Contains 157 leaves that are paginated with the same page number on facing pages plus a 22 page index. In addition there are 3 front leaves one of which contains "John Barr's; Day Book; Bought July 5th AD 1830; Price $1. 312/100" written on the first page. The other pages have miscellaneous account information and 2 end leaves that are paginated and have account information.
The letter "A" (1-1/4" x 3/4") in upper left corner of front cover. Cover spine has "LEGER" (sic) embossed on it.
Front inside cover has "fou/$750" and "Ann Barr 75 lb B???" written on it.
Book references work performed e.g., hire of horse, thrashing, etc. and the purchase of goods, e.g., stove, cider barrel, muslin, silk, cutting box, wheat, lime, brandy, etc.
Insert 1 - Blue donor card.
Insert 2 - Six loose pieces of paper:
o Item 1 Four 4 notes to John Barr signed by James Riddle, James Gillland Colt and two by Morgan Thomas
o Item 2 Note regarding Abraham Brubaker
o Item 3 Note on blue page with account information
Book cover and spine are worn, ~1/3 of spine is missing.
Object ID
MG0963_F004
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LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Signers of petition: John Auxer, Samuel Hopkins, Samuel Bailie, Jacob Glatz, Andrew Leader, T. R. Musser, David Rinehart, A. N. Cassel, William A. Spangler, W. S. Spangler, B. F. Grosh, Samuel B. Hickcox.
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Signers of petition: Samuel Bailie, A. N. Cassel, Bayard Grosh, John Huston, Abraham Varley, John Park, H. R. Musser, Samuel D. Miller, Francis Flury, Jacob Graybill, Andrew Leader, Samuel Hopkins.
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Signers of petition: Reuben Mullison, Abraham Stahl, D. F. Griffiths, A. S. Green, Paul Hamilton, James Haughy, E. S. Brodhead, Samuel Read, Hugh Sanders, J. M. Strickler, George Wolf, Peter Saylor, A. G. Stevens, Charles Rawlings.
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Signers of petition: Hugh Boyle, James Collins, George Wike, George Wolf, Michael Clepper, Reuben Mullison, James Haughy, J. M. Strickler, A. Stahl, J. McKissick, James McMahon, Joseph Tyson, Peter Saylor.
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This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Signers of petition: George Wolf, John J. Houston, F. S. Bletz, Reuben Mullison, Theo. D. Cochran, John Cassel, Thomas Welsh, Samuel Read, A. G. Stevens, George Wike, George Weaver, Thomas [Collins], H. E. Atkins.
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Signers of petition: John Libhart, Samuel D. Miller, Abraham Cassel, Jacob Rigler, Francis Flury, D. Harry, John Park, Abraham Varley, Thomas Stence, Frederick Frank, John Huston, Christian Stibgen.
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Located on the corner of Front and Walnut Streets.
April term.
Signers of petition: George Wolf, George Weaver, Peter Saylor, John Cassel, George Wike, John Lightner, Paul Hamilton, John Vaughn, Reuben Mullison, Charles Rawlings, J. W. Cottrell, Peter Haldeman.
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