Pennsylvania Iron Furnace collection 1777-1809 Pennsylvania Iron Furnace collection

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The author of this volume informed his correspondents about the trade of pepper and rum in New York between November and December 1801. He also did business in Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore. From the guide to the New York Mercantile letter book, 1801, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan) This volume contains copied passages from several sources, including the works of John Locke, histories of England and Europe, and treatises on religion. F...

Dewees, Waters.

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Coleman, Robert, 1748-1825

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Robert Coleman was an ironmaster in Lancaster County, Pa. Born in Ireland on Nov. 4, 1748, he emigrated to America in 1764 and settled in Reading, Pa. He learned the ironmaking business as a clerk at forges owned by Curtis and Peter Grubb. In 1773, he married Ann Old, the daughter of James Old, also a forge owner. In 1776, he took over the lease of the Elizabeth Furnace and was a major supplier of cannon and shot to the Revolutionary armies. After the war, he expanded his operations and purchase...

Rutter, May & Co.

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Joanna Furnace (Iron factory)

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Astor, Peter

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