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Peoples Ferry Company Circular

Boston, MA: Peoples Ferry Company, 1853. A circular sent out to the stockholders of the Peoples Ferry Company on October 10, 1853. The company was a city subsidized ferry transportation for Boston Harbor, between East Boston and Boston. This circular was sent out to inform the stockholders of possible changes to their by-laws which could be voted on at a meeting on October 28, 1853. The company itself did not prove profitable and even with help from the city of Boston, was forced to liquidated in 1868. On the back it is inscribed "Certificate of Shares in Peoples Ferry Co., August 3rd, 1854" Single fold. Measures 10" x 7 3/4" (folded) 15" x 10" (unfolded). Age toning. Crease marks. Minor stains on bottom left corner.

Price: $225.00

Item #28001289