A receipt and explanatory letter:
Receipt
Penned on front: "The estate of Jane Moler Deceast to Samuel Avis for boarding washing and lodging while sick and other expenses commencing in July 13, 1826, at nine dollars per month until December 5th...." "The whole amount for keeping Jane Moler while at my house $179.07 Sam'l Avis"
Penned on back are three affidavits dated May 26, 1827, signed by John Moler referencing said lodging at Avis' home in Harpers Ferry.
Explanatory letter
Included is a typed letter dated September 21, 1958, from Boyd B. Stutler to Major Perry, who owned the item. Paragraph 4 references Samuel Avis' claim on the estate of Jane Moler.