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Catalog Number |
7978 |
Object Name |
Account |
Scope & Content |
Treasurer's Account of the Union Fire Society, dated January 14, 1805. Robert Rantoul was the Treasurer at the time. Account mentions several individuals including William Leach and S. G. Mackey. The Union Fire Society was founded in 1804. Members of the society were to assist each other in the event of a fire at their home or business. Each was given 2 leather water buckets, a large cloth bag with which to retrieve possessions, and a bed key. Additionally, the society was to assist those members who had suffered losses due to fire. Annual meetings were held in January and there was a constitution by which society members were to abide. |
Dates of Creation |
January 14, 1805 |
Title |
Account of the Treasurer of the Union Fire Society |
Collection |
Union Fire Society Collection |
People |
Rantoul, Robert Sr., 1778-1858 Leach, William Mackey, S. G. |
Search Terms |
Union Fire Society Beverly Union Fire Society Account Treasurer's Account |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Accession number |
7978 |
Date |
January 14, 1805 |