Business note from John Hewlett to Joseph Birdsall. In the note, Hewlett requests that Birdsall "let the bairer [sic] here of have three pounds of powder and twelve pounds of shot from me." Note: Birdsall owned a general store in Jerusalem…
A letter from Henry Haydock, of New York City, to Joseph Birdsall concerning a sum of money that Birdsall owed to him. In the letter, he threatens to take action if he does not receive payment by the middle of the month. Note: Birdsall owned a…
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…
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…