Receipt for Paid Passage on a Mail Stage from Cleveland, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey, 1847

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Receipt (Financial record)

Date Made

1847

Subject Date

1847

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

35.67.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dr. W. H. Condit

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Ink

Technique

Handwriting
Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 2.5 in

Inscriptions

Front: Cleveland, May 17 1847. / Mr Condit has paid for 7 Seat to Newark . With the privilege of laying over when he pleases, and resuming his seat when there is room in the regular Mail Stage. / But in no case will we send the 2d Coach to carry passengers, who have paid through, and stopped over. / BAGGAGE AT THE OWNER'S RISK / Amount paid, $35, [signed by agent]
Receipt for Paid Passage on a Mail Stage from Cleveland, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey, 1847