Lewis Reese papers, 1805-1835.

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Lewis Reese papers, 1805-1835.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54448265

Manuscript business letters and papers detailing Lewis Reese's business dealings in transporting large quantities of flour from Reading to Philadelphia and beyond.

66 items ; 75 x 28 cm. or smaller.

Millersville University Library, McNairy Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7678307

Millersville University Library, McNairy Library

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Schuylkill Navigation Company

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The Schuylkill Navigation Company constructed a canal along the Schuylkill River from Philadelphia to the anthracite coal field near Pottsville in 1815-1825. From the description of Subscription list for loans, 1824-1824. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86123565 The Schuylkill Navigation Company was incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania on March 8, 1815, for the purpose of improving the navigation of the Schuylkill River above tide. The ...

Reese, Lewis.

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Lewis Reese, a flour miller and merchant from Reading, Pennsylvania, had extensive business connections with Philadelphia merchants. He was involved with the Schuylkill Navigation Company, which was incorporated in 1815 and offered greater access to Philadelphia for Berks County products. From the description of Lewis Reese papers, 1805-1835. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 54448265 ...