Jones, George Wallace, papers, circa 1787-1840

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Jones, George Wallace, papers, circa 1787-1840

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This collection of approximately 200 documents consists largely of letters sent to George W. Jones by his siblings: John Rice Jones, Jr.; A. Jones; Maria Jones; Myers Jones; and Will Jones. In addition, the collection includes letters, receipts, and legal documents (some in French) belonging to George Jones's father, John Rice Jones, Sr., who was a partner of Moses Austin in the lead mining business in Missouri. There are approximately 11 documents signed by Austin. This portion of the collection mainly documents a mine claim ownership dispute referred to as the "Renault Claim," but it sheds light on Moses Austin's business activities and the economic history of the upper Louisiana Territory.

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Jones, John Rice, 1759-1824

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Jones, George Wallace, 1804-1896

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Bryan, Moses Austin, 1817-1895

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