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The Lawrence Almanac Directory, and Business Advertiser for 1850.
A small city directory from 1850. The cover reads: The Lawrence Almanac Directory, and Business Advertiser for 1850. A.S. Jordan & Co., No. 67 Common Street Dealers in India Goods, Flour, Beef, Pork, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Oil, Tea,Camphene, Burning Fluid, &c. With a general assortment of Family Stores and Country Produce,Constantly on hand and for sale at Low Prices. Handwritten at the top of the cover is: David H. McGowan. The book is about 130 pages and in poor condition. The directory includes advertising, information about public services, organizations, churches, schools, officers. It also lists city residents, their address and occupation.