Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies receipt

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies receipt: The image shows a vintage receipt from the Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies, dated June 2, 1888, issued in Chicago, Illinois, acknowledging the receipt of a contribution amounting to $50, contributed by the Chester Sunday School Presbyterian Church of Hudson, N.Y. presumably in a bid to support educational initiatives facilitated by the board; the receipt, signed by the treasurer C.M. Charnley, expresses gratitude for the contribution, although it shows signs of ink smudging
Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies receipt

The image shows a vintage receipt from the Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies, dated June 2, 1888, issued in Chicago, Illinois, acknowledging the receipt of a contribution amounting to $50, contributed by the Chester Sunday School Presbyterian Church of Hudson, N.Y. presumably in a bid to support educational initiatives facilitated by the board; the receipt, signed by the treasurer C.M. Charnley, expresses gratitude for the contribution, although it shows signs of ink smudging

Name/Title

Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies receipt

Entry/Object ID

chs-010133

Description

The image shows a vintage receipt from the Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies, dated June 2, 1888, issued in Chicago, Illinois, acknowledging the receipt of a contribution amounting to $50, contributed by the Chester Sunday School Presbyterian Church of Hudson, N.Y. presumably in a bid to support educational initiatives facilitated by the board; the receipt, signed by the treasurer C.M. Charnley, expresses gratitude for the contribution. The image shows an old United States postal card, featuring a one-cent stamp with a portrait of a historical figure, likely from the late 19th century, as evidenced by the date stamp from May 21, 1888, and the ornate design framing the portrait; it is addressed in elegant handwriting to a recipient in Chester, N.Y., with an instruction printed on the card stating, "Nothing but the address to be on this side," indicating its purpose and period of use in postal history.

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

May 23 10:15 AM 88

Dimensions

Height

7.6 cm

Width

13.1 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 27, 2026