1868 Eastern Express Co. George Chick, Fire Dept Bangor Me, Charles P Tenney For Sale

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1868 Eastern Express Co. George Chick, Fire Dept Bangor Me, Charles P Tenney:
$50.00

February 14, 1868, Eastern Express Company of Boston, Courier Envelope from George H. Chick at Bangor Maine. Mr Chick was Fire Department Foreman at Eagle Engine Company #3 House on Columbia Street. He is listed as a harness maker by occupation. The envelope contained $1460. ($1000. in checks and $460. in currency) for Charles P. Tenney, a well-to do gentleman of Houlton Maine. The original receipt, signed by Charles P. Tenney, is still in the envelope. The note is embossed. George Chick\'s name is mentioned several times in the March 21, 1870 Bangor Maine Mayor\'s Address, regarding his Fire Department position and expenditures paid to him for firewood, harness work, etc.Fascinating post-Civil War history from Bangor - Houlton Maine.