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Letter signed H. Filley, Philadelphia, to Capt. Oliver Filley, Hartford, Conn. Lengthy discussion of work, workmen, produce and price on the place, and plans going through to the summer season. (Gift of Wilbur J. Filley, San Marina, Calif., October 25, 1954), 1819 Jan 14

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers consist mainly of correspondence of Oliver D. and Giles F. Filley to their family in Connecticut, relating to early ventures in the tin and stove manufacturing business. Giles F. Filley's firm, the Excelsior Manufacturing Company, made the famous "Charter Oak" cooking stove. Also includes records pertaining to affairs and public service of Chauncey Ives Filley. These include Chauncey I. Filley's letterbook, 1862, containing only two letters, one of which discusses railway routes...
Dates: 1819 Jan 14