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John Langdon bill for purchase of molasses and nails from William Walton, 1719.jpg
John Langdon bill in the amount of thirteen pounds, three shillings, and four pence, for purchase of molasses and nails from William Walton, a New York City merchant. Note: Langdon operated a mill near his house on the Mill River at Near Rockaway,…

John Langdon receipt for payment made to Jonathan Pine, 1719.jpg
Receipt for payment of three pounds, eighteen shillings, and 6 pence and made by John Langdon to Jonathan Pine, at New York City. Note: Langdon operated a mill near his house on the Mill River at Near Rockaway, N.Y.; he also probably owned a farm at…

John Langdon receipt for purchases of dry goods from William Walton, 1719.jpg
Receipt for payment of thirteen pounds, fourteen shillings, and ten and one-half pence made by John Langdon to William Walton, a New York City merchant. Payment was for purchase of dry goods, including kersey (fabric), powder, and nails. Note:…

Joseph Birdsall bill for purchase of dry goods from Willett & Obadiah Seaman, c.1790s.jpg
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…

Joseph Birdsall bill for purchases made from Barnard and William Rhinelander, 1769.jpg
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),…

Joseph Birdsall indenture (business note) with James Parsons-1, 1770.jpg
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…

Joseph Birdsall ledger page (1) for account with Seaman & Lawrence, 1773-1774, 1784.jpg
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…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for payment made to Harry Peters, 1778.jpg
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 payment made to John Post, 1770.jpg
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…

Joseph Birdsall receipt for purchase of building materials, 1775.jpg
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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