Ian - I don't know of a good study of potash/pearlash, have found the usual stuff scattered here and there. I am quite interested in anything you might encounter. There seems to have been some work on the subject done regarding Vermont, but I don't have a citation to offer you.

>>> Ian McGiver <[log in to unmask]> 09/01 5:29 PM >>>
Some Queries:

        --I Know that this has been a point of several recent
discussions, but I would like to know the best way to get a list of New
York State newspapers (circa 1770-1820) that are currently available on
microfilm AND are eligible for interlibrary loan.

        --Pot Ash. Does anyone know of a thorough study  of pot ash? I am
particularly interested in the marketing  of pot ash in New york state
during the early to mid 1780s and beyond.

        --does anyone know of a comprehensive study of land pricing in the
back country areas of new york state during the 1780s, 1790s?

thanks
Ian McGiver
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