Delaware Furnace -- Millsboro, Delaware, 1821-1829
Part of collection: Wright family papers (1665)
Dates
- Creation: 1821-1829
Scope and Contents note
letters and reports, primarily from Col. William D. Waples and Derrick Barnard, Samuel G. Wright's agent. See also "Gardiner H. Wright" file for his reports from Delaware Furnace (1831-1837); topics include wood, charcoal and ore supply; shells for flux, water power, labor, housing, furnace performance, fatigue and shortage of horses, food supply, shipping supplies via Lewes, plan to manufacture cast iron plowshares, etc.
General Physical Description note
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From the Collection: 16.67 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Repository Details
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