Description
Receipt that reads, "Received of Thomas Birdsall two pounds, Nine Shillings, & Eight pence half penny by Discount of his father [Capt. John Birdsall, Sr.] which is in full of all Accots: to this Day in behalf of William Hawxhurst." The receipt was signed by Lazarus Horton. The location at the top of the receipt is listed as "Cold Spring," which later became known as Cold Spring Harbor.