Potts, John, 1760-1809

This collection documents copper and iron ore mining, and land speculation in Pennsylvania and Virginia by two Pennsylvania businessmen, John Potts, Jr. and Robert E. Hobart, between 1767 and 1830.

John Potts, Jr., was born on October 20, 1760, the son of Samuel Potts, ironmaster of Pottstown, Pa. He should not be confused with his uncle of the same name born in 1738, a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War.

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