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: C. H. Kryder, Martin S. Heiser, Samuel S. Geist, George Hauck, Jacob M. Mayers, Jacob Stoner, Solomon Martin, Michael Danner, Jacob Landis, Daniel S. Grosh, C. L. [ ], William Whitcraft, Henry H. Kurtz, Benjamin Eby.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Signers of petition: Jacob Rohrer, Henry H. Kurtz, Thomas Grosh, Martin Groff, Benjamin B. Leaman, Isaac Powl, Jacob B. Rohrer, Jacob Landis, Hiram Campbell, Jacob Gamber, John [Mess], John Huber, [signature in German].
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Signers of petition for eating house: Weber, John H.; Duchman, J. N.; McGrann, Michael F.; Keary, John; Shindel, M.; Coleman, Thomas; Wiley, Charles T.; Sener, George; Rogers, James; Buchmiller, R.; Shober, Emanuel; Shrum, William M.;
April term.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
