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Receipt for payment of thirteen pounds, fourteen shillings, and ten and one-half pence made by John Langdon to William Walton, a New York City merchant. Payment was for purchase of dry goods, including kersey (fabric), powder, and nails. Note:…

Receipt from Jonah Cole to John Langdon that reads,"Recd of: 29th March 1720 of Mr. John Langdon [illegible] Discount the full Balle [balance?] of all acct betwixt us to this day I say recd for Self & Co:”.  Note: Langdon operated a mill near his…

Indenture in which Joseph Birdsall of Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh) and Benjamin Birdsall of Oyster Bay South agree to "stand bound" to Nathan Horton of Oyster Bay for a loan in the amount of two hundred and fourteen pounds. Note: Birdsall owned a…

Indenture (business note) between Joseph Birdsall and his son John C. Birdsall and Oliver Birdsall, all three of Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), Town of Hempstead, N.Y. Under the terms of the indenture, Joseph and John C. Birdsall became indebted to…

Joseph Birdsall account statement (combined) for Jacob and Richard Jackson, Sr. The balance owing was 18 pounds, 3 shillings, and 2 pence. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a surveyor, a partner…

Joseph Birdsall account statement for Richard Jackson for the period July 15, 1774, through December 20, 1776. The balance owing was seven pounds, eight shillings, and four and a quarter pence. Items purchased included rum, fabrics, and a pair of…

Joseph Birdsall account statement on note to Henry Haydock for the period from May 4, 1785, through November 12, 1795. The balance owing was 17 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 pence. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day…

Joseph Birdsall account statement with Seaman & Lawrence & Co. for the period May 1774 through July 1774. The balance owing was 145 pounds and 7 pence. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a…

Joseph Birdsall account statement with Willet and Richard Seaman for the period August 1772 through April 1773. The balance owing was twelve pounds, nineteen shillings, and eight pence. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day…

Articles of agreement regarding grist mill in which Joseph Birdsall and Samuel Smith were partners. The agreement stated, "we the Said Samuel Smith and Joseph Birdsall do of our own Wills and accords Nominate and appoint Samuel Birdsall of the…