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.
"We had a good paper read at Clio's Business and the Urban Crisis. Hope Ed hears from Mr. Cherry this week about his opening. Lancaster will have a Hess Department store next year (Allentown Hess.) Have lost enough weight to wear all m pretty dresses and suits, brighter colors and all. Feel fine."
