Town of Leverett Bill to John Clapp Jr. for Rufus Clary

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John Clapp, Jr. was charged with caring for invalid Rufus Clary, who might have been a relative through marriage.  Clapp charged the town of Leverett, Massachusetts, for “my extra care expence and trouble in boarding providing for & supporting said Rufus Clary during the term of fourteen weeks.” Clapp also purchased items for Clary, secured a coffin, and arranged for someone to dig Clary’s grave.

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Item typeLegal Documents
Invoice
AuthorClapp, Jr., John
Date1810
PlaceLeverett, Massachusetts; Deerfield, Massachusetts
TopicFamily, Children, Marriage, Courtship
Home Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatHandwriting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: manuscript, paper, ink Height: 6.25 in Width: 7.75 in
Catalog #L01.071
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Clapp, Jr., John. Town of Leverett Bill to John Clapp Jr. for Rufus Clary. 1810. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l01-071/. Accessed on December 30, 2024.

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