The Winterthur Library

The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Winterthur, DE 19735

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OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

Creator: Richardson Family

Title: Papers

Dates: 1675-ca.1910

Call No.: Col. 602

Acc. No.: 53.165, 58x31

Quantity: 9 boxes, 3 volumes

Location: 38 D 2-4

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT

A number of members of the Richardson family, and their relatives through marriage, are represented in this collection. Following are brief biographical sketches of the people whose papers are found herein.

The story of the Richardson family in America began with the immigration of Francis (I) and Rebecca Richardson; they settled in New York City in 1681. Francis was the son of Thomas Richardson, from South Shields, Durham County, England. Francis was a mariner, living in Ratcliffe, Middlesex County, England, when he married Rebecca Hayward (also spelled Haward) on January 20, 1680, at Devonshire House, London. Rebecca was the daughter of John Hayward, a shoemaker from Uxbridge in Middlesex County. In New York, Francis was a merchant and became a freeman of the city in 1683.

Together the couple had four children: Francis (II), John, and two daughters named Rebecca (the older one died shortly after birth and the next daughter was given the same name). Francis I died on July 15, 1688 and was buried in the Friends' Burying Place in Flushing, Long Island, New York. His widow, Rebecca, subsequently married Edward Shippen (1639-1712) on September 4, 1689, at the house of Walter Newberry in Newport, Rhode Island. Not much is known of the background of Edward Shippen and his life in England, but by 1688 he had migrated to Boston and had established himself as a merchant. After his marriage to Rebecca Richardson, they moved to Philadelphia, where the Richardsons had property although they had not previously lived there.

Francis Richardson II was born November 25, 1684, in New York City, and then moved to Philadelphia with his mother and stepfather. It is not known where he served his apprenticeship as a gold and silversmith; possibly, he was sent to London, although he may have worked under a Philadelphia silversmith. On April 18, 1705, Francis II married Elizabeth Growden, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Growden, of Philadelphia. The Richardsons had six children: Francis, Jr. (called Frank), John (will dated 1752, 1755), Thomas (died young), Joseph (Sr.), Rebecca (died young), and Benjamin (died young). The last baby and his mother died within a week of each other, in 1714. Francis remarried in 1726, to Letitia Swift. He died on August 17, 1729.

The elder son, Francis, Jr. (Frank), was born in 1705. He had apprenticed as a silversmith under his father, but was also a merchant, specializing in importing and selling fabrics. He even traveled to London to make his own purchases, sending the goods back to his brother Joseph for the latter to sell in his shop. He also made and mended clocks. In 1742, Frank married Mary Fitzwater. They had two sons (another Francis and John) and four daughters and lived in Chester. By this time, he was concentrating on his merchant career and did little silversmithing. Frank died on February 1, 1782.

Joseph Richardson, Sr., brother of Frank, has been called the greatest in a family of great silversmiths. He was born in Philadelphia, September 17, 1711, and died in Philadelphia, October 1784. He was an apprentice under his father and inherited his father’s tools and shop. He married Hannah Worrell (also spelled Worrill), daughter of Richard Worrell, on August 13, 1741. They had two daughters: Elizabeth (1742-1804) and Grace (1743-1744). Hannah died in early 1747. A year later, Joseph married Mary Allen, daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah Webb Allen; Mary died in 1787. Joseph and Mary had two sons and three daughters: Joseph, Jr. and Nathaniel, both of whom also became silversmiths, and Hannah (who married Samuel Clark, see Box 3, folder 12), Mary (who married Samuel Taylor), and Rebecca (who never married). In addition to silversmithing, Joseph dealt in real estate and merchandising.

Nathaniel Richardson, son of Joseph Sr., was born in Philadelphia on February 2, 1754; he died on September 2, 1827. Nathaniel apprenticed as a silversmith under his father and was associated with his older brother, Joseph, Jr., in the silversmithing firm of Joseph and Nathaniel Richardson, 1785-1791. However, he decided to give up silversmithing and became an ironmonger. He never married and was known as the "bachelor uncle" in the family.

Joseph Richardson, Jr., was born in Philadelphia on December 4, 1752; he died in Philadelphia on March 11, 1831. Joseph was married on June 15, 1780, to Ruth Hoskins, daughter of John and Mary Raper Hoskins, in Burlington, New Jersey. They had eight children, four sons (of whom two died young) and four daughters. Joseph Richardson worked in both gold and silver and was in partnership with his brother, Nathaniel Richardson, from 1785 to 1791 in the firm of Joseph and Nathaniel Richardson. Later, he was in partnership with James Howell under the name of Richardson & Co. On December 12, 1795, George Washington appointed Joseph Richardson Assayer of the Mint, a position he held until his death in 1831. Neither of Joseph, Jr.’s sons followed him in the silversmithing business.

John Richardson, the older surviving son of Joseph Richardson, Jr., and Ruth Hoskins, was born on May 13, 1790 and died on October 1, 1866; he married Martha Gibbons on March 4, 1835. John Richardson succeeded his father as Assayer of the Mint, being appointed by Andrew Jackson on March 21, 1831; finding the job not to his taste, however, he resigned thirteen months later. He was a book dealer in Philadelphia and had three sons.

Dr. Joseph Gibbons Richardson, son of John and Martha Gibbons Richardson, was born in Philadelphia on January 10, 1836, and died there on November 13, 1886. He married Mary Randolph Parry on January 6, 1864. Mary was born on August 26, 1841 and died on February 22, 1916; she was the daughter of Oliver and Rachel Randolph Parry. Joseph Gibbons Richardson was an eminent physician in Philadelphia, specializing in microscopic research, blood analysis and hygiene.

There are a few other Richardsons mentioned in this collection who are not listed above.

KIN TO THE RICHARDSON FAMILY BY MARRIAGE:

Allen:

Nathaniel Allen I was born in Great Britain and lived on Redcliffe Street, Bristol, England. In 1681 he came to America with his wife, Eliner, and three children, Nehemiah (d.1736), Eliner and Lydia. He sailed on the ship "John and Sarah" commanded by the master Henry Smith. In 1692, he died. Allen was not only one of the "First Landers" in Pennsylvania, but he also served as one of the three commissioners appointed by William Penn to settle the new colony of Pennsylvania, to lay out the territory, and to treat with the Indians. Additionally, he was active as constable.

His son, Nehemiah, was born in Redcliffe Parish, Bristol, England, and died in Philadelphia,

May 20, 1736. He was married first to Mary Earlishman, on August 29, 1685, at Middletown

Meeting in Pennsylvania. Mary had come from London in the ship "John and Sarah"; she died in

1699. In 1700, Nehemiah was married a second time, to Hester Tyson, and after her death,

married a third time, to Rebecca Blackfan. Nehemiah and his first wife, Mary, had six children:

Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Nehemiah, Richard, Mary, and John.

Nathaniel Allen II, the son of Nehemiah and Mary, was born June 1686 and died in 1757. A cooper, he was married in Philadelphia on January 27, 1713, to Hannah Webb, daughter of Joseph Webb of Gloucester City, England. Nathaniel Allen was a Member of the Common Council in 1739. Nathaniel II and Hannah had eight children of which six survived: Nathaniel III (who married Sarah Hughes; for a list of their children see .296 in Box 3, folder 11), Nehemiah, Joseph (who married Jane Casdorp), John, Mary, and Hannah Allen. Hannah was engaged to William Pickering, son of John Pickering, Governor of the Island of Barbados, but he died before they were married; she died in 1765, shortly after the death of her fiancé. Mary Allen (1716-1787) married Joseph Richardson, Sr., in 1748.

Clark:

Nothing is known about the Samuel Clark who married Hannah Richardson, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Allen Richardson. Hannah died in 1817. She left two daughters, Mary and Jane, both unmarried at the time their mother died.

Gibbons:

John Gibbons and his wife Margery came to America in 1683 and settled near Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Both died in 1721. They had two sons, James and John, Jr. One of their descendants was Joseph Gibbons. Born October 16, 1762, he was the second son of John and Martha Griffith Gibbons. He was married on April 23, 1789, to Sarah Milhous[e] (January 1771-November 29, 1835). They had ten children, including daughters named Martha and Mary P., and sons Joseph, Jr., and William. The elder Joseph died May 1, 1837.

Martha Gibbons, (September 21, 1799-January 31, 1879) was married on March 4, 1835, to John Richardson (May 13, 1790-October 1, 1866), son of Joseph and Ruth Hoskins Richardson. They had three sons, Joseph, Frank, and another (name unknown).

Growden

Joseph Growden was born in Trevose, Cornwall, England, and died in Pennsylvania on September 10, 1730 or 1731. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had six children, including daughters named Elizabeth and Hannah and sons named Joseph and Lawrence. The elder Joseph was one of the First Purchasers of Pennsylvania; he and his father, Lawrence, were granted a tract of 10,000 acres by William Penn. The Growdens established a residence in Bensalem Township on the Neshaminy Creek. Daughter Elizabeth married Francis Richardson II on April 18, 1705. Elizabeth died in 1714, shortly after giving birth to a child who also died. Hannah Growden, who died unmarried on October 10, 1783, left one-half of her estate to nieces and nephews, children of Joseph Richardson, Sr., silversmith in Philadelphia, and one-half to the children of John Gill of Philadelphia. The younger Lawrence Growden (brother of Elizabeth and Hannah) was a jurist and a merchant and served in the Pennsylvania Assembly during the 1730s. He boarded with his nephew Joseph Richardson, Sr., while doing business in Philadelphia.

Hoskins:

John Hoskins and his wife, Mary, came from Cheshire, England, and were among the pioneer settlers of Chester, Pennsylvania. He was one of the original purchasers from William Penn, and obtained a warrant dated July 21, 1683, for 250 acres in Middletown Township. They had two children, John Hoskins, Jr. (1677-1716), who married in 1698 Ruth Atkinson (d. 1739), and Hannah Hoskins who married Charles Whitaker in 1698. John Jr. and Ruth had five children.

A later John Hoskins married Mary Raper. They had twelve children, including Ruth Hoskins (1756-1829), who married Joseph Richardson, Jr., on June 15, 1780, in Burlington, New Jersey.

One of Ruth’s brothers was Raper who was born April 1754 and died in 1798. He was married on May 2, 1781, to Eleanor Graham, daughter of Henry Hale Graham; they had five children.

One of the Joseph Hoskins married as his first wife Jane Fenn, an esteemed Quaker minister. Joseph Hoskins was a noted citizen of Chester, Pennsylvania, and started the first school there. Neither Jane and Joseph nor Joseph and his second wife Esther Birkdale had children, but they did have a rather large estate. A great portion of this estate went to support the school, and another part went to the Hoskins/Richardson family.

Howell Family

John Howell, progenitor of the Howell family in America, was born in Wales, came to this country in 1692, and died in Philadelphia, January 26, 1721. His son, Jacob Howell (d.1786), married Sarah Vernon, August 17, 1709. Their son, Joseph Howell (February 6, 1718- November 6, 1790) was married in 1741 to Hannah Hudson, daughter of William and Mary Richardson Hudson. Joseph Howell was Overseer of the Poor in 1753. [The two copies of his will found in this collection do not corroborate the source material published in: Thomas Richardson of South Shields, Durham County, England, New York, 1929, p. 129.]

Arthur Howell, son of Joseph and Hannah Howell, was born October 20, 1748, and died January 26, 1816. He was married in 1778 to Mary Mott, daughter of Asker and Deborah Tallman Mott. Arthur Howell was a member of the Yellow Fever Relief Committee and a noted Quaker cleric.

James Howell was partner with Joseph Richardson, Jr. Presumably, he was also related to the Howells above. In a later generation, Elizabeth R. Richardson married a Howell, but it is not known if her husband was related to these earlier Howells. Whether or not there were earlier marriage ties between the families of Richardson and Howell, there were ties of friendship and business.

Shippen family

Edward Shippen (1639-1712) married the widow Rebeccaa Richardson in 1689. They then moved to Philadelphia and there Shippen and Rebecca raised her children from her first marriage. (Their only child, a daughter, died young.) It is said that he distinguished himself for three things: being the biggest man, owning the biggest house and having the biggest carriage in Philadelphia. Edward Shippen (1703-1781), grandson of Edward Shippen and son of Joseph Shippen, became a mayor of Philadelphia, and as a merchant he worked with Samuel Storke of London in the 1740s.

Taylor family

Samuel Taylor, brushmaker and son of John and Abigail Taylor, married Mary Richardson (1749-1835), the daughter of Joseph and Mary Allen Richardson, in 1781. Taylor died in September 1793. Samuel and Mary had two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth. In his will, Samuel also named his brother, Thomas, as an heir.

Webb family

Hannah Webb was the daughter of Joseph and Hannah Webb, of Gloucester, England; she came to this country in 1700. She married Nathaniel Allen on January 27, 1713, in Philadelphia. They had eight children, of whom six survived. One of the daughters, Mary Allen, became the second wife of Joseph Richardson, Sr.

Evidently, other members of the Webb family came to Pennsylvania as well. After the death of Joseph Webb, his widow, Hannah, married a John Lee. In 1714, the Lees were living in Concord, Chester County. (Perhaps the Lees brought the Webb children to Pennsylvania?)

