the mine that provided the Browns with their wealth. They each add a piece to our understanding of the timeline of the Little Johnny.

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Document 1 demonstrates that John  Campion, J.J. Brown's longtime partner, was working on on the Little Johnny in 1880. It will be another 12 years before they find gold.

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Document 2 shows that J.J. joined Campion to work on the Little Johnny Mine by 1888. 

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Document 3 is a record of the first dividend checks to the partners in the Little Johnny Dated to November 10, 1892. J.J. Brown is one of seven partners listed.

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