The Winterthur Library

 The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum

5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware  19735

Telephone: 302-888-4600 or 800-448-3883

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

 

Title:               Receipts collection

Dates:             1725-1897

Call No.:         Col. 149

Acc. No.:        [various]

Quantity:        4 boxes

Location:        34 E 1

 

SCOPE AND CONTENT

 

This artificial and still open collection contains receipts for household products and personal goods.  Such things as house furnishings, clothing, pottery, textiles, food, etc. are included.  Of the 150 or so items in the collection, over 60% date from the 19th century; the remainder originated from the 18th century.

 

ORGANIZATION

 

Arranged in accession number order.

  

LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

 

The materials are in English.

 

RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

 

Collection is open to the public.  Copyright restrictions may apply.

           

PROVENANCE

 

Gifts and purchases from various sources.    

 

ACCESS POINTS

 

            Topics:            Receipts (Acknowledgments) \z United States.

                                    Paint.

                                    Rent.

                                    Furniture.

                                    Silver-plated ware.

                                    Glassware.

                                    Textile fabrics.

                                    Jewelry.

                                    Metal-work.

                                    Wall hangings.

                                    Carpenters.

                                    Floor coverings.

                                    Pottery.

                                    Candles.

                                    Museums.

                                    Libraries.

                                    Books.

                                    Casual labor.

                                    Musical instruments.

                                    Stone industry and trade.

                                    Wood products.

                                    Artists.

                                    Animals.

                                    Clothing and dress.

                                    Periodicals.

                                    Water.

                                    Food.

                                    Footwear.

                                    Clocks and watches.

                                    Soap.  

                                    House furnishings.

                                    Petroleum.

                                    Engraving.

                                    Vehicles.

                                    Clubs.

                                    Hardware.

                                    Business records - United States.

                                    Retail trade - History - 18th century.

                                    Retail trade - History - 19th century.

                                    Receipts.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

 

Note: This finding aid also includes receipts found in other collections besides Collection 149.

 

RECEIPTS

CALL NUMBER

ACCESSION NUMBER

SELLER

BUYER

PLACE

DATE

SUBJECTS

DESCRIPTION

Col. 149, box 1

54.37.93

Lynsord Lardner

John Pugh

Philadelphia, PA

Feb. 27, 1750

rent

quitrent in Lancaster Co.

Col. 149, box 1

55.10.1

various (John Tanguy, William Kennedy)

Liberty Browne

[Philadelphia, PA]

1815-1816

accounts current

page from receipt book

Col. 149, box 1

56x005.32

Faulding & Wheeler

F. Booth

May 15, 1826

paints

regilding; embossed seal.

Col. 149, box 1

56x005.40,.45a-b

Rickman & Rolf

Jonathan Michie

July 7, 1787; July 21, 1788; Jan. 16, 1789

misc.; glassware

on account; bottles; all have embossed seal.

Col. 149, box 1

58x008.9

C. Vanderbilt

Capt. Brooks

New York, NY

Sept. 12, 18--

furniture

20 stools.

Col. 149, box 1

60x013.1

Jno. Clements

Henry Wyckman (Wagman?)

Fishkill

June 4, 1771

accounts current

Col. 149, box 1

60x013.2

estate of Samuel Mabbett

Henry Wagman

Nov. 25, 1785

accounts current

Col. 149, box 1

60x024.1

Stephen Minard

May 30, 1810

furniture

bamboo chairs

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.10

N. Jarviz, collector

Peter McCartee

New York, NY

1817

taxation

printed form; for lots at Bowery & Elizabeth Sts.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.103

Church of the Redeemer

Mr. W.W. Hooper

Brooklyn, NY

Feb. 1, 1868

rent

pew rent paid in advance; printed.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.109

A. White (on behalf of the Vestry)

J. Morgan

May 4, 1850

misc.

for the salary of Bishop Cable.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.110

New York Athletic Club?

W.E. Van Wyck; for 3 other people

[June 30, 1871]

memberships

probably athletic club, "NY A Club".

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.111

James Simmons

July 17

misc.

unknown; signed by M.B. Patterson; torn.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.14

George Arenfred

Lewis Dixson

New York, NY

Nov. 1, 1816

rent

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.17

Wm. Scudder

Sarah Brown

New York, NY

Nov. 6, 1818

furniture

for bedstead

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.2

McCormmick

Leavon Dixon

New York, NY

1807

furniture

coffin

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.58-59

George Arenfred

Lewis Dixon

New York, NY

Feb. 1, 1817; Nov. 1, 1817

rent

rent.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.64-65

Samuel Y. Allaire

Mrs. Sarah Brown

New York, NY

Nov. 1, 1824; May 2, 1825

rent

rent.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.66

Samuel Y. Allaire

Mrs. Sarah Dixon

New York, NY

Nov. 1, 1825

rent

rent.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.69

Wm. Benjamin

Matt. Pelletreau, Mary Johnson

New York, NY

May 5, 1825

taxation

taxes on house at 14 Rose St.

