Trusteeship documents, 1843-1847.

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Trusteeship documents, 1843-1847.

A printed warrant signed by pres. William E. Morris to Eli K. Price, trustee of the company's loans, for $3,599.34 to cover operating expenses, and an undated statement of the company's liabilities, which by external evidence dates to Feb. 1847.

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Price, Eli K. (Eli Kirk), 1797-1884

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