Other families

Joseph Richardson, Sr., was asked to be executor of several estates belonging to people outside the immediate family, and records for those estates are preserved in this collection. Among those whose estates he administered were David Harper (d.1761), Alexander Robertson (d.1751), and Philip Hulbeart (d.ca.1763). He also served as executor for family members, including in-laws.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The collection contains personal and business letters, recipe books, account books, leases and deeds, wills and estate inventories, some genealogical material, silhouettes (mostly hollow-cuts from the Peale Museum), stencils, printed books, and newspapers. Some of the material is from the Richardsons’ silversmithing business, including an account book of Francis II, Joseph Sr.’s commonplace book, a few receipts, business letters and letter books, and inventories of goods. Other records were generated by the Richardsons’ real estate interests. There are a number of accounts, copies of wills, and some inventories relating to the settlement of the estates of various people, both friends and members of the extended Richardson family.

Many of the receipts in the collection show the payment of taxes. Others record the purchase of clothing and shoes, coffins, medical services, building supplies, food items, school tuition, and other goods and services. Some of the items and medical services were noted as being for Negro servants.

In volume, the bulk of the collection relates not to the Richardsons themselves, but to the people who married into their family, particularly members of the Allen, Gibbons, and Webb families, but also Clark, Growden, Hoskins, Howell, Shippen, and Taylor. As well, there are papers from others, chiefly resulting from the settlement of estates for which Joseph Richardson, Sr., served as executor. There are also some stray individuals represented in the collection, perhaps more distant relations or perhaps family friends.

ORGANIZATION

Box 1 houses manuscript volumes which, because of their size, could not be interfiled with the letters and other documents. Boxes 2-5 contain the bulk of the collection, arranged by family: first the Richardsons and then their related families, arranged in alphabetical order. At the end of Box 5 are several folders of miscellaneous materials which are not associated with the Richardsons or their allied families. Printed books are to found in Box 6. Boxes 7-9 house oversized materials. The items in Boxes 7 and 8 are arranged by family name, but those in Box 9 (chiefly deeds) are listed in chronological order.

LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

The materials are in English.

RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

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

PROVENANCE

Purchased from Philadelphia Antique Shop; transferred to the Downs Collection from the museum collection.

RELATED MATERIALS AND MICROFILM

Joseph Richardson account book, 1733-1748, on microfilm, Mic. 4, Downs Collection (original at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania).

Joseph Richardson, Jr., daybook and ledger, 1796-1801, on microfilm, Mic. 89, Downs Collection (original at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania).

Receipt book of Joseph and Nathaniel Richardson, 1780-1800, on microfilm, Mic. 208 (original in private hands at time of filming).

Letter books of Joseph and Nathaniel Richardson (acc. no. 53.165.209a and .223) are also available on microfilm, Mic. 264.

Martha Gandy Fales’ Richardson Family Research Papers, Col. 573, Downs Collection; also her book Joseph Richardson and Family: Philadelphia Silversmiths.

ACCESS POINTS

People:

Richardson, Francis, 1681-1729.

Richardson, Joseph, 1711-1784.

Richardson, Joseph, 1752-1831.

Richardson, Nathaniel, 1754-1827.

Richardson, John, 1790-1866.

Richardson, Joseph Gibbons.

Harper, David, d.1761

Robertson, Alexander, d.1751

Lloyd, Grace, d.ca.1765

Hulbeart, Philip, d.ca.1763

Allen family

Clark family.

Cresson family.

Gibbons family.

Growden family.

Hoskins family.

Howell family.

Shippen family.

Richardson family.

Taylor family.

Webb family.

Topics:

United States. Bureau of the Mint.

Inventories of decedents’ estates – Pennsylvania.

Silversmiths – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Silhouettes – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Real property - Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Social life and customs – Pennsylvania.

Men’s clothing.

Clothing and dress.

Gold.

Real property – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Coffins – Prices.

Plants, Cultivated – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Education.

Insurance, Fire – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Philadelphia (Pa.) – Mint.

Account books.

Wills.

Receipts (Acknowledgments)- Pennsylvania – Philadelphia.

Trade cards.

Recipes.

Letters.

Inventories.

Tax records.

Marriage certificates.

Stencils (images).

Diaries.

Poems.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

Location: 38 D 2-4

Box 1, vol. 1: Richardson family papers: volume covering 1684-1722

.44 "Francis Richardson His Book ... F.R. over against the Ship & anchor in Ratclif Cross London."

Used by three members of the family: Francis I, his widow Rebecca, and son Francis II:

First dated entry August 25, 1684. Money was received from Francis Richardson for merchandise, freight expenses, cordage, one Negro, sugar and rum, etc.

After the death of Francis Richardson, accounts of the personal expenses of Rebecca Richardson, his wife, are listed up to the last dated entry of May 30, 1689. At the end of the volume are additional accounts of Rebecca Richardson Shippen, 1695-1696, and some notes relating to the absence of John Canbe, brother of Benjamin Canbe.

Then the account book was kept by Francis Richardson, II [1681-1729], listing such items as clothing, buttons, looking glasses, and making and mending silver objects like porringers, rings, thimbles and tankards between 1717-1722.

[There are two indexes to this account book, one for the early Francis and Rebecca Richardson accounts, including the accounts of Rebecca Shippen at the end of the volume, and the other index is for the accounts of Francis II. The indexes are appended to this finding aid.]

Box 1, vol. 2: Richardson family papers: receipt book of Joseph Richardson, Sr., 1740/41-1784

.125 receipt book for ground rents and other accounts of Joseph Richardson, Sr., first entry: February 9, 1740/41 up to April 15, 1784. The book mostly records payments made by Richardson, not payments to him.

Box1, vol. 3: Richardson family papers: Joseph Richardson’s receipt book, 1769-1784

.126 Joseph Richardson's receipt book, from March 29, 1769 to March 25, 1784 (not consecutive), mostly ground rent payments.

Box 1, vol. 4: Richardson family papers: receipt book, probably of Joseph Richardson, Sr., 1782-1784

.127 receipt book for ground rents dated from 1782 to 1784 with one inlaid receipt; last few pages listing the debts of Hannah Growden, including funeral expenses; dated from the 19th of December 1781 to October 19, 1783. Book probably kept by Joseph Richardson, Sr., whose mother was a Growden.

Box 1, vol. 5: Richardson family papers: Joseph Richardson, Jr., receipt book, 1785-1830

.177a receipt book of Joseph Richardson, Jr., for ground rents and services rendered, starting on April 26, 1785 up to the last entry: received November 19, 1830 of Joseph Richardson ... for City & Poor Tax on his estate in Chestnut Ward for 1830. The book is mostly recording payments made by Richardson, not payments to him.

(see also: .177b in box 8, folder 3, an inventory which was found inside .177a.)

Box 1, vol. 6: Richardson family papers: invoice book, perhaps of Joseph Richardson, Jr.

.210 invoice book for purchases of silver bars, listing the incurred expenses of separating silver from gold, March 28, 1822. (Most of the book is blank.) Perhaps kept by Joseph Richardson, Jr.

Included are eight coin imprints on paper depicting some Spanish coins during the reigns of Philip V (1700-1746), Charles III (1759-1746), and Ferdinand IV (1803-1833).

on shelf: account book of Joseph Webb, 1744-1756 (and later of Charles Dingee, 1849-1851)

65.569 account book of Joseph Webb: includes name index at front of volume;

mostly selling building materials, 1744-1756; two laid-in bills, one dated 1752;

also a record of some births and deaths on the last page: "1747 Mary Webb was born ye 2 mo: ye 2 Day at 3 in ye Morning; 1749 Sarah Webb was born ye 7 mo: 1st day …; 1751 Hannah Webb was born …, 1753 Joseph Webb Departed this Life…, 1754 Sarah Webb was born ...;

volume later used by Charles Dingee as a Day Book, March 1849-April 1851, selling oats, wheat, and corn.

[typed copy of name index is appended to this finding aid]

Box 2, folder 1: Richardson family papers, 1675-1699

.32 letter to dear friend, about Rebecca and a cold remedy, dated Hartford [?], dated 27(?), 7 mo, 1675. Signed R.D.

.25 letter to Rebekah Richardson from Thomas and Elizabeth Greene, personal news, the 17. day 5: mo: [16]81.

.39 copy (made late 19^th or early 20^th century) of Francis Richardson's will, signed, sealed and declared by Francis Richardson to be his last will and Testament, New York, this seventeenth day of the fifth month, called July, Anno 1688. Leaving to his wife, Rebecca Richardson, a four hundred acre lot within the township of Chittenham [Cheltenham] in Pennsylvania ..., "to my three children by name Francis Richardson, Rebeckah and John the other two thirds of my whole estate ..."

Ph 406 Certified copy of the will of Francis Richardson (copy made in 1956)

Ph 405 Certified copy of the inventory of the estate of Francis Richardson, dated November 8, 1688 (copy made in 1956)

.26 letter for Rebecca Shippen, in Boston, from Wm. Richardson, about a monthly meeting and copy of a certificate with individual names. New York, 25th, 7mo, 1689.

.27 letter to Rebecca Shippen (outer leaf addressed to Edward Shippen), in Boston, signed Wm. Richardson, personal news, illness and religious reflections, written from West Chester, the 10th of the 5th mo, 1691.

.28 letter to My dear and well Beloved friend: "Rebekah Shipien, My Indeared Love to thee and they dear husband and my dear grandchildren Frances and Rebekah Richardson," personal news and religious reflections. Unsigned, written from Batersea, 22 Day 6 mo, [16]93.

.30 letter to loving brother and sister from Elizabeth Richardson, personal news, "My husband has been taken in to France to my and my families sorow he has bin in France seven months untill he had lost all that ever he had he was all most two years of his voyge to vergine he tooke all that he had with him and now he has lost it all ... I hope he is nigh home he came to Plymouth the twenty seventh day of January from France but he has not come to London yett ... my son John seet sail for Virgine and my son Francis with him, John is master of the Vesol ... I rest your loving sister till death Elizabeth Richardson" February, the 2 Day, 1693/4.

.29 letter from mother Watson to most kind and loving daughter [Rebecca and her husband Francis mentioned], personal news. October 29, 1694, signed Dorothy Watson.

.31 letter "For Mrs. Rebecca Shippen wife to Edward Shippen living in Boston in New England but now supposed to live in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania," signed John Richardson. Personal news. London, November 30, 1694.

.33 letter to ever esteemed sister from John Richardson, personal news about Rebecca and Francis, Mrs. Dorothy Watson's business, and the caterpillars. January 30, 1695/6.

.34 letter to ever esteemed and dear sister from John Richardson, family news. Rotterdam, May 20, 1698.

.35 copy of a letter to Susanah Dew [?] sent by Aaron Adkinson, religious reflections; pencilled in: letter Rebecca Shippen, Philadelphia, the 13 of the 8 mo., [16]99.

Box 2, folder 2: Richardson family papers, 1701-1703

.50 letter to mother, personal news, "... I can gett what I entended which is a Stock of tuels with out I give thre times the value as I can have them for in England ... I shal Indever to bring what I can my Brother was gon be for I received the Letter ..." Unsigned and undated.

.49 letter to esteemed friend from F[rancis] R[ichardson], about Joseph's wife who "was delivered of a son, brother Joseph intends home this week but wether by land or by water ...". Undated.

.45 letter to loving Friend Walter Newberry from F[rancis] R[ichardson], about prices for candles, wheat, flower, milk, and some family news. Philadelphia, (?) 23, 1701.

.46 letter to "Unckle" John Richardson at Newcastle in England, from Francis Richardson, about the family "I shold be very Glad to heair of my Grandmother whether she be in being or not. pleais to give a hint of it in thy Letter which would be very exceptable ... ther is no feair of imployment if it Lyes in my Power I shall be Redy to help the in any thing ... Philadelphia, 17 of 6 mo. 1701.

.36 letter to Rebecca Shippen in Philadelphia from Ann Coddington, personal note. Newport, March 22, 1702/3.

.47 letter "for Francis Richardson in Philadelphia, Pennsilvania by Danl.Zachary; “am advised thou art about getting a female companion: but can't tell what truth there is in it;" Signed Walter Newberry, Newport, 28, 1^st mo.,1703.

.48 letter to W[alter] N[ewberry] from Francis Richardson, about a shipment "of eight barrels of flower Shipt on board Stephen Codman, to dispose of it to my best advantage ..." visit by Thomas Richardson at the yearly Meeting at Rhode Island, and other family news. Philadelphia, 25, 2 mo. 1703.

.37 letter to dear child F. Richardson, from Rebe. Shippen, personal news, "Thy Brother Edw is gone for Ingland with Capt. Watt[?], my kind love to Walter Newbury & Friends at Rhoad Island & allso to friends & neighbours att Boston." Philadelphia, 11: 5 mo, 1703.

.38 letter to Son Francis [Richardson, att Daniell Zackery in Boston] from Rebe Shippen, "we understand Josephs wife is brought to be with son my love to him & wife ..." and other personal news. Philadelphia, the 23rd: 5 mo, 1703.

.51 letter to dear mother, personal news, unsigned. Boston, 2, 6 mo., 1703.

.52 letter to honored mother [Rebekah Shippen att Phila in Pensilvania] from Francis Richardson, about purchasing tools, "supling my Selfe with what is necessary for my Trade Though it be such a dule time with the goldsmith as ever ..., the later end of this month or the beginning of the next I entand to sett forward on my journey homewards ...," and about an Indian upheaval. Boston,15, 6 mo., 1703.

