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Joseph Birdsall receipt for payment made to Harry Peters, 1778
Receipt for payment of nine pounds, twelve shillings, and 4 pence made by Joseph Birdsall to Harry Peters, a New York City merchant. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a surveyor, a partner in a…
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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 for the purchase of dry goods, including writing paper, women's hats, men's stockings, combs, linen,…
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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 boards). Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a…
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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 Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a surveyor, a partner in a grist mill, a teacher in…
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Joseph Birdsall indenture (business note) with James Parsons, 1770, 1771
Indenture (business note) between Joseph Birdsall of Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh) and James Parsons, a New York City merchant. Under the terms of the indenture, Birdsall became indebted to Parsons for a loan of one hundred fifty-six pounds, one…
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Joseph Birdsall bill for purchase of dry goods from Willett & Obadiah Seaman, c.1790s
Joseph Birdsall bill in the amount of 9 pounds and 19 shillings for the purchase of dry goods from Willett & Obadiah Seaman, New York City merchants. Items purchased included salt, silks, and indigo. The name Birdsall was spelled "Burdsel", which was…
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Joseph Birdsall ledger pages (4) for account with Seaman & Lawrence, 1773-74, 1784
Joseph Birdsall ledger pages for account with Seaman & Lawrence, a New York City merchant company, for the period from April 9, 1773, through July 16, 1774. There is also a page with "Errors Excepted" dated March 10, 1784. Note: Birdsall owned a…
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Joseph Birdsall bill for purchases of rum and rice from Barnard & William Rhinelander, 1769
Joseph Birdsall bill in the amount of three pounds, twelve shillings, and two pence, for purchase of rice and rum from Barnard and William Rhinelander, New York City merchants. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh),…
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John C. Birdsall receipt for purchase of silk from Alex T. Stewart & Co., 1842
Receipt for payment of $12.25 made by John C. Birdsall to Alex. T. Stewart & Co., a New York City merchant company. The payment was for the purchase of 14 yards of silk. Note: John C. Birdsall was a partner in a general store in Jerusalem…
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John C. Birdsall receipt for purchases of ashes from E. Morgan, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, 1842
Receipt for payment of $55.00 made by John C. Birdsall to E. Morgan, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, of New York City. The payment was for the purchase of 40 loads of ashes. Note: John C. Birdsall was a partner in a general store in Jerusalem…
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