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.83

Henry T. Kiersted, collector

Isaac Sherwood

New York

Feb. 6, 1841

taxation

house & lot

Col. 149, box 1

61x019.85

John Coon, collector

Isaac Sherwood

New York

Feb. 9, 1841

taxation

house & lot

Col. 149, box 1

62x001

Edward Mott

Mrs. Shield

Jan. 18, 1804

silverwork

set of ivory table knives & forks.

Col. 149, box 1

62x026

William Winthrop

William Shaw

Aug. 31, 1781

taxation

commonwealth tax, county tax, beef tax

Col. 149, box 1

62x052

Philip Syng, Jr.

Jno. Shewbart

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 7, 1734

silverwork

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

63x014

Matthew Egerton & Son

Daniel McCauley

May 5, 1832

furniture

field bedstead & wash stand.

Col. 149, box 1

63x025

William Wills

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 13, 1787

silverwork, textile fabrics

silver spoon, handkerchief, appron "stolen by Logan".

Col. 149, box 1

63x026

Howell

Richard Buskirk

Philadelphia, PA

November 1787

silverwork

spoons

Col. 149, box 1

63x069

Job Coit

Joseph Baxter

Boston, MA

Feb. 3, 1725

accounts current

on account; receipted by Joseph Davis.

Col. 149, box 1

64x024.2

George Bright

Joshua Pico

Boston, MA

Jan. 16, 1777

rent

house rent.

Col. 149, box 1

64x063

Samuel Claphamson

William Meredith

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 3, 1797

furniture

cabinetwork.

Col. 149, box 1

64x100

M. Egerton

Daniel McAuley

Brunswich, ME?

Sept. 15, 1832

furniture

bedstead

Col. 149, box 1

65x013

Nathan Sheppard

David Royal

1792

labor

digging a grave

Col. 149, box 1

65x014

Thomas Haskel

Abigail Titus

1790

account

Col. 149, box 1

65x022

Will Humphreys

Mr. Willcocks

Dec. 2, 1729

jewelry

gold ring.

Col. 149, box 1

66x084.5

Athenaeum of Philadelphia

E.S. Burd

Philadelphia, PA

June 2, 1841

memberships

printed; athenaeum.

Col. 149, box 1

67x111

James Rivington

Province of New York

New York, NY

July 9, 1783

printing plants

Rivington was his Majesty's Printer for New York.

Col. 149, box 1

67x115

John Pemberton

James & Drinker

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 3, 1770

metalwork

pig iron.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

Wm. McLaughlin [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 15, 1809

footwear

boots.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

John Hall [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 11, 1809

metalwork

gold seal for son, John M. Connelly.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

John Thompson [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 10, 1809

footwear

shoes.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

Otto James [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 22, 1809

wood products

curled maple & sanding.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

Peter Mathews [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 27, 1809

wood products

wood.

Col. 149, box 1

68x022.1

Thomas Lecpin [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 11, 1809

stone industry & trade

curb stone; signed by John Glens.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

Thos. & Jno. Prickett [filed John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 8, 1815

food

barrels of flour.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

Mich. & Thos. Anthony [filed John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 22, 1815

lighting

mantel lamps.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

James Cornwell [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 12, 1816

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

G. Kerns, Jr. [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 22, 1815

clothing & dress

pantaloons.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

G. Kerns? [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 18, 1815

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

W. Milliken [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 25, 1815

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x023.14

Samuel Reynolds [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 10, 1816

accounts current

on account; signed by Joseph Roberts.

Col. 149, box 1

68x025.6

Caldeleugh & Thomas

Isaac Harvey, Jr.

Mar. 27, 1811

wall hangings

paper hanging & mending; [probably part of recpt. book]

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

Jno. Biorere [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 17, 1813

books

1 copy of "Lands of Pennsylvania".

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

John Thompson [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

June 7 & 9, 1813

footwear

boots, on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

? Droz [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

May 11, 1813

clocks & watches

for winding clock.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

James Darrack [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

May 11, 1813

clothing & dress

hats.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

Thomas & Jno. Prickett [filed J. Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

June 9, 1813

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.1

Nathan Adams [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 27, 1813

textile fabrics

1 piece of cloth.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

R. Haydock & Sons [filed John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Feb. 27, 1815

accounts current

on account; signed by John M. Collin.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

Jacob Carr [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 23, 1815

food

beef; signed by Joseph Sybert.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

Samuel Curry [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 14, 1815

footwear

shoes for son; signed by James Fuller.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

John Binns [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 10, 1815

periodicals

subscription to "Democratic Press"; signed John Pelham.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

Manuel Eyre [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 31, 1815

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

Charles A. Droz [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 30, 1815

clocks & watches

for winding clock.

Col. 149, box 1

68x026.2

Alexander Cook [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 2, 1815

soaps, candles

soap, candles.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

John Simon [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Aug. 24, 1807

food

bread.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

Benjamin Lee [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Sept. 17, 1807

labor

for paving at house.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

William Collans [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Sept. 7, 1807

labor

hauling dirt.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

John MacGregor [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Aug. 25, 1807

accounts current

on account; signed by William Matthews.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

John Aithen [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Sept. 23, 1807

silverwork

12 dessert spoons.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.1

John Pallance? [filed under John Connelly]

John Connelly

Philadelphia, PA

Sept. 1, 1807

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

68x028.6

Joseph Lownes

Leunus Clarkson

Nov. 28, 1796

bonds

bonds of Jas. Uriens received by Clarkson.