.53 two-sided letter, one side addressed to loving friend Walter Newberry and the other side to loving friend William Lawrence [from Francis Richardson?], personal news, shipment of flour, a bill of lading for cider and an account note. Philadelphia, 23, 8 mo., 1703.

Box 2, folder 3: Richardson family papers, 1704-1713

.54 letter "for Francis Richardson att Philadelphia, from Newberry, am glad to hear that thou art like to settle & I believe by this, thou knows the Sweetness of keeping bachellours hall, but cant think that thou wilt long be satisfyed therewith." Newport, 20, 11 mo. 1703/4. [Jan. 20. 1704]

.55 letter to Francis Richardson from Samuel Holmes, personal news and ordering "half a Douzen of wash Leather Skins". Rhode Island, 22, 6 mo. 1704.

.56 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, personal news, looking for a shipment of Hungary Water. Newport, 26, 6 mo., 1704.

.57 letter to Rebekah Shippen, Philadelphia, from Fran[is] Richardson, personal news, thinking of coming home, "I have also bought a small parcel of tules and other nessesary belonging to my traid ..." Boston, the 6: 9 mo, 1704.

.58 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, personal and family news, "thou mentions that J. Growdens daughter is not Likely to live long unmarried: but doth not mention her Spouse: So that I have grounds to think one F.R. is the man ..." Boston, 10, 1 mo., 1704/5.

.59 letter "for Francis Richardson from Samuel Harrison, Letter with a bill of exchanges," personal news about his health, and ordering a gold ring: "At the request of a Relation, I desire thee to send me a Gold Ring by the bearer, tis for a woman who desires it may be handsomely made and have this posie ..." Herrin Creek, March 22, 1704/5.

.60 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, thoughts about the upcoming wedding, "thou tells me thou [supposes] my Company would be very acceptable at thy marriage, I should be glad if it could be so, but must tell thee that I scarce Ever go to Weddings on [Suppositions] ..." Boston, 29, 1 mo., 1705.

.61 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, personal and family news. Boston, 30, 7 mo., 1706.

.62 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, sending a receipt for whale bones by James Gould and asking for three of the largest pigeons to be brought back to him. Boston, 5, 3 mo., 1712.

.63 letter to Francis Richardson from Walter Newberry, personal and family news. Flushing, 4, 8 mo., 1713.

.543a,b bill from Francis Richardson to Hannah and Mary, for furniture and household goods. Undated.

Box 2, folder 4: Richardson family papers, 1740-1769

.83 letter to Joseph Richardson, goldsmith in Philadelphia, from thy loving brother Fran. Richardson, about ordering Devonshire & Reeves to ship some textiles, duroy, shallon and drugget, "as to your war we scarcely know how to determine of it here whether France will be concerned in it or not, Michael Lightfoot as well as myself desire to be remembered to aunt Lloyd & Jane Hoskins." London, February 12, 1740.

.84 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, about a bill of lading for sundry parcel of goods. London, February 18, 1740.

.85 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, about a shipment of goods. London, March 10, 1740.

.86 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, about a money matter. London, March 23, 1740.

.82 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Francis Richardson, [Jr.], about his arrival in London, loss of a cargo, and some business transactions. London, January 10, 1740/1.

.87 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, about bills of lading & an invoice for a sundry parcel of goods, textiles and other business transactions. "If I live to get home I shall take a large store and doubt not but I have established myself in a very good way of business both here & at Bristol." London, April 3, 1741.

.88 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, about a shipment of goods from Bristol, hoping to come home soon, "we have but very little news stirring of any kind, no one here expects a French warr it being generaly thot they are no ways inclined to it". London, May 15, 1741.

.89 letter to dear brother [Joseph] from Fra. Richardson, "this comes briefly to acquaint thee of my arrival at this place two days ago and that I design homewards in a few days ... I hear there is a great mortality at Philadelphia which carrys off a great many people ..." about a shipment of goods on the "Minerva" going to William Cox & others. Boston, September 14, 1741.

.124 Commonplace book with entries by Joseph Richardson, Sr. from 1743-1769 [not consecutive] about silver objects made for various customers, objects lost and stolen, rents, and an abstract about gold refinement copied from Chamber's dictionary ...

Box 2, folder 5: Richardson family papers, 1755-1783

.538 letter, personal news, to Joseph from his maternal aunt, Grace Lloyd, of Chester; Dated 26, 1 mo. 1755.

.334 receipt of Joseph Richardson for milk, due from the estate of Nathaniel Allen, the 4th day of the 1st mo., 1758, signed Michael Horn.

.336 receipt of Joseph Richardson for Joseph Allen, January 30, 1758.

.338 bill to your brother Joseph Allen, accepted by me John Allen, March 1758.

.96 bill to Charles Meredith from Scott & W. Michael for 100 Pound Sterling. Philadelphia, December 6, 1758. [in 2 pieces]

.97 receipt, payment received from Joseph Richardson for breaking out doorway in the old house, signed John McCauley. Philadelphia, January 3, 1759.

.98 bill to Charles Meredith. “pay the contents to Daniel Mildred or to his order -- Joseph

Richardson,” signed Scott & W. Michael, Philadelphia, February 5, 1759.

.99 bill to Messrs. Allen & Marlar in London, signed Scott & W. Michael, to pay Charles Meredith, Philadelphia, February 5, 1759.

.100 bill to Messrs. George & James Portis, merchants in London for 200 Pounds Sterling, to pay Charles Meredith, signed Scott & W. Michael, Philadelphia, June 14, 1759.

.101 bill to Samuel Touchet Esq. & Co. in London for payment of 100 Pounds Sterling to Joseph Richardson. Signed Francis & Relfe, Philadelphia, October 1, 1759.

.102 bill to Samuel Touchet in London for payment to Joseph Richardson of 200 Pounds Sterling. Signed Francis & Relfe, Philadelphia, February 2, 1760.

.103 receipt for 312 Pounds Sterling from Joseph Richardson. Signed Jno. Frease. June 27, 1760.

.540 inventory, "Household Goods which weare of Aunt Lloyd's Given to My Children & a Division being Made the following fell to Elizabeth, Hannah, Mary and Rebecca Richardson" made this 2d: 8th mo 1765.

.541, .544 account of the household goods received from aunt Lloyd's estate. Undated, ca.1765.

.80 agreement of Joseph Richardson to subscribe money to a linen manufactory started by Joseph Fox, William Allen, Benjamin Chew, John Ross, Philip Syng, et al., signed by Samuel Preston Moore, January 27, 1766.

.78 promissory note to Joseph Richardson. Signed Benjamin Kendall, 5 mo. 23, 1767.

.79 promissory note to Joseph Richardson from James Gottier. April 4, 1769.

Box 2, folder 6: Richardson family papers: papers relating to the estate of David Harper, 1760-1762

.131 bill from Samuel Bettle to David Harper, for making coats, vests, and breeches, purchasing thread, cloth, buttons, etc., dated April 1, 1760.

.132 bill from Samuel Bettle to David Harper, for making a banyan and breeches, purchasing thread, buttons, fabric, pair of silk garters, etc., dated August 6, 1760.

.133 David Harper's bond for sixty pounds to Joseph Richardson, dated August 7, 1760.

.134 letter, signed David Harper, to Benjamin Harbeson, about his voyage to St. Anns Grantare and his illness, February 4, 1761

(He did not return from this voyage. His former master, Joseph Richardson, was appointed administrator of his estate in April 1761.)

endorsed on back: “papers relating to David Harper's affairs at Gandeloop”

.135 William Plumsted, esq., appoints Joseph Richardson to be administrator of estate of David Harper, April 14, 1761.

.136 five promissory notes [on one sheet of paper] to the administrator, Joseph Richardson, of the estate of David Harper, dated October 17, 1761.

.130 obligation of David Harper to Mary Cosgrave; payment received from Joseph Richardson, administrator to David Harper Estate, October 26, 1761 and September 16, 1762.

Box 2, folder 7: Richardson family papers: papers relating to the estate of Philip Hulbeart, 1763

58x31.3 account book entitled "account of Goods Sold of Phil Hulberts"

kept by Joseph Richardson, Sr. when settling the estate [together with Phillip Syng] of Philadelphia goldsmith Philip Hulbeart in 1763.

Inside the volume is a piece of paper on which are recorded the births of the children of Johnny and Mary A. Surlett (?) and the children of John W. and Catherine Slun (?), 1841-1860

[see also Box 8, folder 2]

Box 2, folder 8: Richardson family papers: papers relating to the estate of Alexander Robertson, 1751-1763

[see also Box 8, folder 5]

.143 account of the estate of Alex Robertson by Joseph Richardson & Philip Syng, executors. Joseph Richardson, Sr. and Philip Syng served as executors of the estate of Alex Robertson, a Philadelphia goldsmith. April, May 1751.

00x61a-c Inventory of the estate of Alexander Robertson, May 16, 1751

The inventory includes cash, a watch, gold, wrought plate, tools (listed individually), coal, firewood, beds and bedding, furniture, linen, kitchenwares, china, glassware, a pistol, and other items.

[color photocopy, not an original]

.142 Joseph Richardson's account of the estate of Alex Robertson, May 16, 1751, 1752, 1753, 1761.

.140 Mrs. [Hannah] Evan's affirmation and controversy about Alexander Robertson's will. June 25, 1754.

.139 Paul IsaacVoto's affidavit about drawing up a will for Alexander Robertson in the presence of Philip Syng [one of the executors], July 26, 1754.

.141 obligation by Mr. Evans and Jane Adams to Syng & Richardson, September 19, 1754.

.144 bill by Philip Syng & Joseph Richardson, to Alexander Robertson [son of the man for whom Syng and Richardson are executors] May 26, 1770.

.145 Philip Syng's account of the estate of Alex Robertson, 1752-1763, incomplete.

Box 2, folder 9: Richardson family papers, 1771-1777

.90 to Lov Brother [Francis] from Joseph Richardson, personal letter, about a quarrel with Patience and Elizabeth Richardson,. Philadelphia, 7^th mo. 8, 1771

.91 to Joseph Richardson, Goldsmith in Philadelphia from Fra Richardson, personal news and about a meeting of the Friends. Chester, 10^th of 7^th mo., 1771.

.92 two letters on same sheet, one addressed to Thomas Wagstaffe and the other to John Masterman.

That to Wagstaffe about a shipment of gold and asking "to Send me as many Pair of Good Scales & Weights for Weighing of Gold ...", giving details about the weights "... & the Penny weights I would have One Grain & No more Over Weight the Weights to Each Pair of scales as follows ..." Signed Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia, 26th: 10th mo 1773.

reverse side: to John Masterman about a bill of lading for "Cards of Crystol Buttons Set in Silver ... 12 Silver Cream Potts to weigh about 3 oz. a Piece, Plain Single Belleyed Coffe Pott to hold 3 wine Pints ..." Signed Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia, ye 26th: 10th mo 1773.

.81 Joseph Richardson signs over his share "in the Library Company of Philadelphia unto my Son Nathaniel Richardson & desire he may be admited a Member in my Stead, 8th mo 6: 1774."

The above note is added to the 1743 receipt from the Library Company of Philadelphia to Joseph Richardson, acknowledging receipt of his money.

.104 "the Sherifs Deed & his receipt for the money is Dated the 18th 4th mo 1775… no Part of it untill the 14^th of the 6^th mo. 1775." Unsigned.

.105 receipt for purchase of paper and gold, signed Joseph Richardson. June 14, 1775.

.106 Baynton & Wharton debtors to Joseph Richardson to their bond "to Cash Paid for Discharging the Mortgage to Cash to the Sheriff for Court Charges" and other charges. 7 mo. 17, 1775.

.93 to Joseph Richardson, Gold-smith in Front Street Philadelphia, from Fran. Parvin, personal news, written from Maiden Creek, 1^st mo. 28, 1777.

.94 to Joseph Richardson, goldsmith in Front Street, Philadelphia, from Fra Richardson, about having received the goods from J. Miffflins and its payment. Redding, 3d. 7 mo., 1777.

.109 Dr. Samuel Duffield's account for a visit to Hannah Growden; bill sent to Joseph Richardson October 22, 1783..

.108 receipt of money. F. Richardson, 5, 9^th mo., 1783.

Box 2, folder 10: Richardson family papers, 1784-1788

.110 bill from Thomas Parke to the estate of Joseph Richardson for medicines and attendance. 1784.

.111 receipt of Benjamin Walton for landing taxes on account of Joseph Richardson estate. January 24, 1784.

.112 receipt of Benjamin Walton for payments to his bond, 1, 4^th mo., 1784.

.114 account page, recording rent payments, dated 3^rd through 7^th mo., 1784.

.67 appropriation of arrearages of rent "due to me and ought to have been paid at or before my decease," 9^th mo., 30, 1784, signed Joseph Richardson.

.115 bill to Joseph Richardson from John Lyne [or Syne] for shaving. October 1, 1784.

.113 bill to the estate of Joseph Richardson for making a walnut coffin with tinned handles. 10 mo., 5th, 1784.

.66 copy of probate, Joseph Richardson's will. Philadelphia, October 11, 1784.

.116 bill to Mr. Richardson for horse keeping. October 18, 1784.

.117 receipt for payments to the estate of Joseph Richardson, dated March 15, 1781 to November 12, 1784.

.69a “Cover, Chatel (?) of J.R., 1784.”

