The only American brass tea kettle seen by H.J. Kauffman. The maker has not been identified. It is in perfect condition. Inscription on the front of tea kettle "From Wm. Kee, Esq to James M. Adams, U.S.N."
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. From the James A. Knowles Collectio, The Smithsonian Institution.
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.