[Rarebooks] FS: 1848 West Chester Manuscript of Residents Who "Paid Their Insurance"
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1848 West Chester Pennsylvania Manuscript List of Residents Who "Paid
Their Insurance".
A manuscript list dated "1 mo 22/48" (January 22, 1848), and begins-
"Joseph Thompson, I again send thee a List of Persons who paid their
Insurance". This is followed by a list of 15 somewhat legible names and
amounts ranging from 87 cents to $6.46, totaling $41.30 in premiums. The
list is folded to be mailed, and the back side is addressed to Joseph
Thompson, Doe Run P.O. (illegible), postmarked "Westchester Pa. Jan 27",
and docketed "2- Report Henry Haldeman, 41.30 Jany 28.1848".
DESCRIPTION & CONDITION: Single sheet. 7.75"x10" (opens to 15.5"x10"),
chip, some soil.
PRICE: $75
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