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Letter of Oliver D. Filley, Windsor, Conn., to brother, Marcus L. Filley, Lansingburgh, N.Y. Harvey and Harry Filley own a share in the young gentlemen’s and ladies’ library in Wintonbury. Harvey gave me his part and now I want you to buy Harry’s share. (Gift of Wilbur J. Filley, San Marina, Calif., October 25, 1954), 1823 Apr 15

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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: 1823 Apr 15