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: Francis Flury, J. Cushman, H. [Swisher], Henry Seitz, P. L. Etter, John Roth, Adam Heiser, David Harry, William T. [Mixwell], John B. Malony, J. R. Diffenbach, Andrew Leader.
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Signers of petition: John Libhart, Francis Flury, William S. Maxwell, J. B. Malony, Abraham Cassel, J. L. Etter, Andrew Leader, Adam Heiser, [signature in German], [signature in German], John Roth, J. R. Diffenbach, A. Lindsay, Jacob Hunsicker, Samuel [Peski], J. F. Eagle.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