Col. 149, box 1

68x031.1

Joseph B. Sapslez

Isaac Harvey, Jr.

Dec. 14, 1825

floor coverings

venetian carpet & binding.

Col. 149, box 1

68x031.1

Gardiner & Vernon

Isaac Harvey, Jr.

Jan. 7, 1826

pottery & glassware; lighting

astral lamp; exchanged porcelain vase.

Col. 149, box 1

70x091.121

Jeremiah Dunaway

A. Pickens

Nov. 15, 1823

textile fabrics

repairing cotton wheels, weaving cloth.

Col. 149, box 1

70x091.122

John F. Hoeren?

Isaac Harreigh?

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 22, 1827

textile fabrics

promotion & making silk.

Col. 149, box 1

70x091.125

Joseph Hawthorne

Joseph H. Siddall

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 19, 1869; Feb. 5, 1869

machinery

hemp-brake.

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.37

Samuel Baldwin

Milford

Oct. 1828

animals

14 sheep to repay in wool

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.38

Samuel Baldwin

misc.

assess damage of ?

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.41

MA

1832

misc.

for monies received for building of meeting house

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.45

Babcock & Galpin

Daniel Baldwin

New Haven, CT

Sept. 24, 1839

publishers/publishing?

printed; for one year

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.46

Babcock

David Baldwin

New Haven, CT

Mar. 10, 1840

publishers/publishing?

printed; for one year

Col. 149, box 1

70x128.47

Babcock & Wildman

David Baldwin

New Haven, CT

Sept. 16, 1841

publishers/publishing?

printed; for one year

Col. 149, box 1

71x076.7

D. Rhoads

James B. Hubley

Berks Co., PA

Mar. 26, 1824

accounts current

Rhoads was treasurer & money was paid back for absence.

Col. 149, box 1

71x090

C. Gore

William Hartshone & Co.

Boston, MA

Sept. 24, 1787

accounts current

draughting paper & on account.

Col. 149, box 1

71x144

A. Imbert

W.H. Van Vliet

New York

Oct. 4, 1897

engraving; prints

landscape & building views.

Col. 149, box 1

71x236

Joanna Mofat

Peter Romig or Romik

June 10, 1816

education

for training as a seamstress

Col. 149, box 1

71x236

Mosart

Machdalena Housen

1816

education

learning to be a seamstress

Col. 149, box 1

72x003.2

Piam Cushing

Hingham

Sep. 7, 1762

furniture

stand table

Col. 149, box 1

72x116

John Wanton

estate of Christian Ellery

Newport, RI

1789

taxation

import duties

Col. 149, box 1

72x117

Jacob Richardson

Sam Vernon

New York, NY

1789

correspondence

receipt of letter from Estate of C. Ellery

Col. 149, box 1

72x236

E. Bruks

William Pepperrell

Kittery, ME

Oct. 26, 1712

[textile fabrics]

2 pieces of fabrics? on reverse, Debroah Wincoll.

Col. 149, box 1

72x339

C. Smyley

John Hamilton

Philadelphia, PA

June 27, 1811

silverwork

1 silverplated candlestick, 1/2 doz. knife and fork

Col. 149, box 1

72x341

1799

building materials

list of expenses, suppliers listed by date

Col. 149, box 1

72x355

George Sears, revenue collector

Samuel Freebody

Newport, RI

Sept. 30, 1796

taxation

receipt of annual duty of $3 on carriage

Col. 149, box 1

72x356.7

Wilmington Boarding School

Wilmington, DE

1849

education

description and expectations of school

Col. 149, box 1

73x137.6

E & R. Parker; Benjamin Harbeson, agent

J.B. Parker

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 13, 1819

misc.

box.

Col. 149, box 1

73x139

G. Cardelli

James Madison

Washington, D.C.

July 29, 1820

sculpture

two busts of Jefferson

Col. 149, box 1

73x143

George Ingels

United States Arsenal

[Harpers Ferry, VA]

July 6, 1802

military supplies

bar lead, rifles, cloth; for use of Indian annuities

Col. 149, box 1

73x146.1

Samuel Weld

estate of Maddon Wilcot

1752

furniture

coffin

Col. 149, box 1

73x146.2

Stephen Miller

estate of Cornelius Elwell

1790

furniture

2 coffins

Col. 149, box 1

73x189.4

Ramapo Works, per John Osborn

J.G. Pierson & Brothers, John De Coyelle

Haverstraw

Dec. 25, 1807?

hardware

nails.

Col. 149, box 1

73x287.11

Nathan Allen

Abner Vincent

June 17, 1826

accounts acurrent

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

74x119

Daniel Zelley

John Ridgway

July 9, 1775

textile fabrics

for weaving a coverlet.

Col. 149, box 1

74x148.4

Law Library Company of Philadelphia

Edward S. Burd

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 21, 1826

libraries

printed; law library; receipted by T.J. Wharton.

Col. 149, box 1

74x148.6

E. Hobson

Mr. Farmer

June 22, 1836

books

piano instruction book.

