Letterbook, 1833-1839.

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Letterbook, 1833-1839.

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The Joseph Bancroft letter book describes the early stages of the Bancroft mill operation, dimensions and details of equipment ordered, difficulties encountered in installations, and bales of textiles sent out to various customers. It includes correspondence with several important builders of textile machinery. A letter of February 2, 1838, gives particulars of flood damage.

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