Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Shelby County, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
In the letter Lapsley discusses specimens of irons and ores that are being sent to McRae, who will consider them for the manufacture of arms and equipment. He also describes the supply of iron ore on the property of the Shelby Iron Company: "Mr. Smith says you expressed some doubts whether the...
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Alabama documents Lapsley, John W., b. ca. 1810; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; Industrialization--Alabama; Iron industry and trade--Alabama; Natural resources--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; Shelby County (Ala.) |
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In the letter Lapsley discusses specimens of irons and ores that are being sent to McRae, who will consider them for the manufacture of arms and equipment. He also describes the supply of iron ore on the property of the Shelby Iron Company: "Mr. Smith says you expressed some doubts whether the quantity of ore was sufficient. If you should see the bank or ridge which contains the ores, you would be fully satisfied on this point. The ridge is about 3/4 mile long, and 1/4 mile wide, and has ore enough conveniently accessible, to supply a hundred furnaces for probably a century or more. It is practically inexhaustable [sic], and yields I am assured, the same quality of iron from all parts as far as far as tested, and it has been tested at a good many places. I think it probable it is the most valuable deposit of iron yet discovered on this continent, taking quality as well as quantity into consideration, unless perhaps in the Lake Superior region of which I possess no deffinite [sic] information." |
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Q0000015437 - Q0000015439Q15437 - Q15439Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Shelby County, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.In the letter Lapsley discusses specimens of irons and ores that are being sent to McRae, who will consider them for the manufacture of arms and equipment. He also describes the supply of iron ore on the property of the Shelby Iron Company: "Mr. Smith says you expressed some doubts whether the quantity of ore was sufficient. If you should see the bank or ridge which contains the ores, you would be fully satisfied on this point. The ridge is about 3/4 mile long, and 1/4 mile wide, and has ore enough conveniently accessible, to supply a hundred furnaces for probably a century or more. It is practically inexhaustable [sic], and yields I am assured, the same quality of iron from all parts as far as far as tested, and it has been tested at a good many places. I think it probable it is the most valuable deposit of iron yet discovered on this continent, taking quality as well as quantity into consideration, unless perhaps in the Lake Superior region of which I possess no deffinite [sic] information."1862 February 131862-02-131860-1869Lapsley, John W., b. ca. 1810; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; Industrialization--Alabama; Iron industry and trade--Alabama; Natural resources--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; Shelby County (Ala.)TextCorrespondenceMcRae, Colin J.Colin J. McRae papersLPR264, Box 1v33886Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2591 |
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