Col. 149, box 1

74x183

John Van Houten

Peter D. Vroom

May 6, 1794

furniture

"sulkey chair" sold at Vandingers Vendue.

Col. 149, box 1

74x244.6

Herman Soper

Nathan Gurney

Abington

Nov. 29, 1819

labor

for work on new meeting house.

Col. 149, box 1

74x400.6

New England Organ Co.

Catholic Seminary

Boston, MA

Oct. 13, 1885

musical instruments

on account; printed with organ shown, gray paper.

Col. 149, box 1

75x046.198-.203

Conn. Mutual Life Ins. Co.

William Savage

Hartford, CT

1859-1866

insurance

printed forms; premiums for life insurance

Col. 149, box 1

75x046.21b

Nathan Young

town treasury

Sterting

Sep. 14, 1850

labor

building town bridge

Col. 149, box 1

75x046.220

Laurence Leillis

Lawrence Lillis

Sandyhook

Feb. 26, 1867

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

75x147

Mon---

Mrs. Cutts

Washington, D.C.

Jan. 2, 1824

vehicles

carriage, sold for Mrs. Madison.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.101

estate of Josp. Shoemaker [filed J. Barge

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 12, 1798; Dec. 13, 1798; Dec. 14, 1798

misc.

dividends of the estate.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

Jno. Geyer [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 4, 1805

periodicals

german paper.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

Lawrence Herbert [filed Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 31, 1804

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

John Simon [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 17, 1804

accounts current

on account; signed by John Gunther.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

Green & Deihl [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 24, 1804

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

Henry Ritter [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 1, 1804; Jan. 1, 1804

food

bread for Ann Ritter.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.102

T. Coulson [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 1, 1805

periodicals

"American Daily Advertiser".

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.109

Charles Evens

Samuel Dunnock?

Baltimore, MD

July 13, 1831

food

corn.

Col. 149, box 1

75x288.109

Capt. Evens

Leven Travers

Baltimore, MD

July 13, 1831

food

corn.

Col. 149, box 1

76x019.10

Jacob Ribwater [filed under Walton]

George Walton

1818-1819

misc.

lime account list

Col. 149, box 1

76x019.9

George Walton

1818-1819

accounts current

cash account list

Col. 149, box 1

76x023

Joseph Flounder

estate of Ephram Rusell

1791

misc.

?

Col. 149, box 1

76x075.5

Th. T. Tucker

Timothy Green

Feb. 9, 1807

taxation

printed form; in conformity of Act of Congress to "promote the progress of useful arts"

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.10-12

Abraham Miefre

Abraham Mettler

Lancaster Co., PA

1823-1824

footwear

$6 for pair of boots (2 receipts in German)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.1063

Daniel Lamp [filed under (german)]

1835

(german)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.1064

John Hassinger

1792

(german)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.1073-1075

Richard Hockley

Michael Herly

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 20, 1793

misc.

payment of 50 shillings

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.16-17

Curtis Clay [filed under Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 3, 1782

education

3 diff receipts per page, several payments for schooling

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.18

Jacob Engle

Daniel Undercopler

1859

taxation

collection of poor tax for Bristol Twp. $3.32 total

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.2

Peter Eckert

Molley Miller/Snyder

Wommels

Jan. 15, 1810

misc.

store goods, incl. letter

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.21

Alexander Pflattman

Jan. 10, 1813

(german)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.39

George Ziegler

Dec. 12, 1800

(german)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.40

George Ziegler

George Zinn

Harrisburgh, PA

July 21, 1802

misc.

expense when attending orphans court

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.41

George Ziegler

John Bamberger

Harrisburgh, PA

Sept. 9, 1803

misc.

tavern expenses at time of proving the will

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.42

John Kantner

Nicholas Dick

Nov. 11, 1796

legal documents

power of attorney

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.43

Leonard Schintzig, Maria Putnam

Feb. 22, 1767

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.50

George Rohrbach Bond

John Rohrbach Sr.

Apr. 3, 1875

misc.

sundries

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.51

Jacob Rauch for Catherine Albright

John G. Woolison

Aug. 10, 1839

real property

$335.25 from sale of real estate

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.53

Daniel Beck

John -----

misc.

paymnt of $54.00 including interest

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.55

J.W. Hand

Davies Wallace

Oct. 22, 1829

misc.

$10.52 balance

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.56

William Scull

John Foust

Berks Co., PA

Nov. 20, 1767

labor

one pound 13 shillings for surveying land

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.58

Daniel Zacharias

Daniel Peter

Berks Co., PA

Oct. 28, 1772

real property

recvd full amount for 100 acres of land

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.59

Daniel Durk

Daniel Durk

textile fabrics

blue dyed cloth

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.60

Nicholas Sheffer

(german)

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.62

John Eckert

John Scheffer

March 7, 1816

misc.

as a witness for 3 days and mileage

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.63

John Scheffer

Apr. 16, 1824

interest

interest on written judgment

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.64

John Scheffer

food

50 bushels of wheat

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.66

Henry & Abraham Light

Marvin Gattal/ John Groh/ Millard

Nov. 28, 1822

misc.

administrators of Henry Light decd.

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.67

Treasury Office of Pa.

