For your consideration is an archive of fourteen (14) original municipal warrant checks issued by the Treasurer of Washington County, Pennsylvania, dating throughout the 1820-1830s.
These documents offer a, firsthand glimpse into the early financial governance of Western Pennsylvania during the post-War of 1812 era. Rather than commercial bank checks, these are official county-issued payout drafts used to compensate local contractors, commissioners, and prominent area citizens.
HISTORICAL & REGIONAL CONTEXT
Location: Washington County, Western Pennsylvania (PA) * Date Range: January 1824 through December 1824
Key Historical Names Present: - Mrs. Brownlee (Warrant No. 382, Dec 28, 1824 — notable early regional pioneer family) - William McCreery, Esq. (Prominent local citizen/official) - Isaac Burt (High-value payout of $50.50) - John Long ($18.85 payout) - Christian Hornish ($9.06 payout) - Philip H. Daley ($3.38 payout)
Official Attestations: Signed/attested by Thomas Palmer, Clerk ("Thos. Palmer, Clk") and other local administrative officials. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS & CONDITION
Quantity: 14 original pieces * Era: Early American / Early 19th Century (Over 200 years old!) * Media: Crisp rag-paper stock featuring decorative typographical geometric borders and elaborate period calligraphy flourishes.
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