Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Eisenberger, David Caldwell, Joseph [Ruppersehmia], John Breneman, Jacob Peters, [signature in German], Jacob Bausman, [signature in German], Samuel Hershey, John Berker, [Christian Lintner], John Eschbach.
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Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of Petition: John Haverstick, David Caldwell, John Benedick, John Wisler, Jacob Zeller, Henry Snavely, Joseph [Kupperschmner], [signature in German], Jacob Peters, John Baker, Nicholas Baker, John Breneman, John Becker.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.