Abraham Long

Dauphin Co., PA

March 8, 1813

real property

250 acres and patent fees

Col. 149, box 1

76x098.9

Rudolph Reger

George Cress

Oct. 4, 1800

1 pound 10 shillings

Col. 149, box 1

76x195

Thomas Bazin

William Waine

Boston, MA

Jan. 17, 1770

furniture

black walnut leather bottom chairs.

Col. 149, box 1

76x203

John Flaxman

John Sebright

Feb. 9, 1784

stone industry & trade, wood products

embossed seal; marble slab, chimney piece, wood ornament

Col. 149, box 1

76x341.2

John M. Gardner

L.H. Smith

Philadelphia, PA

Oct. 8, 1867

furniture

on account; printed in various types.

Col. 149, box 1

77x015

Benjamin Fitch

estate of Robert Avery

Boston, MA

May 2, 1723

clothing & dress; undertakers & undertaking

for gloves for funeral

Col. 149, box 1

77x018

(filed under Davis)

Capt. Davis

May 23, 1772

misc., clothing

writing paper, sleeve buttons, tobacco, blue and starch, meal, shirt, combs, rum, smoothing iron, straw

Col. 149, box 1

77x203

Joseph Wadleigh

John Storer

Wells

Nov. 24, 1750

labor

time & labor building mill.

Col. 149, box 1

77x222

John Flaxman, Jr.

John Sebright

May 28, 1783

artists

figure of Miss Sebright & bust of Mercury.

Col. 149, box 1

77x261.4

Mchhl.? Haffa

Conrad Ort for Thomas Dundas

Oct. 5, 1791

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

77x261.6

Rd. Stockton

Thomas Leaming & Mrs. Lydia Eldredge

Cape May [NJ]

Mar. 25, 1796

misc.

Stockton was counsel for Leaming & Eldredge.

Col. 149, box 1

77x261.8

Jacob Millison

Conrad Ort

Apr. 10, 1799

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

77x476.2

Amos Knight

Franklin Budd

Dec. 13, 1817

clothing & dress

for making jacket & pantaloons.

Col. 149, box 1

77x532.17

Henry Howell [filed under Daniel Phoenix]

Daniel Phoenix

New York

June 29, 1775

metalwork

bar iron.

Col. 149, box 1

77x532.17

Peter Schenk [filed under Daniel Phoenix]

Daniel Phoenix

New York

July 5, 1775

misc.

4 lottery tickets.

Col. 149, box 1

77x532.17

William Smith [filed under Daniel Phoenix]

Daniel Phoenix

New York

July 6, 1775

lighting

oil; signed by Elias Burger.

Col. 149, box 1

77x532.17

Nicholas Townsend [filed Daniel Phoenix]

Daniel Phoenix

New York

June 30, 1775

accounts current

demand due estate of William Hutbond.

Col. 149, box 1

77x532.17

Jno. Cobb, Jr. [filed under Daniel Phoenix]

Daniel Phoenix

New York

June 30, 1775

metalwork

bar iron.

Col. 149, box 1

77x581.3

Adams & Co.

S. Caldwell

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 14, 1849

misc.

delivery of package

Col. 149, box 1

77x657

Job Burnham

Nathaniel Burnham

1846

clothing & dress

cloak and wearing apprarel

Col. 149, box 1

78x014.3

Joseph Forman

John Moore

New Town

Sept. 24, 1788

animals

2 cows bought at vendue directed by William Laurence.

Col. 149, box 1

78x090.1-.2

Timo. Green

Jonathan Trumbull

Aug. 1774

accounts current

.2 - 40 shilling note printed by T. Green 1775

Col. 149, box 1

78x148

John Tolman, Jr.

Edward Hutchinson

Dorchester

Sept. 8, 1762

furniture

pair of chaise wheels.

Col. 149, box 1

78x273

H. Augure

A.R. Street

New Haven [CT]

July 11, 1837

artists

"Jepthah & Daughter"; Augure was a sculptor.

Col. 149, box 1

79x115.9

Z.R.Combs

Oliver B. Jones

Brooklyn, NY

Dec. 17, 1842

rent; taxation

taxes on rent

Col. 149, box 1

79x130

Samuel Atkinson

Silas A. Crane

Philadelphia, PA

Apr. 13, 1830

periodicals

subscription to "Saturday Evening Post".

Col. 149, box 1

80x027.55

City Fire Insurance Co.

W.W. Lyon

Hartford, CT

July 11, 1864

insurance

printed form; Washington stamp

Col. 149, box 1

80x108.56

Robinson & White

John C. Pillsbury

Concord, NH

Jan. 1, 1856

public utilities

use of Aqueduct Water; printed.

Col. 149, box 1

81x131.16

G.R. Graham & Co.

Ann Hendrickson

Philadelphia, PA

June 14, 1841

periodicals

"Saturday Evening Post"; signed by J.H. Culberthson.

Col. 149, box 1

81x131.31-32

Darnell & Upham

A.S. Cohen

Boston, MA

Aug. 1, 1887; Nov. 1, 1887

rent

rent; printed, buildings & street shown, pink paper.

Col. 149, box 1

81x131.4

Atkinson & Alexander

H.F. Leib for Caleb Cornwall

Philadelphia, PA

July 23, 1827

periodicals

subscription to the "Casket".

