The brothers took over operation of the ironworks about 1765 and expanded it successfully, with Curtis operating the Cornwall Furnace that produced pig iron, and Peter Jr. running the Hopewell forge near Furnace Creek that produced more valuable bar iron.
The brothers took over operation of the ironworks about 1765 and expanded it successfully. Curtis operated the Cornwall Furnace that produced pig iron, and Peter Jr., who had more ironmaking experience, ran the Hopewell forge near Furnace Creek that produced more valuable bar iron.