.119 receipt for received interest on principal of the Bond. Unsigned, 1, 4^th mo.1785.

.71 receipt of payments signed MCulloh & Peterson, July 20, 1785.

.118 bill for interest payments. 2 mo., 4^th day, [1786?].

.68 receipt for divers articles from the estate of Joseph Richardson. Signed Andrew Doz for Jacob Duché, May 19, 1788.

.122 bill to Joseph Richardson for carpenter work, Samuel Pancoast, undated.

.123 Joseph’s account, with charges for shirts, stockings, furniture, tea, tea pots, fabric, paint, wood, house cleaning, flour, money paid to various people, etc., undated.

Box 2, folder 11: papers of Mary Allen Richardson (second wife of Joseph, Sr.), 1785-1792

.149 copy of a will, signed January 1, 1785 M R[ichardson].

.150 "I give unto my daughter Hannah Richardson my two mantua gowns, ... to my daughter Mary Taylor my long cloth cloak and silk fine(?) gown, … to my daughter Rebecca Richardson my paduasoy gown, ... to my granddaughter, Mary Richardson short cloth cloak and small silver cup, the rest of my clothes to be equally divided between my daughters Hannah, Mary, & Rebecca." Signed Mary Richardson, undated.

.147 receipted bill, to Widow Richardson, from William Stroud, Jr., for building materials, July 11, 1785.

.156 bill to the estate of Mary Richardson for invitation to her burial and grave digging, Philadelphia, 12 mo: 25th 1787.

.148 copy & probate of Mary Richardson's will, signed Philadelphia, December 31, 1787.

.151, .152 “inventory of the goods and chattels belonging to the estate of Mary Richardson taken this 7th day of the 1st mo 1788.”

Two versions, one more descriptive than the other and marked with initials (probably to signify who was getting that object). The inventory includes furniture, china, glassware, kitchen wares, bedding, silverware, bonds, cash, etc.

.153 “the estate of Mary Richardson in account with Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson, executors,” dated 1st mo. 2, 1788 through 2nd mo. 29, 1792.

.154 “amount of inventory,” unsigned and undated.

.212 "amount of inventory disposed of as follows - balance in my hands"; initials include ER, JR, H, M & R, undated, contains some of same information as found in .155a, below.

.155a,b,c inventory "amount of household goods, plate, wearing, apparel &c inventory disposed of as follows…,” unsigned and undated.

.157 "Mary Richardson's Book" of ground rents, 1785, 1787, not consecutively dated.

.157a-i,k receipts for ground rent, 1785, 1786, 1787, nonconsecutive.

.157j blank sheet of paper.

Box 2, folder 12: papers of Joseph Richardson, Jr.: miscellaneous papers, 1805-1831

58x31.4 deed, Joseph Richardson to Nathaniel Richardson for opening an alley. 6^th mo., 29, 1805, recorded July 26, 1805.

.217 John Thompson, Edward Shoemaker, and Joseph R. Jenks v. Joseph Richardson and others about a partition of three lots. Philadelphia, March 12, 1808.

[this is a printed copy of .216, which is in Box 8, folder 4]

.680 Joseph Richardson and John Hallowell: communication about a case involving three parties: A, B, C, and the insolvency of A. Signed Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia, 4^th mo. 1811, and John Hallowell, April 15, 1811.

.159 indenture between Joseph Richardson and his wife, Ruth, and Sarah Jones, aged nine years, to learn the art, trade, and mystery of housewifery. February 1, 1816.

.158 inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Joseph Richardson, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, 3 mo 11th, 1831.

Lists values of furniture, tools, etc., as a whole, but not individual values; records kept by his son John as he paid the debts and disbursed the assets

Box 2, folder 13: papers of Joseph Richardson, Jr.: Bills and receipts, 1773-1831

.120 receipted bill to the estate of Benjamin Marshall for brass and iron wires. November 16(?), 1786 (wire was purchased September 1773-November 1775).

.107 bill to Joseph Richardson from Abraham Jones for rebuilding the workshop in 1777; with many details about the material used, the casings, moldings, dimensions of the doors and half a pound of nails. Work done November 1777, bill submitted 3 mo. 1779.

.178 bill for county taxes, June 2, 1780.

.179 bill for making a walnut coffin for his mother from the cabinet maker Daniel Trotter, 12^th mo. 24 [?], 1787.

.180 receipted bill for road tax due for 1783, paid January 15, 1789.

62x54 receipt of Josiah Coates for a parcel of silver ware, signed Joseph Richardson, 9th Mo 26th 1795.

58x4.1 receipt, Elizabeth Cadwalader bought of Joseph Richardson a silver tea pot, Philadelphia, the 5th mo. 24, 1798.

65x26 bill to Samuel Meredith from Joseph Richardson, for repair work on silver; credits signed by James Howell, January 10, 1800; work done 1797 to 1800.

.160 receipt for digging and hauling the dirt away, work done by Joseph Richardson, receipt signed Robt. [illegible], August 22, 1810.

.161 bill to Robert Smith for construction work, digging and opening the alley. Philadelphia, September 29, 1810.

.162 bill to the owners of the property on Marble Court sent to Robert Smith for digging and curbstone work. Philadelphia, September 29, 1810.

.163 bill for bricks from George Lybrand, October 15, 1810.

.218 bill to Joseph Richardson from Israel J.Ashbridge & [?], July 28, 1813.

.164 bill to Joseph Richardson, from Philip Garrett for tablespoons and teaspoons. Philadelphia, 3 mo. 30, 1814.

.165 bill for having measured and valued the party fence and stable wall between Joseph Richardson and Harvey [Peter Harvy], from Jacob Walter and Isaac Harbert. May 11, 1814.

.166 bill to Joseph Richardson from Peter Harvy for repairing wagons, carriages, and harnesses. Work done March 21, 1814 through September 24, 1815.

.167 bill to Joseph Richardson for purchase of some Louisiana Stock. May 29, 1816.

.168 receipt for selling Louisiana Stock. Philadelphia, January 18, 1817.

.169 bill to Joseph Richardson, from John Gest, for flour, March-June 1819.

.170 bill from Stacy Thomas for putting up new blinds, mending cellar steps and repairing the bathhouse. Philadelphia, work done October 7, 1818 through October 27, 1819.

.171 bill to Joseph Richardson, from B. Woodrow, for supplying milk. 11 mo. 1819.

.172 bill to Joseph Richardson, from Jacob [illegible], for repair of boots. February 14, 1820.

.174 bill to Joseph Richardson, from Raper Smith, for repairing the fire place and pavement, bricks and sand. Work done 10 mo. 25, 1825 through 12 mo. 5, 1826.

.173 receipt for taxes paid by Joseph Richardson. Signed John McLeod. 1826.

.176 check written to Joseph Hartshorne, signed Joseph Richardson. Philadelphia, 1^st mo.12, 1831.

.175 check written to Benjamin H. Warder, signed Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia, 2d mo. 3, 1831.

.542a,b list of furniture and household goods (an inventory and valuation for estate purposes?). Name of Joseph Richardson appears at top. Undated, but prices are expressed in pounds. (in two pieces)

Box 2, folder 14: Nathaniel and Joseph Richardson, Jr.: letter book and inventory

.223 letter book dated from 1777 to 1790, to Maurice Lisle & Co, Masterman & Springall, Sommers & Son, and others, signed JNR.

[also available on microfilm at this repository, Mic. 264]

.222 "inventory of goods belonging to Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson taken the 31st Day of the 5th Month. 1790."

Box 2, folder 15: Joseph Richardson, Jr.: letter book

.209a "Josh Richardson's Letter Book 1791"

letter book dated from 1790 to 1796; to his business partners, Sommers & Son, Masterman & Springall, Maurice Lisle & Co., and others.

[note: photographs of the letter book may be found in Box 7, folder 16]

[also available on microfilm at this repository, Mic. 264]

.209b laid in page: an order for arm bands, wrist bands, and two sizes of medals, 1795.

Box 2, folder 16: Joseph Richardson, Jr.: Letters and diary, 1791-1830

.220 partial diary, unsigned but perhaps kept by Joseph Richardson, Jr., dated 7 mo. 1791, about a journey with Jonathan Willis from Philadelphia to New York, thence to Providence and Boston by coach and boat. Continued by .697 below.

.697 partial diary, perhaps kept by Joseph Richardson, Jr., 7^th mo., [1791], dined with brother Scattergood in Boston, travels by stagecoach from Boston to Philadelphia.

Continuation of .220, above.

.183 letter to beloved son [Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia] from John Hoskins, personal letter. 9 mo 23, 1793.

.185 letter to Joseph Richardson from J. Griscom, personal letter and wanting to buy a milk cow from father Hoskins. Green Bank, ? 27, 1801.

.184 letter to Joseph Richardson from Jno. Griscom, about wanting to rent a house. Burlington, 3 mo., 23, 1801.

.186 letter to dear Friends [Elias Boudinot and Benjamin Rush] about trying to settle a misunderstanding. Signed J R, Philadelphia, 10th mo. 11^th, 1802.

.187 letter to Joseph Richardson from Benjamin Rush, about depriving Mr. Boudinot’s daughter of her late husband's estate. October 14, 1802.

.188 letter to Joseph Richardson from Edward Shippen, about taking a house in Burlington for the summer in exchange for one near the city on "Skuylkil" down McPherson Lane. "I should be well pleased to exchange with you for that time". Burlington, May 11, 1803.

.189 letter to Joseph Richardson from Edward Shippen, about repair work of the fence and pump, the amount of hay remaining in the loft, and the kitchen chimney smoke annoyance. Burlington, May 15, 1803.

.190 letter to dear Joseph from George Dillwyn, personal news and about moving into a new house. Burlington, 5 mo 28, 1803.

.191 letter to esteemed friend [Joseph Richardson] from George Dillwyn, about the settlement of the house not being according to the agreement. Burlington, 6 mo 4, 1803.

.192 letter to dear Joseph [Joseph Richardson, silversmith, Philadelphia] from George Dillwyn, further discussions about the settlement, rent, price and the memorandum of the settlement. Burlington, 6 mo., 12, 1803.

.193 letter to Joseph Richardson from [?] Coxe, about the purchase of a house and building of a wall. Burlington, July 26, 1803.

.194 letter to dear Joseph from George Dillwyn, still trying to settle the account. Burlington, 8 mo: 20, 1803.

.195 letter about a mistake in the price of the house, and having received money from James Vaux and owing J R [Joseph Richardson] some money. Unsigned, 8 mo., 25, 1803.

.196 letter referring again to the supposed mistake in the price of the house and "presenting thy letter to James Vaux", including a short statement of expenses. Undated and unsigned.

.197 letter to John Hallowell from Joseph Richardson, seeking legal advice, signed Joseph Richardson. Philadelphia, 1^st mo. 28, 1808.

Also Hallowell’s response, on same sheet, February 5, 1808.

.199 letter to my kind uncle [Joseph Richardson] from your niece Mary, personal and family news. June 1, 1828.

.200 letter to dear uncle from Mary, personal and family news. June 22, 1828.

.201 letter to dear uncle from Mary, more personal and family news. Burlington, November 24, 1828.

.198 letter to dear uncle from your niece, Mary Hoskins, about the illness of her mother and taking brother John to school. [no month] 24, 1828.

.203 letter to dear brother [Joseph Richardson, Market Street, Philadelphia] from John Griscom, personal news. New York, 1 mo, 23, 1829.

.204 letter to Joseph Richardson from John G. Hoskins, personal news. 1 mo. 30, 1829.

.205 letter to my dear uncle from your niece Mary [Hoskins], about having moved. February 7, 1830.

.206 letter to Joseph Richardson from Nathan Mendenhall, "Robert Modderwell is going to purchase his spring goods in the North ... he will have business at the mint with a parcel of the previous metal dug out of the mines of our vicinity ... Nathan Hunt ... and his sons have taken a small share in the gold business ... I believe it is best for all to be moderate in their shares, unless the mines were more productive." Greensborough, NC, 2 mo. 24th, 1830.

.207 letter to Joseph Richardson from John Neff, secretary of the Diligent Fire Engine Co., "... thanks of the company be tendered to Mr. Joseph Richardson for his politeness of granting the company the use of his coach house ... whilst the Engine House was in the course of erection." Philadelphia, September 16, 1830.

.202 letter to Joseph Richardson about the death of his dear mother, from J. Griscom, School Run, February 29, no year.

.208 letter to Joseph Richardson from A M, personal news; page missing, undated.

.211 wrapper, addressed to Joseph Richardson, Assayer of the Mint of the US. "the Director would be glad to see Mr. Richardson at Dr. Rush at [illegible, torn] clock this afternoon." undated.

Box 2, folder 17: papers of Nathaniel Richardson, 1788-1829

.229 bill from Mary Drinker to Nathan. Richardson for muslin and gloves, paid 1st Mo: 10th, 1788.

.684 ground rent list, “a balance due NR for cash advanced,” 1804-1805. Probably has something to do with settling an estate.

.224 copy of Nathaniel Richardson's will, dated 12 mo. 6, 1826.

.227 "inventory of the goods and chattels rights and credits belonging to the estate of Nathaniel Richardson, deceased 8 mo 1827."

[printed label on front of volume reads “Made and sold by Thomas Desilver at No. 253, Market Street, Philadelphia”]

.225 "letters testamentary & copy of the will of Nathaniel Richardson, decd., to Joseph, John Richardson & Edward Randolph, three of the executors" dated Philadelphia, August 13, 1827.

