These are to certify that Richard Lawrence is pursuant to law nominated and appointed one of the fireman of the City of New York painted by H. Inman ; engraved by George W. Hatch

Print shows Neptune/Poseidon seated on the left on dark clouds at water's edge, receiving the keys to the City of New York from a female figure identified as "Protection" and another female figure identified as "Benevolence" is handing a check to a young woman holding an infant, seated on rocks on the right. At the bottom is a remarque showing a fire engine "drawn by N. Gray."

Publication date based on date of issue inscribed in ink on lower right.
Inscribed in ink are the names of "Richard Lawrence" as appointed fireman, "Henry B. Cook" as "Treasr. of the Fire Dept.", and "Tho" [illegible] as "Clerk of the Com" [illegible].
(DLC/PP-1981:315).
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).