Early California printed broadside issued by the Tuolumne County Water Company, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the destruction of the Eaton Reservoir near Lyons’ Ranch. Dated Columbia, July 13, 1857, and signed in print by company president J. McChesney and secretary J. Pownell, the notice was printed by the Tuolumne Courier press in Columbia. The dramatic language reflects the critical importance of water infrastructure in the Gold Rush-era foothill towns, where sabotage of water systems could cripple mining operations and provoke community outrage. Dimensions: Sight: 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.; Frame: 14 x 19 in. Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. available for $65 plus 1.5% insurance. Toning and spotting consistent with age, including visible water staining and foxing throughout. Tightly framed behind glass in an early wood frame with gold liner, showing wear and minor loss to corners.