1847 Pre Civil War Canton ME Town IOU to Teacher William Bicknell Daniel Ludden For Sale

This unique document is an original IOU from the town of Canton, Maine to teacher William Bicknell dated 1847. It serves as a fascinating glimpse into pre-Civil War America, specifically the educational system of the time.

The IOU was signed by Daniel Ludden, a Selectman of Canton. Its historical significance cannot be overstated, and it would make an excellent addition to any collection of 19th-century American paper documents.

All ephemera has wear commensurate to age, including, potentially: nicks, folds, smudges, rips at edges, stains, old smells, minor rips, small holes, and other imperfections. You get what you see :)

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