.226 "inventory of the real property belonging to the estate of Nathaniel Richardson, deceased," signed John Richardson, acting executor, Philadelphia, 10 mo. 29^th, 1827.

.228 "copy of the settlement of the estate of Nathaniel Richardson, 1829."

.230 drawing of lots along Third and High Streets [Philadelphia], with the names of their occupants or owners, one lot was occupied or owned by Nathaniel Richardson. Undated.

Box 3, folder 1: John Richardson: letters, 1812-1859, and trade card

.242 notice that John Richardson has been elected as a member of the Philadelphia Hose Co., June 6, 1812.

.243 mutual agreement between John Richardson and Thomas Kimber, dissolving their partnership. Philadephia, 4 mo., 7th 1815.

.244 copy of a letter from Samuel Moore, for the Mint of the United States, to S. D. Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury, reporting the demise of Joseph Richardson, assayer, on March 11, 1831 and "requesting the son of the deceased, John Richardson, who, during his father's illness, officiated in his place, to continue to discharge the duties of that department, ..." Philadelphia, March 11, 1831.

.245 letter to John Richardson from Samuel Moore, director, Mint of the United States, requesting Richardson to continue in the position of an assayer at the Mint after the death of his father. March 14, 1831.

.246 copy of a letter of recommendation from Jos. Hopkinson, G. M. Dallas, and I. S.(?) Barker, requesting that John Richardson be appointed as Assayer of the Mint, "we believe him to be entirely competent to discharge the duties of the Office." Philadelphia, March 16, 1831.

.247 copy of a letter to the President of the United States by John Richardson asking for the appointment as Assayer of the Mint.

[same sheet of paper] copy of a letter to Samuel D. Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury, requesting that the enclosed application and recommendation "may be laid before the President of the United States." Both dated 3 mo. 17^th, 1831

.248 letter to John Richardson from the Treasury Department, asking him to execute the form of an official bond and return it to the Secretary of the Treasury for his approbation. April 2, 1831.

.249 copy of the bond mentioned in the letter above, 1831.

.250 "I John Richardson do solemnly Affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States ...and diligently perform the Duties of the Office of Assayer for the Mints." undated.

.251 letter to Samuel Moore, Director of the Mints, from John Richardson, requesting a release from the appointment of Assayer of the Mint on or before the 1st of the 5th month next. Philadelphia, 3 mo. 29th, 1832.

.252 document between John Richardson and Caleb Parker dissolving a co-partnership in coal dealing, 3 mo. 11, 1841.

.253 letter from creditors of John Richardson and Caleb Parker, promising not to bring suit for two years, January 12, 1843.

.254 letter to John Richardson, 27 South 5th Street Philadelphia, from M[artha] G[ibbons] R[ichardson], personal and family news. 7 mo. 28, 1843.

.256.1 invitation to funeral of Thomas Wistar Evans sent to John Richardson at 139 Arch St., 2 mo. 17, 1857 (funeral to be on the 19^th).

.255 John Richardson to the President and Directors of the Bank of North America, thanking them for $500, Phildelphia, 12 mo. 5, 1859.

.248a, .256.2, .256.3, .256.4, .256.5, .256.6b; wrappers addressed to John Richardson.

.17 Trade card: “John Richardson, Bookseller and Stationer, 31 Market Street, Philadelphia. Writing paper, &c., Blank books, &c.”

Show two customers in bookstore, with a clerk behind the counter, walls lined with book shelves, ink wells, quill pens, and books on table in foreground.

Box 3, folder 2: estate papers of Elizabeth Richardson, d.1804 (half-sister of Joseph, Jr. and Nathaniel), and of an Elizabeth who died ca.1870 (perhaps the daughter of Joseph, Jr., who was born in 1788):

.231 letters testamentary & copy of Elizabeth Richardson’s will, October 12, 1804.

.233 copy of an inventory of goods belonging to the estate of Elizabeth Richardson taken the 18th day of the 10th month 1804: furniture, bedding, fabric and ribbon, sewing items, small hardware items.

.232 “estate of Elizabeth Richardson in A/C with Nathaniel Richardson acting executor.” 10 mo. 13, 1804 through 12 mo. 23, 1805.

.239 receipt of the estate of Elizabeth Richardson, deceased, for collateral inheritance tax. June 8, 1870.

.240 receipt of the estate of Elizabeth Richardson, deceased, for collateral inheritance tax. June 8, 1870.

.241 register of wills, value and appraisal of goods and chattels of Elizabeth Richardson. Undated.

Box 3, folder 3: Rebecca Richardson (daughter of Joseph, Sr., and Mary Allen) and Mary P. Gibbons (d.1892; sister of Martha Gibbons Richardson):

[other Mary P. Gibbons material is in Box 4, with the Gibbons family papers]

.235 copy of the will of Rebecca Richardson signed the twenty-seventh day of the seventh month, 1818.

.234 letters testamentary & copy of the will of Rebecca Richardson, deceased 1826, to Joseph Richardson, one of the executors. Dated Philadelphia, November 3, 1826.

.237a “Estate of Rebecca Richardson: inventory of the goods and chattels rights and credits belonging to the estate of Rebecca Richardson.” Philadelphia, 1826-1827. Includes inventory of her goods (furniture, china, glass, tinware, stock, bonds), charges against the estate for nursing, coffin, etc., and dispersal of the estate.

Also included is the account of Charles Richardson as executor of the will of Mary P. Gibbons who died November 9, 1892, at 311 South 5th Street, Philadelphia.

.297b letter written by Charles Richardson to his niece Bessie about her share from an estate, probably that of Mary P. Gibbons. Dated December 27, 1892.

Box 3, folder 4: papers relating to Dr. Joseph Gibbons Richardson

.257 notebook with poems about flora and fauna (two of which were noted as having been written by others), inscribed in front: “Joseph G. Richardson, 5. mo. 1841, from M.P.G.”

.258 "Joseph G. Richardsn's Journal," undated, notebook is mostly blank, includes a list of flowers, a note entitled “Useful Arithmetic” addressed to “dear Joseph,” a very few accounts, and a laid-in page with names. The blue paper covers contain the remnants of an older label bearing the name Martha.

.259 “Joseph G. Richardson, Garden Book 1850”

Describes the planting of vegetables and herbs in his garden; pasted in is a fold-out map with detailed information about his different garden areas; the locations of the plants are indicated by key numbers. Inside the back cover is a pencil drawing of a building and stick figures playing outside, and penned-in is the name of Martha Gibbons.

.260 visa "to permit safely and freely to pass Joseph Gibbons Richardson." Legation of the United States of America at London, July 9, 1878, in the 103 year of the Independence of the United States".

.687 letter to Dr. Richardson from Benjamin R. Smith, letter about their family backgrounds and relationships. Germantown, May 2, 1884(?).

.261 letter of accreditation to Dr. Joseph G. Richardson from the Board of Health in Philadelphia to inquire into the systems of plumbing and drainage in use in the states and cities of Europe. Philadelphia, May 25, 1886.

.262 excerpt from the minutes of the Board of Managers of the Philadelphia City Institute, held December 13, 1886 acknowledging their loss in the death of Dr. Joseph G. Richardson.

.261b, 262a, 263 two envelops addressed to Dr. Jos. G. Richardson, 1835 Chestnut St., and one to Mrs. Joseph G. Richardson, 3238 Chestnut St.

.264 letter to my dear children from your mother [pencilled in: from Rachel Randolph Parry], personal and family news, especially about Christmas. Philadelphia, 1^st mo. 1, 1860.

.265 letter to my dear daughters from your mother [Rachel Randolph Parry], family news, especially about Mag’s passing {marriage? death is not meant]. Philadelphia, 2^nd mo. 12, 1860.

.267 letter to my dear daughter from your mother [Rachel Randolph Parry], personal news: mother’s illness, daughter’s move. Philadelphia, March 5, 1865.

.268a,b letter to dear children from mother, personal news, discussing buying some clothes for the family, the sudden death of Sue Gibbon's father, and other painful news. Philadelphia, 12th mo. 4th, no year.

.266 letter to my dear daughter from your mother [Rachel Randolph Parry], family news and squabbles. New Hope, 6th mo. 26th, no year

.269.1,2,3,4 two envelops addressed to Mary R. Richardson, New York and Pennsylvania, and two to Mary R. Parry, North Carolina, and Bucks Co., PA.

Box 3, folder 5: miscellaneous Richardson family papers

.213 note from Sarah Emlen and Phebe Morris, each agreeing to pay Anne Mifflin $8 when Francis Fairlamb becomes apprenticed to Joseph Mifflin, a tanner, because Francis’ mother Hannah Fairlamb cannot provide for him and therefore he is “in danger of becoming a vagabond,” undated.

.214 agreement between SE [Sarah Emlen?], JR [Joseph Richardson, Jr.?], and NR [Nathaniel Richardson?] to pay for Francis, son of Hannah Fairlamb, to attend the Westown Boarding School; they fear the “growing lad” will be “exposed to the corruption of the Streets” as his mother is too ill to properly care for him; Philadelphia, 3rd of 2nd mo, 1803.

.683 receipt from the Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia for a two story brick dwelling house on Apple Street owned by James Somers, December 10, 1849; on May 16(?), 1851, the title of the policy was signed over to Sarah Richardson.

.19 notebook, containing embossed Italian stamps depicting classical figures, inscribed "Bessie Richardson, Jan. 26, 1883." The notebook was an advertising give-away from M. & A. Hassler’s Umbrella and Can Manufactory in Philadelphia.

.604 list of surviving children & grandchildren of Nathaniel Richardson [lived 1793-1872] and his wife Hannah Yarnall Richardson, as furnished September 26, 1890, by their son Nathaniel.

.605 letter addressed to Uncle Charlie from niece, Bessie, about some genealogical dates of John Richardson and Martha Gibbons Richardson, Wayne, Pa., April 3, 1910.

.686 typewritten postcard, about an article on the Richardson family, and a forthcoming article about the Howell family, published in The Magazine of American Genealogy, addressed to Elizabeth R. Richardson Howell, postmarked Chicago, January 25, 1930.

.40-.43 extracts copied [in the 20^th century] from letters to and from various members of the Richardson family, listing dates and events of the Richardson family, 1681-1713

.219 bill about some real estate(?), paid W. Richardson, undated.

.685a,b.d envelopes addressed to Martha G. Richardson

.694 pencil drawing of the coats of arms of Richardson of Durham.

Box 3, folder 6: papers of Nathaniel Allen I and Nehemiah Allen

.272 "Ey M. Jacobus Fabricius ...," land laid out to Nathaniel Allen "this 15th day of [illegible] anno Domini 1682," signed M. Jacobus Fabricius, Pastor in Wikako [Wicacoa]

.273 receipt on account of land [text in Dutch] signed M Jacoby Fabricy, no date.

.274 bill to Nathaniel Allen, October 30, 1682, signed M. Jacoby Fabriciy.

.275 "Rewards from Nathaniel Allen of the province of Pennselvania ... for land or other [illegible] due by him to mee ..." Twelfth month 1682, M. Jacoby Fabriciy.

.276 note about land laid out to Nathaniel Allen, six hundred acres of land in the county of Philadelphia ..., 1684.

.280 note about land laid out to Nathaniel Allen on Acct. of 2000 Acres purchased in England, 1681 ...; land in Bensalem, Warminster(?), Chester, and Liberty

.281 note about lands laid out to Nathaniel Allen in lew of 2000 acres, undated.

.276a wrapper labeled " to the Land on Dellewar Revor sold Nath Allen 1682 Near Burlinton Ferrey"

.278 "At the Request of Nathaniel Allen that we would grant him two hundred and fifty acres of Land in the County of Buxs, ... Philadelphia 14th of the 5th moth 1686. To Capt. Thomas Holme, Survey Genell."

.299 surveyed and laid out land of ten thousand acres unto Nicholas Moore purchaser, by virtue of a warrant dated the 25th day of the 5th month, 1684 [this paper dated 12 mo. 8, 1694/5].

.300 bill for quitrents of Moors 7 lots, in the year 1706.

.301 "Moors 7 lotts sold Nehemiah Allen Pattend to said Allen 1706."

.302 "Ground Rents Due to the Propriotor Computeed Severelly” for land pattened in 1706 for which Nathaniel Allen is to pay part

.303 "Mores Lotts sold N. Allen 1695 pattend 1706 ... 38 years att 16/6 pr."

.304 "Moores Lotts Pattend y 2 mo. 170[torn]"

.297 "Breaf of the Title of Spruce Street lots": ten names and owners, including Nehemiah Allen and Nathaniel Allen

.282 marriage certificate of Nehemiah Allen to Mary Earlishman at Middletown Meeting, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1685

.601 inventory of John Otter's estate, no date

[John Otter was the uncle of Mary Earlishman, they came over together from London in the ship "John and Sarah"].

.286 note to "Son Nathaniel Allen from Rebecca Allen; pleas to let my Daughter Blackfan have the five pound due to me by thy Fathers will ..." signed Rebekah Allen, 6 mo. 2, 1737.

.287 note to "Son Nathaniel Allen from Rebecca Allen; Please to send by my Daughter Elinor Blackfan the Sum of five Pounds due to me by thy Fathers will ..." signed Rebekah Allen, 25th of 7 mo., 1738.

