Business correspondence of George Andurs of Adams, Jefferson County, NY in his several professional capacities. Topics include instructions to Farmers Fire Insurance and Loan Company agents with notes of rates for special premiums for various occupations and goods, list of un-insurables including brimstone works, malt houses, gun powder makers, snuff mills, varnish makers, and theaters. Some letters, pertaining to the general store and debt collection businesses are jointly addressed to him and his partner, Mr. Harter. George Andrus’ 1822 post masters appointment is noted in a letter signed by the Postmaster General, J. Neigs.