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Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter | |
| Creator: Landon, Peyton | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1854 January 27 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms1273 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company was based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and it was owned by the Grubb family. The family were descendants of Peter Grubb, better known for his founding of the still-standing Cornwall Furnace in Lebanon County in 1742. In 1851, the Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company was incorporated and remained active until 1907.
Scope and Content
A letter from Peyton Landon to C. L. Carroll, esq. addressing concerns about dividend on stock of Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter, ms 1273. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.