Family papers, 1734-1861.

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Family papers, 1734-1861.

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Principally papers of Greensbury Dorsey, ironmaster of Barree Forge, Huntingdon Co., PA and his son-in-law Samuel Miles Green who eventually became manager of the forge. Greensbury Dorsey's incoming correspondence, bills, receipts, 1780-1847, concern personal financial affairs. Letters, 1824-1866, to Samuel Miles Green also relate to finances.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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