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Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter

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.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Carroll, C. L., attorney -- Correspondence
Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Correspondence.
Iron mines and mining -- Pennsylvania -- Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) -- History.
Stocks -- Pennsylvania -- Lancaster County.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Letter, 1854 January 27