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Interesting manuscript archive containing a 4page folio letter sheet dated September 16, 1824 with the list of expenses incurred by the Town of Ipswich, Massachusetts that were  authorized by the committee Appointed  by the Town to provide for the reception  of Gen. Lafayette’s visit on August 31, 1824. Signed by the sub Committee Chairman, Joseph Farley and the chairman William Conant. Along with this list of expenses incurred by various individuals who were involved with the festivities are 12 individual manuscript receipt documents that  were submitted for their expenses, and signed by each person acknowledging receipt of their money. Each document narrates what services were performed, ie, “to pay for himself and another putting up flag at ------? Hill” $0.75, Jacob Brown; “cash paid for refreshments for the General”; “for painting the General’s carriage, $2.50 and bridge expenses” Samuel Baker; “Dining five of the Company’s Music” others for labor, lumber and probably construction of a platform, as well as transportation from Boston to Ipswich during the arrangements.

A truly historical archive documenting preparations for Lafayette’s visit to an American town. 13 pieces. Provenance: The Calvin Otto collection.