ETNA IRON WORKS / FURNACE, BOTETOURT CO., VALLEY OF
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ETNA IRON WORKS / FURNACE, BOTETOURT CO., VALLEY OF VIRGINIA PROMISSORY NOTE, March 4, 1850, for $3,000 payable to Shields & Somerville of Richmond, signed Albright Sherrerd & Co., counter-signed on verso. 1850. 3 7/8" x 7 3/8".
Provenance: The estate collection of Alan R. Shirkey, Harrisonburg, VA.
Catalogue Note: Etna Furnace is known to have used slave labor in the production of iron. Shields L. Somerville is recorded as taking part in slave shipping. It is possible that this note was issued in consideration of slaves being used to work the furnace.
Provenance: The estate collection of Alan R. Shirkey, Harrisonburg, VA.
Catalogue Note: Etna Furnace is known to have used slave labor in the production of iron. Shields L. Somerville is recorded as taking part in slave shipping. It is possible that this note was issued in consideration of slaves being used to work the furnace.
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Very good condition, tiny hole in upper left corner.
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ETNA IRON WORKS / FURNACE, BOTETOURT CO., VALLEY OF
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