On back: note signed by Elianer Blackfan, acknowledging receipt of money, 8 mo. 4, 1738

.288 "My Son Nath: Allen 14th 7 mo. 1739 Please to Pay too my Daughter Elanor Blackfan the Som of Five Pounds Due by thy Fathers will ...," ..." signed Rebekah Allen

On back: note signed by Elenor Blackfan, acknowledging receipt of money, 7 mo. 18, 1739

.289 "Loving Son Nath: Allen 13th 8 mo 1740; please to pay to my Daughter Elanor Blackfan the Som of five Pounds due to me in thy Fathers Will;" Rebekah Allen

On back: note signed by Elaner Blackfan, acknowledging receipt of money, 8 mo. [illegible], 1740

.290 "Son Nath Allen: Pleas to pay to my Daughter Elanor Blackfan the Soms of five Pounds Due by thy Fathers Will ... the 10th of the 5 mo 1741" signed Rebekah Allen.

On back: note signed by Elaner Blackfan, acknowledging receipt of money, no date

.284 obligation between Nathaniel Allen, Nehemiah Allen, and Abel Noble, dated the twentieth day of September, anno 1700, signed and sealed Abel Nobel.

.283a a document related to .284, missing seal and signature of Abel Nobel.

.283b wrapper, "Nehm. Allen to Abel Noble, Bond"

.285 receipted bill for medical services rendered, to the estate Nehemiah Allen, deceased, from Lloyd Zachary, October 13, 1736. (payment received in 1737)

Box 3, folder 7: papers of Nathaniel Allen II

.270 letter book of Nathaniel Allen, dated from the 8 mo. 4^th, 1716, to 7 mo. 9, 1735.

The letter book concerns trading of merchandise between Philadelphia and Bermuda. It includes an order for “red cedar chairs with white straw bottoms and of the newest fashion….” See index appended to this finding aid for names found in the letter book.

.291 document of rules and regulations governing the responsibilities of a constable, Nathaniel Allen, constable of Lower Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, the 5 mo. 5, 1721.

.295 page from “Nathaniel Allen's Book,” showing some accounts; on reverse side is a record of births, and some deaths, of Nathaniel & Hannah Allen's children.

.292 letter to Nathaniel Allen in Philadelphia from aunt Joyce Brewer: "Remember my hearty Love to my Brother Nehemiah and to his children, & to your Self and Wife and all your family & to sister Lydia Pryor." Bristol, February 23, 1724.

.293 personal letter to "Nathaniel Allen, Cooper in Philadelphia to ye Care of Arthur Tuft" from aunt Joyce Brewer. Bristol the 15th of the 12mo., 1731/2.

.294 bill to Nathaniel Allen from Lloyd Zachary, for sundries administered Negro child, in July 14, 1735, bill paid in full December 28, 1737.

.312 bill from Evan Evans to Nathaniel Allen for making jackets, coats (including a bearskin coat), breeches, and suits for self and others. Work done 1748-1751.

Box 3, folder 8: papers relating to the estate of Nathaniel Allen II

.305c probate and copy of will of Nathaniel Allen, signed by William Plumsted, Register General, dated December 22, 1757.

.307a inventory of the goods and chattels belonging to the estate of Nathaniel Allen, taken the 29th of the 12th mo. 1757.

.307b paper wrapper, labeled "Inventory of Goods Belonging to the Estate of Nathaniel Allen"

.311 bill from Enoch Flower to the Estate of Nathaniel Allen for door hinges, hooks and staples, goods purchased 1745-1748, paid in 1760 by Joseph Richardson.

.324 bill to the estate of Nathaniel Allen from Jno. Kearstey for medication, from May 1754 to December 1757.

.309 bill from John Knowles to the Estate of Nathaniel Allen, for "5 years shaving twice a weack” from 1750 to 1757. Apparently partially paid in molasses.

.310 bill, the estate of Anne Hasell to the estate of Nathaniel Allen for making hoops and barrels. From 1754 to 3rd mo 10th 1756. Signed Alex Huston.

.315 bill, to the executors of Nathaniel Allen from Townsend White for coffee and sugar, 1756.

.321 receipted bill, to Nathaniel Allen, from Thomas Cadwalader, for pharmaceutical items purchased on February 10, 1757, signed: "received the above account in full this 16th of May 1759 of Joseph Richardson, Thos. Cadwalader.”

.317 receipted bill, to Nathaniel Allen from John Morrison for "one Cagg irernbound," purchased 1757; bill marked paid 1778.

.318 receipted bill, to the estate of Nathaniel Allen from Daniel Offley for bolts(?), 1757.

.308 list of ground rents, 1757.

.322 receipted bill, to Nathaniel Allen's estate from John Church, for logs and corner pieces, June 16, 1757, paid 7 mo. 26, 1758 by Joseph Richardson.

.319 receipted bill, to Mr. Nathaniel Allen’s Estate from Wm. Craddocke for fabric and making a jacoat(?) for Jupiter, partially paid with molasses, Philadelphia, September 17, 1757. Bill paid in full by Joseph Richardson, February 8, 1758.

.323 receipted bill, to the estate of Nathaniel Allen for making a night gown, signed James Baily. December 10, 1757.

.331 receipt, "Then Reced. of Nehemiah Allen one of ye Executors of ye Estate of His Father Nathan. Allen a Silver Tankard Bequeathed to me by the said Nathanl. Allen Received By me Sarah Allen." Philadelphia, December 31, 1757.

.335a bill from Rebekah Seaton for stockings, gloves, mufling, cambrick, and attendence, paid by Joseph Richardson for Nathaniel Allen’s estate, 1 mo. 9, 1758

Box 3, folder 9: papers relating to the estate of Nathaniel Allen II

.320 bill from Phillip Winamore to Nathaniel Allen for work on chimney and horse hire, 1757, paid in full June 17, 1758 by Joseph Richardson; receipt signed by Philip Weinnbeimer.

.314 receipted bill, to the estate of Nathan. Allen from Char. West jun., for salt and iron hoops. 5 mo. 15, 1758.

.329 bill, to Mr. Nathaniel Allen from Cadwalader & Sims, for the expense of digging dirt on the wharf, July 17, 1758.

.316 receipted bill to Nathaniel Allen from Joseph Johnson [or Jonson] for plowing, mowing and harrowing for the period of March 9, 1754 to November 16. 1756; paid the 19th Day of the 7th mo. 1760.

.332 receipt to the estate of Nathaniel Allen for a subscription to the Gazette, signed Franklin and Hall. January 4, 1758.

.333 receipt to Joseph Richardson for paying for bread on account of Nathaniel Allen’s estate. January 4, 1758. [signature of person receiving money is illegible]

.327 receipted bill to the estate of Nathaniel Allen for traveling expenses to Bucks County, from Joseph Allen, traveling on behalf of the estate, 2 mo. 8th, 1758.

.326 receipted bill to the estate of Nathaniel Allen from Esther Shurlock for gloves and mittens. February 9, 1758.

.337 directive from John Allen to the executors of the estate of Nathaniel Allen to pay Edith Webb. Philadelphia, March 3, 1758. Accepted by Joseph Allen.

.325 bill to the estate of my father Nathanl. Allen for wood, “work done by my wife,” silk, and making a wrapper for Amarritta, from Joseph Allen, March 3, 1758.

.339 receipt, signed by Nehemiah Allen, acknowledging receipt of money from father’s estate. Philadelphia March 28, 1758.

.340 receipt for part of the share in their father's estate, signed by Nehemiah Allen, Joseph Allen, John Allen, Nathaniel Allen and Hannah Allen. March 28, 1758.

.341 receipt, signed by James Tanman(?), acknowledging receipt of money from Nathatniel Allen’s estate, April 1, 1758.

.342 receipt signed by Silas Pryor Cobb, acknowledging payment of watch and lamp tax for Nathaniel Allen's estate. April 27, 1758.

.343 receipt signed by Jon. Shoemaker acknowledging payment for a coffin for Nathaniel Allen. May 7(?), 1758.

.328 receipted bill, to estate of Nathaniel Allen, from Josiah Hewes, for carting 55 loads of earth, May 24, 1758.

.344 receipt signed by Alex. Huston acknowledging payment of a debt owed by the estate of Nathaniel Allen. September 4, 1759.

.330 receipted bill to estate of Nathaniel Allen from Nathaniel Allen, jr. for work done. March 22, 1760.

.347 Receipts for money paid by Joseph Richardson on account of the estate of Nathaniel Allen, signed by Nathaniel, Nehemiah, John, Joseph, and Hannah Allen, 1 mo. 10, 1761.

.306 Benjamin Chews’ judgment concerning the will of Nathaniel Allen, Philadelphia, September 2, 1771.

Box 3, folder 10: papers relating to Hannah Allen and to her estate

.348 receipt of Hannah Allen for building two kitchens, signed John Drinker, April 30, 1759 and March 24, 1761. Includes specifications for dimensions, number and size of windows, and other information.

.349 receipt of Hannah Allen for shoe mending. Benjamin Paschell, February 6, 1758.

.350 receipt of Hannah Allen for one year’s board, signed Joseph Richardson, August 3, 1763.

.398 bill to Hannah Allen in account with Robert Harding for digging the well and her share of garden fence, credit given for ground rent, signed Robert Harding. Philadelphia May 31, 1765.

.351a Hannah Allen's will; executors of her will were Nehemiah Allen and Joseph Richardson, and it was witnessed by William Plumsted, register general, Philadelphia, June 26, 1765.

.351b additional page of her will, Philadelphia, June 26, 1765.

.352 addition to Hannah Allen's will, giving to her cousins, Mary Bonsal, Amey Bonsal, and Hannah Richardson, some money, silver objects, and to the latter her new Bible. To her sister Mary any book or books she may choose. Undated but signed.

.353 inventory of the goods and chattels of Hannah Allen, taken the ninth day of the seventh month July 1765.

.354 note "Sister Hannah Allen departed this Life the 23 Day of the 6th Mo 1765 on the first Day of the week Between 3 & 4 o Clock in the Morning Aged 40 Years"

.355 note written at Bessie’s party, February 23, 1884: copy of some of Hannah Allen's requests in her will.

.397 bill from Rebecca Seaton for Hannah Allen’s funeral expenses: four and a half yards muslin, one pair of stockings, two pair of gloves; payment received from Joseph Richardson, July 4, 1765.

.356 receipt for making a coffin for Hannah Allen, signed John Shoemaker, July 8, 1765.

.357 received of Joseph Richardson, executor, two silver spoons, signed Amey Bonsall, July 8, 1765

.358 received of Joseph Richardson, a silver can, left to me by my cousin Hannah Allen. Jane Clark, July 10, 1765.

.359 received from Joseph Richardson, one of the executors, some money, signed Nehemiah Allen, August 16, 1765 and October 23, 1765.

.360 received from Joseph Richardson, fifty pounds current money of Pennsylvania, signed Nathaniel Allen, junior, August 27, 1765. (written on back of a page from Joseph Richardson’s copy book)

.361 received from Joseph Richardson, the value of ten pounds of plate, signed Mary Bonsall, October 10, 1765.

.362 receipt of Joseph Richardson for paving tax for the estate of Hannah Allen, signed Robert Greaves, collector, January 2, 1766;

watch and lamp tax for Hannah Allen's estate signed John Armitt, January 24(?), 1766;

on back: receipt of Joseph Richardson for payment of poor taxes for the estate of Hannah Allen, signed Thos. Williams, April 21, 1766.

.363 receipt of Joseph Richardson for provincial tax on the estate of Hannah Allen, signed James Claypoole, October 11, 1765.

Box 3, folder 11: papers relating to the estate of Hannah Allen and miscellaneous Allen family papers

.364 receipt for payment of county taxes for Hannah Allen by Joseph Richardson, signed Patrick Gommins. July 24, 1766.

.365 receipt for payment of annuity from Hannah Allen’s estate by Joseph Richardson, one signed Nathaniel Allen. August 30, 1766.

.366 receipt for payment of provincial taxes for the estate of Hannah Allen by Joseph Richardson, goldsmith, signed Blathwaite Jones. September 2, 1766.

.367 receipt for payment of money from Hannah Allen’s estate by Joseph Richardson, signed Nehemiah Allen. November 11, 1766.

.368 receipt for payment of poor tax for Hannah Allen's estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed John Mitchell, collector. December 12, 1766.

.369 receipt for payment of watch and lamp tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed William Lownes. February 18, 1767.

.370 receipt for payment of street tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed Joseph Shute. February 23, 1767.

.371 receipt for payment of provincial tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson. signed Blathwaite Jones, June 9, 1767. Also a receipt for payment of Richardson’s own tax.

.372 receipt for payment of a poor tax for Hannah Allen's estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed William Savery. June 19, 1767.

.373 receipt for payment of a county tax for the estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Patrick Gommins, collector. July 20, 1767.

.374 receipt for payment of an annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. August 8, 1767.

.375 receipt for payment of second poor tax on Hannah Allen's estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed William Savory. January 4, 1768.

.376 receipt for payment of watch and lamp tax on estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Jo. Penrose, collector. January 21, 1768.

.377 receipt for payment of paving tax for the estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Gilbert Beacon(?). February 2, 1768.

.378 receipt for payment of poor tax for Hannah Allen's estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed Benja Paschall, May 20, 1768.

.379 receipt for payment of provincial tax on Hannah Allen’s estate as well as for himself, by Joseph Richardson, signed Blathwaite Jones. June 2, 1768.

