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John Garner and James Jackson promise to pay note to Thomas Townsend and John Vanderbilt, 1808

Promise to pay note for sixty-five dollars and thirty-five cents from John Garner and James Jackson to Thomas Townsend and John Vanderbilt, New York…

Samuel Birdsall farm sale advertisement, 1795

Printed advertisement for the sale of a farm in Jerusalem South (present-day Wantagh, N.Y.) in South Hempstead (present-day Town of Hempstead). The…

Joseph Birdsall articles of agreement with Joseph Burr, 1765

Articles of agreement (contract) between Joseph Birdsall and Joseph Burr, both of the Town of Hempstead. Under the terms of the agreement, Burr agreed…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of rum from Samuel Seaman, 1780

Receipt for payment of eleven pounds, one shilling, and four pence made by Joseph Burcham (alternate spelling of Birdsall) to Samuel Seaman, a New…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of sugar and bowls from David Milchelson, 1780

Receipt for payment of 2 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence made by Joseph Birdsall to David Michelson, a New York City merchant. The payment was for…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of rum and tar [?] from Jackson V [?] Dibble, 1780

Receipt for payment of ten shillings and six pence made to Jackson V [?] Dibble by Joseph Birdsall. the payment was for the purchase of 2 gallons of…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of dry goods from James & Harry Peters, 1779

Receipt for payment of seven pounds and nineteen shillings made by Joseph Birdsall to James & Harry Peters, New York City merchants. The payment was…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of building materials, 1775

Receipt for payment of seven pounds and fourteen shillings made by Joseph Birdsall, at New York City, for building materials (i.e., steel, nails, and…

Joseph Birdsall promise to pay note from Isaac Conklin for the purchase of a horse, 1771

Promise to pay note for seven pounds and ten shillings from Isaac Conklin to Joseph Birdsall for the purchase of a horse. Note: Birdsall owned a…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for payment made to John Post, 1770

Receipt for payment of four pounds and ten shillings made by Joseph Birdsall to John Post, at New York City. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in…