1833-1841 August
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1833-1841 August
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Includes two land leases, dated 1834 and 1835, allowing John and Samuel Townsend to mine iron ore and cut timber on the land of Auly Lore; a similar 1839 land lease with Isaac Walker; and an 1841 deed between John and Samuel Townsend and Samuel Williams signed by the mayor of New York City, Robert Morris (removed to SPEC MSS oversize boxes (24 inches)). Also includes a business agreement between John and Samuel Townsend and Martin W. Bates, several letters from Bates, and other documents, bills, and letters pertaining to real estate, financial, and business matters.
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Townsend family, Townsend, Edmund, active 1830s, Townsend, Israel, active 1830s, Townsend, John, active 1830s, Townsend, Samuel, 1812-1881, Delaware--History--19th century, Fruit trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Lumber trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Peach industry--Delaware--History--19th century