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Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Until 1865, any losses that could not be paid comfortably from the surplus were met by levying a contribution on the Society’s membership. The small, frequent contributions of the Society’s early days are documented in the first two volumes, covering the years 1794-1832. Beginning in 1822, a distinct contribution book and accompanying receipt book were created for each contribution levied as the result of a larger loss. By 1832, the Society’s surplus was such that contributions were...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Until 1865, any losses that could not be paid comfortably from the surplus were met by levying a contribution on the Society’s membership. The small, frequent contributions of the Society’s early days are documented in the first two volumes, covering the years 1794-1832. Beginning in 1822, a distinct contribution book and accompanying receipt book were created for each contribution levied as the result of a larger loss. By 1832, the Society’s surplus was such that contributions were...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Until 1865, any losses that could not be paid comfortably from the surplus were met by levying a contribution on the Society’s membership. The small, frequent contributions of the Society’s early days are documented in the first two volumes, covering the years 1794-1832. Beginning in 1822, a distinct contribution book and accompanying receipt book were created for each contribution levied as the result of a larger loss. By 1832, the Society’s surplus was such that contributions were...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Until 1865, any losses that could not be paid comfortably from the surplus were met by levying a contribution on the Society’s membership. The small, frequent contributions of the Society’s early days are documented in the first two volumes, covering the years 1794-1832. Beginning in 1822, a distinct contribution book and accompanying receipt book were created for each contribution levied as the result of a larger loss. By 1832, the Society’s surplus was such that contributions were...