Dickerson Mine records, 1813-1842.

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Dickerson Mine records, 1813-1842.

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The records consist of two daybooks from the Dickerson Mine dating from 1813-1842. The first daybook, running from May 10, 1813 to October 24, 1828 is labeled Ferro Mont, while the second, running from October 24, 1828 to May 31, 1842 is labeled Suckasunny Mine. The volumes list the mine's daily transactions, mostly recording the purchase of ore, though later entries include the payment for food (sugar, salt, coffee) and board by the miners. The volumes are in the hand of Mahlon Dickerson and his nephew, Frederick Canfield, and contain some loose receipts and an undated letter.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Succasunny Mining Company (Morris County, N.J.)

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It is probable that the Lenni Lenape, the American Indians of the region, knew of and used the Dickerson Mine, located in what is now Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey. John Reading, however, discovered what became known as Suckasunny Mine in 1715 and sold it the following year to Joseph Kirkbride. Kirkbride's descendants owned it until 1779 when Jonathan Dickerson (1747-1805) and his partner Minard Lefevre began purchasing shares. By the time of Dickerson's death in 1805, he owned ap...

Canfield, Frederick, 1810-1867

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Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853

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Mahlon Dickerson (April 17, 1770 - October 5, 1853) was an American judge and politician. He was elected Governor of New Jersey as well as United States Senator from that state. He was twice appointed Secretary of the Navy - under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin van Buren. From the description of Document, May 26, 1837. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 18168849 Richard Dale was a naval officer. From the guide to the Richard Dale papers, 1780-1845, 17...