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1839 Philadelphia Council Manuscript Resolution – Ordinances Revision Committee Appointment
Approximately 7.5\" by 8\"
Original handwritten council resolution dated April 2, 1839, concerning the appointment of a joint committee to review, revise, and print unpublished ordinances. The document records the motion introduced by Mr. Kieffer and Mr. Humes, its adoption, and the appointment of members from both Select and Common Councils, including Mr. Whiteside and Mr. Osterloh.
This piece provides a glimpse into early 19th-century municipal governance and legal process, showing how ordinances were formally revised and published.
Date: April 2, 1839
Content: Motion, resolution, and appointments to committee
Format: Handwritten manuscript, double-sided
Names Mentioned: Kieffer, Humes, Whiteside, Osterloh
Condition: Good, with age toning, folds, and ink still clear and legible
A rare example of early American city council proceedings—excellent for collectors of legal history, Philadelphia ephemera, 19th-century manuscripts, or municipal government documents.