.380 receipt for payment of legacy from Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. July 23, 1768.

.381 receipt for payment of second poor tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed Benjamin Paschall. November 11, 1768.

.382 receipt for payment of paving tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson signed Samuel Richards(?). May 24, 1769

.383 receipt for payment of provincial tax for Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson signed Patrick Gommins. June 1, 1769.

.384 “received … of Joseph Richardson … on account of my father, Nehemiah Allen,” signed Nathaniel Allen. July 7, 1769.

.385 receipt for payment of four years of annuity due from the estate Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed John Allen. July 13, 1769.

.386 receipt for payment of poor tax on Hannah Allen’s estate (and possibly his own, as well), by Joseph Richardson, signed Samuel Caldwell, collector. July 21, 1769.

.387 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. August 30, 1769.

.388 receipt for payment of second poor tax on Hannah Allen’s estate, by Joseph Richardson, signed Samuel Caldwell. Philadelphia, February 15, 1770.

.389 receipt for payment of lamp and watch tax on the estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson signed Josha Humphrey, April 6, 1770; and

receipt for payment of paving tax for the estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Robert Bayly. April 9, 1770.

.390 receipt for payment of poor tax on estate of Hannah Allen, as well as for Giles Lewis and for himself, by Joseph Richardson, signed Clemt Biddle. June 23, 1770.

.391 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. June 28, 1770.

.392 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson signed John Allen. August 6, 1770.

.393 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. July 3, 1771.

.394 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed John Allen. July 19, 1771.

.395 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. June 29, 1774.

.396 receipt for payment of annuity from estate of Hannah Allen, by Joseph Richardson, signed Nathaniel Allen. June 26, 1775.

Miscellaneous Allen family papers:

.296 note with names of the Allen family, their marriages and children. Undated and unsigned.

.345 receipt for payment of money owed by Nehemiah and Joseph Allen to John Drinker, Philadelphia, November 20, 1760.

.346 receipt acknowledging payment of quitrent by Nehemiah Allen, Joseph Allen, and Joseph & Mary Richardson, signed by [illegible] for the Propietors. Philadelphia, January 8, 1761.

.401 "acct. of Expense Laid out by Jno. Allen which is Paid to him," paying for a washer woman, a grave digger, and a book, no date.

.402 receipt, “paid Nehemiah Allen in full” for butter, beef, fowls, etc. Undated and unsigned.

Box 3, folder 12: Clark family papers

.403a “Hannah Clark's Book”

first entry: “Inventory of the Goods and Chattels belonging to the Estate of Samuel Clark deceased taken the 22nd of the 12th month 1802,” listing furniture, bedding, china, pots and kettles, glassware, cutlery, and other household goods, debts, and bonds.

Also accounts showing the settling of Samuel Clark’s estate, first by Hannah Clark and then by Joseph Richardson, Jr.

.403b bill, laid inside above volume, from Hannah Clark to the estate of Robert Proud, for one years accommodation, 1811-1812.

.403c memorandum, laid in inside above volume, about board of accommodation of R.P., paid in 1804-1808.

Box 3, folder 13: Clark family papers

.404 “Inventory of the … estate of Hannah Clark deceased taken the 11th of the 4th mo. 1817,” also accounts kept by her acting executors: Joseph Richardson and Ellis Yarnall.

In the back of the book are receipts showing payment of bills for estate

Box 3, folder 14: Clark family papers

.405 “Inventory of the Goods and Chattels belonging to the Estate of Samuel Clark decd. taken the 22nd of 12th Mo. 1802.” (another copy of what is found in .403a, in folder 24)

.406a,b account page of the estate of Samuel Clark, deceased, Hannah Clark acting Administratrix, listing expenses and his heirs, wife, and two daughters, Mary and Jane.

.407 indenture, "Assignment of Bonds & Mortgages Hannah Clark & Joseph Richardson, administrators of Samuel Clark, deceased, to Jane Clark, the City and County of Philadelphia, June 22, 1812."

.408 Letters testamentary and copy of will of Hannah Clark, naming as executors Joseph Richardson and Ellis Yarnell; on April 2, 1817, Mary Taylor and Rebecca Richardson [sisters of Hannah] declared that the original will was in the handwriting of Hannah Clark.

.409 copy of the settlement of the estate of Hannah Clark, deceased, in account with Joseph Richardson, executor, January 12, 1818.

.410 letter written by Jane Clark to her cousin, John Richardson, with request that he invest $1000 in good securities for benefit of his sons, Philadelphia, April 7, 1855. With a postscript dated June 4, 1855, adding an additional $500 to the above sum.

Box 3, folder 15: Gibbons family papers

.524 Genealogy of John Gibbons, son of Joseph & Hannah Gibbons, born 8 mo. 30^th, 1736

He was married on 7 mo. 4, 1759 to Martha Griffith, daughter of John & Esther Griffith, born 8 mo. 19, 1738.

Names of their Children:

James Gibbons, born 10 mo. 18, 1760; Joseph Gibbons, born 10 mo. 16, 1762;

Anne Gibbons, born 8 mo. 23, 1764; John Gibbons, born 10 mo. 1766;

Esther Gibbons, born 11 mo. 29, 1767; Hannah Gibbons, born 4 mo. 28, 1770;

William Gibbons, born 12 mo. 9, 1771; Emily Patty Gibbons, born 11 mo. 12, 1775;

George Washington Gibbons, born 10 mo. 6, 1777.

The first named Hannah, mother of John Gibbons, departed this life the 12th of 10th mo. 1778, aged 63 years

The first named Joseph, father of John, died the [blank] day of 1780 aged about -"

.525 letter to [page torn] Gibbons, Philadelphia, from Norris Jones, addressed to dear cousin, personal letter, Charleston S.C., 8th mo. 5^th, 1788.

.453 letter addressed to Joseph Gibbons, but meant for Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons, Philadelphia from William Milhous, about hoping to send this letter by Edward Bonsall [he married Hannah Gibbons, daughter of John Gibbons and Hannah Marshall Gibbons, on February 23, 1796]; announces the birth of his daughter [a new sister for Mrs. Gibbons], hopes they can bring William [their son?] for a visit, written from Uwchlan [Chester Co., Penn.], 6th mo. 14^th, 1790.

.437 letter addressed to dear brother from W[illiam?] G[ibbons], about family news and health situation in the area. "The city begins to bear a more pleasant appearance, numbers have been returned to it and several stores more than usual opened." Philadelphia, 10th Mo. 26^th, 1793.

.438 letter addressed to dear brother [Joseph Gibbons] from William Gibbons in Savannah, a narrative of a adventurous and perilous voyage starting on March 15 from Philadelphia to St. Thomas "having had the almost incredible Passage of Fifty days - on the 10th of June I left St. Thomas, with flattening prospects, was taken by a British Frigate and after bad usage and long detention arrived at the Cape [where he became ill]... with the remainder of my cash made out to get a cargo of coffee with which I arrived in Savannah on the 28th of July ... [but without being allowed to land was] compelled to leave the Port and knowing myself precluded from entry of any American Port I proceeded for St. Augustine .… I was taken within sight of Land, sent to New Providence, my vessel libelled ... had my voyage terminated less disastrously ...,” Savannah, 28th October 1799.

.526 letter to [page torn] Gibbons from her mother, personal letter about J. Richardson, Aunt Hannah, cousin Anna and little Isaac who has the whooping cough; 10th mo. 21st, 1828.

Box 3, folder 16: Gibbons family: letters

.452 letter to dear uncle Nathan Sharples from Joseph Gibbons, personal and family news, some religious reflections. Belmont County, Ohio, 2nd mo. 13^th, 1806.

.439 letter to William Gibbons, Philadelphia from B.B.(?), personal letter, writing about the differences between “William Gibbons of Ohio” and “William Gibbons of Philadelphia.” Shortcreek, 1810.

.484 poem to S G from A M B[olton?], at the end: “For the story of ‘The Iron Man’ or Homme de Fer, I refer thee to Merciers celebrated French work called ‘L'an 2440.’"

Locust Ridge, 19 6th mo, 1811.

"But nothing of this nature can,

Bewitch like Mercier's -Iron Man -.

With fancied heroism & pride,

Thro'out his wicked world I stride,

A Theseus, angel, fay, or elf,

In short the -Iron Man- himself, ...

.458 note: "Anna Bonsall and Joseph Hartshorne present their respect to Joseph & Sarah Gibbons and request the pleasure of their company to dine at Isaac Bonsall's on fifth day next. 10th mo. 29th, 1813."

.460 letter to Joseph Gibbons, 64 South Street, Philadelphia, from Joseph Gibbons, Jr., addressed to dear parents, personal news, lengthy description of charming "Caroline that soft blue eyes, that melodious voice ..." Pittsburgh, 9 mo. 5^th, 1818.

.461 copy of a letter sent to Sarah Gibbons at Samuel Lightfoot's, Nantmeal, from Joseph Gibbons, Jr., addressed to dear parents; personal news and about a nightmare he had and feeling so homesick. Richmond, 8th mo. 9^th, 1819. Second part addressed to "My Dear" signed J. Gibbons Philadelphia, 9th mo. 6^th, 1819, personal news.

.462 letter to [Mrs.] Joseph Gibbons, no. 163 Fourth Street, Philadelphia, from Matina(?), addressed to dear mother, Oley, 10 mo. 24, 1819.

.463 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no. 64 South 4th St., Philadelphia, from J. Gibbons, Jr. addressed to dear parents, about having seen Lake Ontario, attending the Farmington Monthly Meeting, an offer to become a partner in furniture making, or to become an assistant engineer on the canal at two dollars a day, and other business possibilities. Rochester, 5th Mo. 28^th, 1822.

.464 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no. 149 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, from M, personal and family news: taking "Lobelia" for a cold, studying Dr. Thomson's root and herb administrations and his recommendations for avoiding taking poison as medicine such as: mercury, arsenic, antimony, calomel, and preparations of copper or lead etc.; letter partly crossed. Maple Grove, 10 mo. 7, 1826.

.465 letter to Joseph Gibbons, Esq., and Ann his wife, Philadelphia, petition, requesting a reassessment of the land by the heirs, signed Benjamin Wright and Hannah [Milhous] his wife and other Milhous heirs. New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, September 14, 1826.

.466 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no. 149 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, from Benjamin Wright addressed to dear brother; personal news and a draft of a property, its division, and present ownership. Ohio, 3 mo. 14^th, 1827.

.467 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no. 149 south 10th Street, Philadelphia, from Benjamin Wright addressed to dear brother, about his father's estate settlement and the respective dividends to the heirs. Concord, Ohio 6 mo. 21^st, 1827.

.468 letter to Joseph Gibbons, south 10th St., No. 149- Philadelphia, from Benjamin Wright, addressed to dear brother, about payments to sister Rachel Lightfoot, including the dividends from Father Milhouses Estate and other requested settlements in this matter. Concord, Ohio 4 mo. 5^th, 1828.

.469 letter to Joseph Gibbons, Philadelphia, from Benjamin Wright addressed to dear brother, about some payments and "your son Joseph has bought a handsome lot in Mt. Pleasant with a pretty good Brick house for between eight and nine hundred Dollars .…" Concord, Ohio, 9 mo. 22^nd, 1828.

.470 letter signed “thy affectionate sister P S,” personal and family news and illnesses, mentioning Joseph in it. Glenn Hall, 5 Mo. 6th, 1832.

.474 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no 149 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, from J. Gibbons addressed to dear parents, about working very hard and having scarcely any help, but enough money in the community, $800, to build a new meeting house, selling and purchasing land and other personal news. Adrian, 6th Mo. 27^th, 1834.

.475 letter to Joseph Gibbons, no. 149 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia, from J. & L. Gibbons, addressed to dear parents, personal and family news. Adrian, 9th Mo. 9th 1834.

.478 folded envelope addressed to: Joseph Gibbons, Junr., care of Benjamin Wright, Jr., Attention of Sydney Bonsall. Oley [PA].

Box 4, folder 1: papers of Hannah Gibbons

(Note: People mentioned in the following letters were mostly identified by initials rather than full names.)

.510 to Hannah M. Gibbons, Weston, from J. S. Miller, personal letter "Love has already taken possession of my heart and I have been led to believe that you would not be displeased with receiving a few lines from me." Philadelphia 3rd mo. 12, 1817.

.513 to Hannah M. Gibbons, personal letter, from unknown person. San Souci, 5th month 9th 1825.

.511 to Hannah M. Gibbons, Mount Pleasant, Ohio, from S G, personal and family news. 23rd of 3 mo. 1831.

.512 to Hannah M. Gibbons, Mount Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio, from M[artha Gibbons?], about the influenza, cold winter and snow, price for a cord of wood and other personal and family news, one page is crossed. Philadelphia, 12th mo. 17, 1831.

.514 to Hannah M. Gibbons, 149 South 10th street, Philadelphia from M[artha Gibbons?], Weston, personal letter, completely crossed. 6th mo. 23rd, 1834.

.516 to Hannah M. Gibbons, no. 149 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia from L., personal and family news. The Valley, 7 mo. 4, 1842.

.515 to Hannah M. Gibbons, [dear sister] no 252 Spruce Street, Philadelphia from, J.G., personal and family news and some religious thoughts. Adrian 4th Mo. 6^th, 1845.

