Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Plan for South East Ward also showing 1 drawing each of Odd Fellows Hall, Residence of Mrs. S. A. Porter, H. Leamans Rifle Works, Residence of Clement B. Grubb, German Reformed Church, Residence of Emanuel C. Reigard, Esq., and Residence of E. C. Darlington, Esq.. Locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only
Plan for South East Ward, also showing 1 drawing each of St. James Free Episcopal Church, Western Hotel, Rockland Cotton Mill, Red Lion Hotel, Residence of James Black, Esq., Lancaster County Prison, Ephrata Mountain Springs--locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only
Plan of North West Ward also showing 1 drawing each of Cross Keys Hotel, Residence of A. W. Russel, Reese's City Hotel, McConomy Store, Lancaster Coach Factory, Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, H. Logman's (?) Rifle Works, Residence of Emanuel C. Reigard, Esq., and 1 unidentified building. Locations of buildings are noted. 1 print only