This ledger is the earliest recording of the Sisters of Mercy in the United States. The ledger comes from the Pittsburgh Community, which was the first foundation in the country. The ledger notes the entrance information for the first sisters in the country.
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Title: Pittsburgh Ledger / Date: circa 1843-1853 / Creator: Sisters of Mercy, Pittsburgh Community / Description: This ledger is the earliest recording of the Sisters of Mercy in the United States, it comes from the Pittsburgh Community, which was the first foundation in the country. The ledger notes the entrance information for the first sisters in the country. / Source: Pittsburgh Regional Community Collection / Additional Information: (c) Mercy Heritage Center, Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
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