1839 Lancaster PA Handwritten Document City Work Payment Historic Signatures-image
1839 Lancaster PA Handwritten Document City Work Payment Historic Signatures-image

1839 Lancaster PA Handwritten Document City Work Payment Historic Signatures

$ 15.77

Country of Origin: United States

Description

All documents are original Items no copies! 1837 Philadelphia Committee Report - Procuring Paper & Printing Materials for Certificates Description: Offered here is an original 1837 handwritten document detailing a committee report from the city of Philadelphia regarding the procurement of paper and printing materials for issuing city-backed certificates . This document provides a fascinating glimpse into early municipal financial instruments and the logistics of securing printing supplies in the 19th century. The document is signed by Hugh Macanulee and J. Michael , members of the joint Committee of Councils tasked with acquiring materials to print certificates on the credit of the city . The report notes that they successfully secured the necessary materials and presented a red proof impression of a one-dollar certificate for inspection. Features: Date: May 20, 1837 Location: Philadelphia, PA Handwritten in period ink Signatures: Hugh Macanulee & J. Michael Content: Report on procuring paper & printing materials for financial certificates Condition: Good overall condition with expected age toning and light wear. No significant damage, clear and legible handwriting. This is a rare and historical financial document related to early Philadelphia banking, city bonds, and financial instruments . A great addition for collectors of Philadelphia history, early American finance, ephemera, or 19th-century documents . 4.5" by 8". Book 15 page 13 The joint Committee of Councils appointed to proceed to the city of Phila elphia to procure paper and printing Materials suitable to print certificates, to be issued on the credit of the city Report, That they have procured all the materials, and a sufficient quantity of paper to issue a considerable amount of certificates, and have the pleasure of presenting herewith, for the inspection of Councils, a red & green impression of a certificate of one dollar. Respectfully (Signed) Hugh Macaulay J. Mitchell This document appears to be an official report to a city council regarding the procurement of paper and printing materials for issuing financial certificates. The mention of a "red & green impression of a certificate of one dollar" suggests it could be related to municipal or emergency scrip currency. 1837 May 20th Report of the committee Appointed to Proceed to Phila[delphia] to Procure Paper & Printing Materials In b[oard] Adopted M. Carpenter Same day Concurred in M. Whiteside Clk.

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