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John C. Birdsall and James Walters indenture (bill of sale), 1813
Indenture (bill of sale) in which John C. Birdsall agreed to purchase all of James Walters' movable estate for the sum of twenty-eight pounds, eight shillings and three pence, plus interest. Estate included a cow, nine sheep, a bay mare, two hogs,…
John C. Birdsall and James Walters indenture (bond), 1814
Indenture (bond) in which John C. Birdsall agreed to loan one hundred and forty-two dollars and six cents to James Walters. Note: Birdsall was a partner in a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), and Walters resided in the Town of Oyster…
Birdsall & Jackson account book, 1809-1816
Account book for Birdsall & Jackson, a general store, for the years 1809-1816. The majority of the entries concerning monies owed to various workers for jobs such as mowing, cutting corn, harvesting, working in the swamp, and "common work." Note:…
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for purchase of nails from Silas Hicks, 1810
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for one pound, nine shillings, and two pence, for purchase of nails from Silas Hicks, a New York City merchant. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. It was operated by John…
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for purchase of dry-goods from Mott & Williams, 1810
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for two pounds and eight shillings for purchase of dry-goods from Mott & Williams, a New York City merchant company. Purchase included tobacco, starch, and bag of shot. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in…
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for purchase of Bohea tea from Townsend & Nostrand, 1810
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for one pound and sixteen shillings for the purchase of Bohea tea from Townsend & Nostrand. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. It was operated by John C. Birdsall and…
Birdsall & Jackson promise to pay note from Cornelius Seaberry, 1811
Promise to pay note in the amount of six pounds, fifteen shillings, and seven pence, from Cornelius Seaberry to Birdsall & Jackson. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. It was operated by John C.…
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for purchase of clover seed from Townsend & Nostrand, 1811
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for four pounds, eighteen shillings, and two pence, for purchase of clover seed from Townsend & Nostrand. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. It was operated by John C.…
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for purchase of dry-goods from Mott & Williams, 1811
Birdsall & Jackson receipt for ten dollars and twenty-five cents for purchase of dry-goods from Mott & Williams, a New York City merchant company. Items purchased included sugar, Hyson Skin tea, and tobacco. Note: Birdsall & Jackson was a general…
Birdsall & Jackson promise to pay note from Thomas Hendrickson, 1812
Promise to pay note in the amount of eleven pounds, sixteen shillings and three pence, from Thomas Hendrickson to Birdsall & Jackson. Birdsall & Jackson was a general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. It was operated by John C. Birdsall…