Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.
"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."