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Title
1802.02.20 — Receipt from Charles Phelps, February 20, 1802
Description
The document is quite clear, Charles paid seven dollars to be a member of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture. The society was founded in 1792 and promoted experimentation and innovation in the field of agriculture. Prizes were awarded for findings and for sharing information with the public.
Source
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4, Folder 14)
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives
Date
1802
Rights
Public domain
Type
Receipt
Scripto
Transcription
Received of Charles Phelps Esq.
The sum of Seven Dollars being his assessment as a Member of the Massachusetts Society for promoting Agriculture, for Six years ending April 1st, 1801
Mr L. Winthrop Treasurer.
The sum of Seven Dollars being his assessment as a Member of the Massachusetts Society for promoting Agriculture, for Six years ending April 1st, 1801
Mr L. Winthrop Treasurer.