Archive Record
Metadata
Title of Record Series |
Almshouse Bills |
Year Range from |
1829 |
Year Range to |
1829 |
Collection/Office |
Controller |
Catalog Number |
CT-16 |
Description |
Warrants issued for payment of bills incurred by the county almshouse (poor house of employment). Records are typically for goods provided or services performed. Numerous records are payment for the transportation of "paupers" to the almshouse. Records show payee, amount to be paid, date, service performed, and warrant number. Signatures of payee are on front of records. |
Finding Aids |
No index. |
Admin/Biographical History |
The Controller's office was established in 1901 and approves all warrants or claims for payments. |