Col. 149, box 1

81x176

John Rhode

Stewards of Bethlehem

Feb. 23, 1761

wood products

cutting 33 cords of woods for those listed.

Col. 149, box 1

81x232

George Kraft

Mr. Cresson

Oct. 13, 1817

furniture

low post bedstead.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

Adam Erben [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

July 26, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

Hoffman & Cornman [filed Jacob Barge]

Jacob Perch

Philadelphia, PA

July 25, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

Constant Wilkins [filed Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

July 22, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

John Ballard? [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

July 29, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

Abraham Carlile [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge

Philadelphia, PA

July 22, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

William Rush [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Perch

Philadelphia, PA

July 29, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x242

R. Bowman [filed under Jacob Barge]

Jacob Barge for Edward Penington

Philadelphia, PA

July 22, 1763

accounts current

on account.

Col. 149, box 1

81x259

S. Chaudron & Co.

E.S. Burd

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 14, 1807

clocks & watches

gold watch.

Col. 149, box 1

81x260

Adam Ramage, W. Wilson

Mr. N. Robbins

Philadelphia, PA

Oct. 1, 1817

silverwork

silver teaspoons, ladle, tongs, snuff box, cork screw.

Col. 149, box 1

81x280.7

Moses Wilder, Jr.

Joseph Symonds

Topsfield

Mar. 9, 1804

misc.

"slice & tongues for the school house".

Col. 149, box 1

81x440

Phm. Rigder

George Smith

Sept. 15, 1758

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 1

81x440

Brian Wilkinson

George Smith

Sept. 11, 1758

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 1

81x440

Samuel Chancellor

George Smith

Sept. 7, 1758

beverages

casks of wine.

Col. 149, box 1

81x440

Sam. & Arch. McCall

George Smith

Sept. 7, 1758

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 1

81x443

James Portnoy

Katherine Warner, Isaac Warner

1701

wood products

apricot boards for use of Joseph Wood of New Castle.

Col. 149, box 1

81x449

William Rush

Jacob Morgan

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 1, 1802

food

estate of Jacob Morgan indebted to W. Rush

Col. 149, box 1

81x450

Sylvia Brown [filed under William Rush]

William Rush

Aug. 25, 1825

clothing & dress

payment for blue frock coat

Col. 149, box 1

83x058

Thomas Brown

Thomas Reeves, estate of Mary Brown

May 1, 1812

undertakers & undertaking

for coffin

Col. 149, box 1

83x132

Daniel Oyster

Frederick Smith

Reading, PA

May 21, 1824

clocks & watches

cleaning watch; page from book.

Col. 149, box 1

83x190

Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon

E.E. Knight & others

Philadelphia, PA

July 11, 1863

restaurants, lunchrooms, etc.

printed in red & blue; donation by Phila. Commercial Rooms.

Col. 149, box 1

PH 1231.10

John Quincy Adams

James Handy

Washington, D.C.

Dec. 13, 1824

misc.

money loaned to Second Presbyterian Church

Col. 149, box 1

PH 1231.12

Jacob Barr, collector

William B. Sharp

Wilmington, DE

June 28, 1845

taxation

annual county and poor tax

Col. 149, box 1

PH 1330

Jared Hurlbut

John Turner

Colchester, CT

Jan. 1837

furniture

for dressing feathers; illustration of machine for drying feathers for upholstery purposes

Col. 149, box 1

PH 1351.5

A. Waldo

E. Hounsfield

Jefferson Co., NY

1818

surveyors and surveying

surveying

Col. 149, box 1

PH 522

Benjamin Balch

Danvers, MA

Oct. 18, 1781

furniture, metalwork, pottery & glassware

desk, tables, chairs, kettle, pot, handirons, crockery ware, plate, pans, scakes, candlesticks

Col. 149, box 1

PH 534

David Peirson Hayward, Ebenezer Hayward

Braintree, MA

May 25, 1774

furniture, silver

bed & bedding, Indian blanket, spoons

Col. 149, box 1

PH 944.1-.2

William Wills

Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 13, 1787

silver, clothing & dress

spoon, handkerchief, apron stolen by "Logan"; note about spoon

Col. 149, box 1

PH 977-978

John Cogswell

Caleb Davis

Boston, MA

Nov. 4, 1769

furniture

mahogany bureau, tea board

Col. 149, box 1

PH 979.1-.2

John Cogswell

Caleb Davis

Boston, MA

Sept. 21, 1789

building materials

surveyed boards

Col. 149, box 2

02x158.2

John Round & Son

Sheffield, England

Nov. 8, 1879

accounts current

printed form

Col. 149, box 2

02x180

New England Mutual Accident Association

George M. Voris

Boston, MA

June 20, 1890

Insurance

printed form with image of train, ships

Col. 149, box 2

04x026

J.B. Luce (under Luce)

New York, NY

Art

payment for colored engraving of Peale's "Court of Death"

Col. 149, box 2

04x162.4

Weniger & Co.

Mrs. Victor Augerer

Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 21, 1927

Travel

printed form; passage on steamship

Col. 149, box 2

05x064.12

Edward Seares

Isaac Harris

Nov. 28, 1726

Carpentry

sawing and building of new mill

Col. 149, box 2

06x064.2-.3, .5

Alabastine Co.