.517 letter, dated 8 mo. 6(?), 1856, about winter weather and some traveling,

signed: H.M.G., with a note signed M.

.518 letter [to Hannah M. Gibbons?] signed Mary Drake, about traveling to the City of Brotherly Love and other personal news. Hillside, 3rd of 10th mo. [18]59.

.519 envelope addressed to Hannah M. Gibbons, 266 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Box 4, folder 2: papers of Joseph Gibbons: legal papers, bills, receipts

.441 bill from Edmund J. Yard, collector, to Joseph Gibbons, 9 Marshalls Alley, for taxes for years 1813-1818 in Locust Ward, Philadelphia, August 27, 1818.

.442 bill to Joseph Gibbons from Watson & Bunting(?) for cedar shingles, 11 mo. 15-16, 1822.

.449 copy of Statement made on 3 mo. 22, 1828 "I drew the will of the late John Grandom from written directions furnished by himself ...," signed Joseph Gibbons.

.448 Deed of Joseph Gibbons & wife to Amos Fawcett in the year of our Lord 1828.

.520 receipts of Joseph Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons Jr., Samuel Lightfoot, and Benjamin Wright, for one year's subscription for The Friend, Philadelphia, 1st mo. 20^th, 1830. Receipts signed by John Richardson.

.450 receipt of Hannah & Ann(?) Hibberd (by the hands of Joseph Gibbons) for money, 1830-1831.

.443 receipt, “I have paid to Joseph Gibbons [$306.95] sent by Mary Wright for account of Benjamin Wright, Ohio, 4 mo. 21, 1831,” signed Jeremiah Starr.

.447 "Letter of Attorney, Walter Harper to Joseph Gibbons" [power of attorney], Philadelphia, October 17, 1831.

.444 promissory note to Joseph Gibbons, borrowed and received money and left as a security for payment a gold watch, signed Oliver Weeds, March 3, 1832.

.445 receipted bill from Charles Bonsall to Joseph Gibbons for tooth powder, 5 mo 19, 1834.

.440 ground rent book of Joseph Gibbons dated from 1831 to 1835. Name index in front

.534 receipted bill, "Gibbons Bot. of R & W Wilson: silver spoons" Philadelphia, February 28, 1835.

.446a-d bills of expenses for funeral for Sarah Gibbons (wife of Joseph Gibbons), dated 12 mo. 1835, Philadelphia 12 mo. 11, 1835, 11 mo. 29, 1835, Philadelphia 11 mo. 30 1835. Bills are for carriages, coffin, laying out body, digging grave, etc.

.451 statement of the estate of Joseph Gibbons in account with J. Richardson, 5 Mo. 2, 1837.

Box 4, folder 3: papers of Martha Gibbons [later Richardson] and Mary P. Gibbons

[other Mary P. Gibbons material is in Box 3, folder 3]

.521 advertising circular from Mary H. Griscom and Ann Eliza West announcing the opening of boarding and day school for girls, dated Burlington, New Jersey, 2d mo. (February) 1847;

on reverse side a list of the missing issues of The Friend.

.523 receipt of B.H. Rand for lessons given to Martha Gibbons in penmanship. Philadelphia, September 29, 1832.

.522 “Penmanship taught upon the most approved system at the academy, Flushing L[ong] Island.” undated.

Mary P. Gibbons [Nov. 25, 1807-Nov. 9, 1892]

.501 advertising flier for "H. M. & M. P. Gibbon's Select School,” at the Friends’ Meetinghouse on Orange St., Philadelphia.

.502 receipt for purchase of wood, by Miss Gibbons for her school on Orange St., from New York and Philadelphia Kindling Wood Co., with a picture of a J.A. Conover wood splitter [a machine], October 1, 1861.

.494 letter addressed to Mary P. Gibbons, Burlington, signed M., Sans Souci, 6th mo. 13, 1828.

.495 letter to Mary P. Gibbons, Burlington, from J.G., personal news. Philadelphia, 12th mo. 6^th, 1828.

.496 letter addressed to Mary P. Gibbons, Burlington, NJ from M, personal and family news, some school information. 1st Month 7^th, 1829.

.497 letter to Mary Gibbons, from thy friends Samuel and Margaret Killes, pencilled in: J.R. assayer of the Mint Matters, asking for Mary’s help and assistance as a teacher in their boarding school. Wilmington, [no state but probably Delaware] 9. mo. 17, 1829.

.498 letter addressed to Mary P. Gibbons, personal news and illness - cholera being in many parts of the country - unsigned, 6th day, 6th mo. 14, 1833.

.504 letter to H. and M.P. Gibbons, Philadelphia, from M.G.R. [Martha Gibbons Richardson], personal news. Maple Grove, 6th mo. 19th 1840.

.503 letter to H. and M.P. Gibbons, Philadelphia, from M.G.R. [Martha Gibbons Richardson], personal news, some philosophical thoughts. Maple Grove, 7th Month 4th, 1840.

Box 4, folder 4: Martha Gibbons [later Richardson] and Mary P. Gibbons: letters

.505 personal letter addressed to my dear cousin, H.M. & M.P. Gibbons, signed H M[ilhous?] and sent to Hannah Gibbons, 252 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. Colerain, [Ohio], 3 mo 7th, [18]40.

.507 personal letter to unknown person(s), signed M. [Martha Gibbons Richardson], 7 mo. 21st, 1860, family news, has much mending to do.

.499 letter to my dear cousin M.P. Gibbons, from E.H. Bonsall, about the death of cousin H., Philadelphia, 6 mo. 18, 1861.

.493 letter to Miss Mary from Lillie, personal letter, Woodbury 5th day.

.491 letter to Mary P. Gibbons, care of John Gummere, Burlington, from mother and a sister, personal news, undated.

.489 letter to my dear cousin M[ary] P. G[ibbons] from Anna P, personal letter, Wallingford, First day the 28.

.490 letter to Mary P. Gibbons, West Hill, New Jersey, personal letter, unsigned, Sans Souci, 2nd mo. 5^th [no year].

.488 letter to Mary P. Gibbons, at Wm. Trimbles’, from H[?], personal news, Evandale, 3rd day.

.492 letter to Mary P. Gibbons, near Burlington, from S[arah] G[ibbons] and J[oseph] G[ibbons], personal letter. 7^th mo. 25^th.

.500,508,509 two envelops addressed to H M & M.P. Gibbons and one to Mary P. Gibbons, Philadelphia.

Box 4, folder 5: Personal letters to and from Sarah Milhous[e] Gibbons.

.480 letter to Mercy Bonsall, Uwchlan [Chester Co., Penn.], from S[arah] Gibbons, personal and family news, trip to Morgantown. Morgantown, 9th mo. 8th 1805.

.481a,b,c letter to dear sister, "Last Letter to Mercy Bonsall," from S[arah] G[ibbons], about family and personal news, short description of their travel to a new location and the housing they found, and a short poem: "Content can visit the poor spider’d room ...," an experience of washing their clothes with lye and its result; needing a cistern and catching rain water for daily usage; making bread and using salt for rising, "looked well but tasted dry and crumbly and won't not keep more than a day without getting sour, then used some hop rising instead, what the Dutch called sots, and I have excellent bread without any difficulty"; concluding the letter by saying: "it is high time for me to quit my anecdotical inditing and study housewifery instead of writing." Belmont County Ohio, 10 mo. 17, 1805.

.455 letter from Sarah [Gibbons?] about the departure of our beloved sister [Mrs. Bonsall?], dated 10 mo. 29th, 1806, postscript dated 12 mo. 26th.

.482 unsigned letter to Sarah Gibbons, personal news, 8th month 6^th, 1825.

.471 letter to Joseph Gibbons, 149 South 10th St., Philadelphia, from S[arah] G[ibbons], about receiving a package with good cheese, dried beef, and bran bread; family news and some squabbles, 8th mo. 4^th, 1833.

.472 letter to Joseph Gibbons, 96 South 3rd St., Philadelphia, from S[arah] G[ibbons], family news and small talk. 9th mo. 8, 1833.

.473 letter to Joseph Gibbons, 96 South 3rd St., Philadelphia, from S[arah] G[ibbons], personal and family news. 7th mo. 2, 1834.

.483 letter to Sarah Gibbons, care of Samuel Kirk, P.M., East Nantmeal Chester County, PA, from J[oseph] G[ibbons], personal and family news. Fourth day, 9 mo. 10^th, [18]34

.479 letter to dear aunt from S[arah] G[ibbons], short note about moving the next morning, undated.

.476 letter to Joseph Gibbons, 96 South Third St., Philadelphia, from S[arah] G[ibbons], personal news, cases of cholera only a few miles away, 3rd day morning, no date.

.477 letter to Joseph Gibbons no. 75 Walnut St., Philadelphia, personal letter, undated and unsigned, sent from East Nantmeal, July 19th.

Box 4, folder 6: William Gibbons (May 13, 1790-October 5, 1820?).

.418 memoir of William M. Gibbons, by BMH [Benjamin M. Hollinshead?], written 1820

.419 William Gibbon’s account book, cover depicts street merchants of London "The London Cries"; first part containing textile entries, also nine sewn-in receipts, for purchases mostly made in Louisville, dated January 13-16, 1817. (most of book is blank)

Box 4, folder 7: William Gibbons

.431 letter to William Gibbons, New Castle, from J.S. Lloyd; personal letter, Mount Pleasant, Ohio, 12th mo. 7^th, 1816(?).

.433 letter to William M. Gibbons, St. Louis, Louisiana, T[erritor]y from S. P. Coates, signed your mother of Newcastle, personal letter, Tuesday evening, April [3], 1817.

.428 letter to William M. Gibbons, St. Louis, Missouri Territory, care of Harvey Gregg from Benjamin M. Hollinshead, personal letter, Philadelphia, 5th mo. 11^th, 1817.

.434 letter to Wm. M. Gibbons, Esq., Saint-Louis, from S.(?) P. Coates, addressed to dear Bill, personal letter, New Castle, May 22, 1817.

.429 letter to William Gibbons, merchant, St. Louis, Missouri Territory, from Father and mother [Joseph and Sarah Gibbons], personal letter from parents being concerned about their son's health, Philadelphia, 6th mo. 11^th, 1817.

.432 letter to William M. Gibbons, Saint Louis, M. Territory, from Harvey Gregg, personal letter, Saint Louis, 8 mo. 3d, 1817.

.435 letter to J. Howard March, Consul for the United States, Island Madeira, from Clement March, letter of recommendation for William M. Gibbons; St. Louis, Missouri Territory, October 18, 1817.

.430 letter to William M. Gibbons, St. Louis, Missouri, personal letter addressed to dear William from Benj. M. Hollinshead, Philadelphia, October 20, 1817.

.436 letter to William Richardson, Esq., Mess. Richardson & Fisk, merchants, N[ew] Orleans, letter of recommendation for William M. Gibbons from J R Ober, Saint Louis, October 22nd 1817.

Box 4, folder 8: William Gibbons: Receipted Bills and Invoices

.421 receipted bill to Mr. William Gibbons from John Romjue(?), for textiles, hose, handkerchiefs, New Castle, July 4, 1816.

.420 receipted bill to Mr. William M. Gibbons from William Hunter, for textiles, New Castle, December 17, 1816.

.422 "invoice of first Goods at New Castle," mostly listing textiles and clothing accessories (hose, suspenders, handkerchiefs, shawls), and some other assorted goods, no date

.423 "invoice of second Goods," listing textiles, no date

.424 "invoice of Dry Goods for George Elley, October 13, 1816," textiles, ribbon, buttons, thread, pen knives, etc.

.425 "invoice from Thomas Brown, invoice of Goods for George Elley," includes hardware items, knives, forks, spoons, books, buttons, spices, lace, and many other items , no date

.426 "invoice of made up Clothes," including roundabouts, pantaloons, vests, shirts, and collars, no date

.427 "invoice" [from?] William Dickey, listing textiles, hose, and blankets, no date

Box 4, folder 9: Miscellaneous Gibbons family materials

.527 personal letter addressed to "my dear friend" from M.J. Spenser, Mooreland, 7/9/1861.

.528 personal letter addressed to "dear brother & sister" from J. Gibbons, about the departure of sister H[annah?] and some religious thoughts; Decorah, [Iowa], 7th mo. 7th, 1861

.529 personal letter [torn], family news, unsigned, 11^th mo. 2, no year.

.530 corner of a letter, unsigned and undated.

.486 account book in a paper wrapper bearing an advertisement of a book and stationary store: James French, 78 Washington St., Boston. Various entries for stock purchases, their interest and dividends; a Schuylkill Navigation Loan, Pennsylvania Rail Road and Lehigh Valley Rail Road share purchase, and other business transactions. The following names occur most frequently: Joseph Gibbons, Edward H Bonsall, Mary P. Gibbons, Thomas Wiliamson, Charles Richardson, Francis Richardson, but no indication as to who kept these records, dated from March 21, 1850 to February 4, 1876. (also includes eleven loose items)

.531 notebook, perhaps belonging to Sarah Milhous [later Gibbons], containing religious reflections, personal thoughts, and some poetry; listed names and dates: Joseph Gibbons left home the 25th of the 1st mo. 1803, brother William came the 25^th of the 1^st mo., A M B[olton] [same person who wrote the poem to Sarah Gibbons?], Elizabeth Coggeshell, Mary Morton; 1786-1806.

.532 note book, "this is a book in which none must look," poems.