Tax estimate for 1838 in Smithfield
[Smithfield: 1838.]. Folio manuscript, 36 ruled pages in blue ink in a neat hand, original marbled wrappers with the label "Estimate 1838" on the upper cover; slight browning and edge wear; front wrapper neatly reattached; all else very good. Tax estimate for Smithfield residents with four columns following each name showing the numbers of acres owned, the amount owed per acre, real and personal property. The last page shows an estimated income to the town of $1,863,076. The names are arranged alphabetically, but not in perfect alpha order. Occasional detail on familial relationships are given, such as "Arnold, Abigail daughter of Ezekiel," and Aldrich, George, son of Simon deceased" and sometime a geographical detail: Aldrich, Duty B., of Cumberland." Businesses are also listed: "Angell, Nathan, Paper Mill, and Allen, William, of Pawtucket, Mass. for 1/4 of Thread Mill at Central Falls" (Pawtucket did not become part of Rhode Island until 1862). The last page lists Mark Aldrich, Stephen Steere, James Dennis, Spencer Mowry, George Aldrich 3rd, and Asa Winsor as the tax accessors for the town. Item #56267
Price: $200.00