Green & Co.

Grand Rapids, MI

Mar. 28, 1883

Misc.

plaster; 2 printed forms and envelope

Col. 149, box 2

07x110

William Milnor

John Mulford

Aug. 13, 1783

Clocks and watches

clock

Col. 149, box 2

70x128.16

John Fowler

Thos. Jacobs

Ipswich, MA

1713

misc.

share of estate?

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1065

W. Gattin

Michael Kauffman

June 30, 1894

4 seperate receipts w/ diff. dates,small seal of congress

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1066

Thomas W. Milly

Lancaster Co. [PA]

Dec. 6, 1794

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1067

Georg Kimmel

1810

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1068

Johannes D.

1822

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1069

Jacob Fa---

April, 1811

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1070

Jacob

Peter

March 22, 1819

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1071

Jan. 4, 1809

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.1072

Maria

Julius

Oct. 1, 1809

(german) itemized list

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.52

Polly Bechtel

Berks Co., PA

1852

misc.

record of receipts

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.68

Abraham Deturk/ Daniel Swan/ John Rolfman

John Roadermell

May 13, 1820

misc.

dividend of balance of estate of Catherine Deturk decd.

Col. 149, box 2

76x098.8

Lancaster, PA

1845

(german)

Col. 149, box 2

84x047.1

Edward Physick

Mary Lingard

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 10, 1773

rent

rent; Physick was Keeper of Seal of PA, agent of W. Penn

Col. 149, box 2

85x015

John Connelly

Mrs. Doyle [Doile]

May 16, 1805

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 2

85x015

A. Nettil & Co.?

Mrs. Doyle [Doile]

May 1, 1805

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 2

85x015

Alex McDonald

Mrs. Doyle [Doile]

Apr. 10, 1805

picture frames & framing

gilt frame; page from book?

Col. 149, box 2

85x015

W. Hoffman

Mrs. Doyle [Doile]

Apr. 14, 1805

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 2

85x015

Jno. Baylor

Mrs. Doyle [Doile]

May 21, 1805

accounts current

on account; page from book?

Col. 149, box 2

85x025

Patrick Lyon

John Steele

Aug. 5, 1819

metalwork; [also stone industry]

fire proof iron doors; reverse for stone work.

Col. 149, box 2

85x026.2

Elizabeth Stuart

Mr. Meredith

June 20, 1800

clothing & dress

silk stockings.

Col. 149, box 2

86x075

Josiah Ingraham

Richardson Miner

New Haven [CT]

Aug. 20, 1758

glassware

bottles.

Col. 149, box 2

86x075

Elijah Kellog

Romeo Lowney

Elizabeth Town

Aug. 22, 1813

silverwork

spoons [silver or pewter?]

Col. 149, box 2

88x001

C. Johnston

Miss Mary E. Paine

Boston, MA

Feb. 6, 1864

misc.

"for 24 hours before [?] drawing commencing..."

Col. 149, box 2

88x050

Timothy Andrus

John Camp

Farmington

1743

accounts current

on account; [hard to read].

Col. 149, box 2

88x124

James Parker

William Wickham

New York, NY

misc.

for maintainance of Capt. Newton's child.

Col. 149, box 2

88x124

Jonathan Lownsbery

William Wickham

New York, NY

Mar. 30, 1765

accounts current

yearly fee for illegible item.

Col. 149, box 2

88x124

Timothy Ogden

William Wickham

New York, NY

Mar. 19, 1765

footwear

shoes & boots, repairs to shoes.

Col. 149, box 2

88x124

Jno. Lewis

William Wickham

New York, NY

Mar. 18, 1765

hair

for dressing hair.

Col. 149, box 2

98x016

Capt. John Bussey & Ship Amethyst

Robert Martin

Boston, MA

Apr. 18, 1825

Pottery

demand receipt for earthenware lost of stolen during voyage from Liverpool to Boston

Col. 149, box 2

98x018

John Boyer

Charles & Polly Sumner

Boston, MA

May 27, 1808

Furniture; Pottery

bed & bedding, looking glass, tables, china, mugs, bowls, kettles, andirons, dishes

Col. 149, box 2

98x122.6

Hannah Morgin

John Betteys

Chelmsford [MA]

Sept. 21, 1776

Beds and bedding

coverlid, bed ticking

Col. 149, box 3

00x081.3

Nicholas Bush

Redwood

April 1849

furniture

table, stand, bed, looking glass

Col. 149, box 3

01x089

Wm. Hunneman

Mathew Gurney

Boston, MA

Sept. 1, 1819

labor

repairing meeting house vane

Col. 149, box 3

01x106.11

Stanford, D.L.

Chester Farring

Auburn

Feb. 1, 1847

labor

flagging and pounding stone for sidewalk

Col. 149, box 3

01x121.1

Arth. Langhorne

Mrs. Byard

Apr. 18, 1782

silverwork

silver milk pot, snuff box, sugar ?

