1875 Menu St George Hotel Evansville Ind Dinner John W Foster Minister to Mexico

Description

This is an old  menu  from The St. George Hotel in Evansville, Indiana.  The hotel was built in 1872 and was razed in 1915.  The menu was for a complimentary dinner for the Hon. John W. Foster, U. S. Minister to Mexico, on Dec., 27th 1875.  Says it was given by his "fellow citizens at his home".  Extensive menu appears to be from the hotel/restaurant...perhaps he lived there.
Bi-fold leaflet announces dinner on front, hotel on back, menu inside,  measures 5" x 6" (folded).
Fair condition- it has marks, soil, corner bends and  paper has darkened.  Sold "as found".