[PW] ? New England Friction Match Co.

[Jeanne Schramm]

According to Worldcat, there are 2 libraries in Mass. with this item: Boston
Public and the
  New England Historical Genealogical Society

On 11/6/07, Cramer, Jeff <Jeff.Cramer at walden.org> wrote:
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> Does anyone have a copy of  Descendants of George Byam (?-1680) by Edwin
> Colby Byam. I am trying to track down information on the New England
> Friction Match Company and it is mentioned in that book on page 75.  Would
> you be able to take a look and see if it gives any dates for the company, or
> any information? Or perhaps you could send a scan or photocopy of the page?
> Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
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> Many thanks in advance,
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> Jeff
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