Col. 149, box 3

08x118.2

Capt. Ebenezer Guernsey, estate

Lemuel Guernsey, executor

Jan. 25, 1787

silver

silver tankard; signed by James Bates

Col. 149, box 3

08x118.3

Elenor Hall

Lemuel Guernsey, executor

Durham

Aug. 15, 1787

silver

received money ordered in father's will instead of part of silver tankard

Col. 149, box 3

09x112.1

Asher Benjamin

John Lewis

Suffield CT

Feb. 26, 1795

Building materials

two Ionic capitals

Col. 149, box 3

09x112.2

Geo. W. Connarroe

Mrs. Nule

May 1, 1850

Art

for two portraits and frames

Col. 149, box 3

11x055

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Anita Westborn

1914-1919

life insurance

Premium receipt book filled in; image of home office in New York City on back.

Col. 149, box 3

12x020

Bunker Hill Monument Association

William Baker

Boston, MA

March 29, 1825

monuments

subscription for Bunker Hill Monument

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.1

J.E. Stark

William Lathem

Norwalk, CT

Dec. 13, 1899

labor

labor of team and one man, rent of derrick

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.10

Henry Jack

Union County

1856

taxation

taxes

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.11

Farmers' Mutual Life Insurance Co.

John Bachman

1862

taxation

taxes assessed by insurance company for loss of John Denlinger's barn and Daniel Good's mill.

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.2

R.S. Hayes

Silas G. Miller

Middletown, CT

Sept. 4, 1872

taxation

town taxes

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.3

William H. Glover

Phil Curtis

Newtown, CT

Oct. 5, 1868

taxation

town taxes

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.4

Lottie E. Vider

Henry D. Hawley

Farmington, CT

May 18, 1899

misc.

Books of Society for Savings

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.5

W.R. Grace

George B. Baker

Rockland, MA

Oct. 21, 1886

taxation

town taxes

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.6

John Barker

George B. Baker

Hanson, MA

Dec. 28, 1889

taxation

town taxes

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.7

Joel Barlow

Hudson & Goodwin

Hartford, CT

Nov. 27, 1781

misc.

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.8

Jesse Austin

Middletown [CT]

Jan. 31, 1785

misc.

piece cut out

Col. 149, box 3

12x165.9

Samuel Pawling

George L. Baker

Union County

Apr. 9, 1856

taxation

taxes

Col. 149, box 3

13x030

Jonathan Hill; Thomas Patten Jr. (filed under Grant)

Moses Grant

Boston, MA

Jan. 10, 1793

accounts; textiles

photocopy of page from receipt book with two separate receipts.

Col. 149, box 3

16x070.10

Jacob

Jacob Glen

Cherry Valley

1833

labor

putting in sash of panes, plastering, glazing, and other repairs to house

Col. 149, box 3

90x079.4

Ann Kay

John Bennett for Thomas Brown

Mar. 25, 1738

rent

rent.

Col. 149, box 3

92x084

Monumental Bronze Company

Brooklyn, NY

June 26, 1884

sepulchral monuments

confirmation of burial marker erection

Col. 149, box 3

93x050.6

George Way

Charles Swift

[1775-1799]

floor coverings

carpets, amount in lbs.

Col. 149, box 3

95x116.2

Dale & Sykes

McKinney Bros.

Franklin, PA

Oct. 10, 1895

tinware

payment of invoice/ receipt in form of postcard

Col. 149, box 3

95x122.15

John M. Kinistry

Elizabeth Umphry

Oxford

May 15, 1823

household

list of items received

Col. 149, box 3

97x017.2

J.K. Corner

S. Blehan

Fisherville

July 25, 1849

labor; building materials

labor and material for building house

Col. 149, box 3

97x119

Silas Harris

Benjamin Harris, Nehemiah Latham

Bridgewater, MA

Oct. 30, 1773

Furniture; Metal-work

cow, pigs, tables, plates, platters, bed & bedding

Col. 149, box 3

98x135.2

Frye

Isaac Lord

Ipswich [MA]

June 6, 1776

misc.

beaver

Col. 149, box 3

98x135.6

Nicholas Hopping

Isaac Lord

Salem [MA]

Oct. 7, 1785

clothing & dress

hat wool

Col. 149, box 3

99x125.1

T. Miller (filed under Miles)

Kitty Miles

July 17, 1852

equestrian supplies

saddle

Col. 149, box 3

99x125.3

(filed under Miles)

Kitty Miles

Aug. 24, 1854

animals

mare for spring season

Col. 149, box 3

99x125.4

G. & L. Berry (filed under Miles)

Kitty Miles

Salem

July 7, 1855

accounts current

for store account

Col. 149, ovs

08x149

John Joy

Paul Revere

London, England

Aug. 20, 1793

silver

12 desert spoons from Revere

Col. 149, ovs

72x352

Christopher Champlin

Joseph Hamand

Newport, RI

Jan. 26, 1759

misc.

listing of items sold over 2 years

Col. 149, ovs

95x074

Hanson (? Alanson?) Tucker

Elizabeth Waterman

Apr. 25, 1843

farming

farm animals, farm equipment, food, furniture

Col. 149, ovs

95x122.8

Anderson & White

Henry G. Herr

Philadelphia, PA

Mar. 8, 1837

pottery, glassware

list of items bought