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John Jackson promise to pay to Capt. Gilbert Colden Willett, 1780
Promise to pay note in the amount of sixty pounds from John Jackson to Captain Gilbert Colden Willett. A notation on the bottom of the note states that the full amount was received from Joseph Birdsall of Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh) on…
Joseph Birdsall business letter from Joseph Burr, 1767
Business letter from Joseph Burr to Joseph Birdsall, to whom Burr sold wholesale goods. In the letter, Burr requests that Birdsall come and "fetch the salt soon." He also mentions that he may able to obtain some rum should Birdsall want some.
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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 to provide wholesale goods to Birdsall who would then sell the goods at retail. Note: Birdsall…
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 York City merchant. The payment was for the purchase of a barve [?] of rum. Note: Birdsall owned a…
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 the purchase of one loaf of lump sugar and three bowls. Note: Birdsall owned a general store in…
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 tar [?] and one quart of rum for "Mash people." The receipt was signed by Frederick Dibble. Note:…
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…
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,…
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…
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 general store in Jerusalem (present-day Wantagh), N.Y. He was also a surveyor, a partner in a grist mill,…