Adams Sentinel in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Adams County Poor House Ledger and Settlements

A ledger from the Adams County Directors of the Poor records sundry accounts for outdoor paupers and farm operations. Items include payments for flour, grain, vegetables, clothing, fuel, and funeral expenses, along with salaries for auditors and staff. The document lists receipts, balances, and disbursements, including hauling, merchandise, and wagon expenses. It also notes a conjugal anecdote about a Boston prison visit and a New York newspaper market overview.