1838 Lancaster PA Water Works Invoice John Bush & Son Handwritten Bill Messenkop
Approximately 6.25" by 7" Folds
Book 13 page 41
Original 1838 handwritten invoice from John Bush & Son to the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania Water Works, detailing repairs and supplies for municipal tools and equipment. Includes dated entries from March to June 1838 for items such as chisels, springs, brace irons, and tool repairs. Signed at the bottom by John A. Messenkop, Superintendent of the City Water Works. Back is marked “Ordered to be paid July 23, 1838.” A fascinating piece of early American municipal and trades history. Excellent for collectors of antique documents, Pennsylvania history, or early 19th-century ephemera.
[Front Page]
City of Lancaster Pa
John Bush & Son
1838
March 29
To putting handle in spade ........................................ 18¾
April 11
To two large springs and staples for gate ............. 1.50
April 12
To two hold fasts for Austin steps ......................... 2.00
May 30
To four brace irons at 37½ ....................................... 1.50
May 31
To repairing wrench .................................................. 18¾
June 1
To filing hand saw ..................................................... 12½
June 20
To dressing four chisels and one corking iron .... 18¾
June 21
To dressing two corking irons ............................... 12½
June 23
To one hammer steeled and dressed .................... 50
To dressing a drill .................................................... 06¼
$6.37½
John A. Messenkop, Superintendent
City Water Works
[Reverse Side]
127
1838
Ordered to be paid
July 23, 1838