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Meeker, Ichabod, b. 1750
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3438
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Ichabod Meeker, a native of Fairfield, Connecticut, was a farmer who settled in Catherine, New York. Account book kept by Ichabod Meeker from 1773 to 1834, containing a 1788 entry from Fairfield and an 1802 entry from Catherine. Elijah Meeker also... more
Mathews, Increase, 1772-1856
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1913
.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Increase Matthews and John Matthews, early Ohio settlers, were merchants in Zanesville and Springfield, Ohio. The collection of Increase Matthews and John Matthews daybooks, 1801-1804, consists of two volumes (bound in one) recording transactions... more
Child, Isaac, 1734-1769
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1894
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
A book of autograph receipts of Boston merchant Isaac Child's for dry goods, groceries, and farm and household implements (1800-1810). The receipts are pasted into a copy of Joseph Dana's 1824 Latin exercise book Liber Primus. The book includes an... more
Wolcott, Frederick Henry, b. 1808
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 6378
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Frederick Henry Wolcott was a merchant in New York. Account book of Frederick Henry Wolcott, containing records of personal and family expenses from 1844 January through 1851 October
Paul, Peter, 1933-
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2355
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
An account book belonging to Peter Paul of Dighton, Massachusetts, listing payments received for day labor performed, 1826-1831
Schenck, Peter Teunis
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol NYGB 18224
.21 linear feet (1 box)
Peter Teunis Schenck (1752-1808) was a miller in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Upon his death, the mill was taken over by his son, Peter P. Schenck (1798-1832). The Schenck family descended from Jans Martense Schenck and his brother Roelof Martense Schenck,... more
Butler family
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssColl NYGB 18243
32.1 linear feet (77 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
The Butler, Huntington, Smith, Cooke, and Clinch families were united through intermarriage and included prominent lawyers, architects, doctors, judges, politicians, scientists, and land owners hailing from New York City, Long Island, Boston,... more
Barrow, John, 1767-1838
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3926
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
New York City merchant company Byrd and Barrow kept this receipt book from April 25, 1801, to April 3, 1828. The volume documents transactions for freight, taxes, household expenditures for Joseph Byrd and John Barrow. Also present are receipts... more
Morgan, Caleb
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2058
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Caleb Morgan, merchant from Poughkeepsie, New York, kept this receipt book from July 22, 1839, to May 3, 1843. Morgan was a prominent Democrat and an active Methodist in Poughkeepsie
Evans, Samuel
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 957
.23 linear feet (2 volumes)
This collection is composed of two volumes: Captain Samuel Evans's letter book, dated 1815 to 1826, and boatswain's accounts from the U.S.S. Tom Bowline, dated 1815 to 1817. Correspondence to Commodore Isaac Chauncey of the U.S. Navy is included
Ferguson family
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol NYGB 18092
13.86 linear feet (33 boxes)
The Fergusons were an English family that settled in New York City beginning around 1802. The patriarch, Samuel Ferguson, was a prosperous merchant who established familial and commercial relationships with other wealthy and socially prominent New... more
Barbour, Mordecai
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3593
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Account book of Mordecai Barbour, merchant of Fredericksburg, Virginia, containing accounts for barrels and general merchandise (1806-1807) and a lumber mill (1809-1812). Also includes a farm overseer's accounts (1841-1842) and memoranda kept by... more
Bouton, Nathan
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3546
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Account book kept by Nathan Bouton of Troy, New York, from 1811 to approximately 1829. Entries list deposits and withdrawals between St. Paul's Church and the Bank of Troy; it is possible that this account book was kept by Bouton while acting as... more
Cross, Stephen
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 699
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Account book of Stephen Cross of Monson, Massachusetts containing records of agricultural activities and lumber trade; also includes an inventory of Cross' estate. Entries date 1792-1834
Van Cortlandt, Stephen
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3128
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Stephen Van Cortlandt kept this receipt book at Newark, New Jersey, from October 11, 1827, to October 4, 1839
Stewart and Jones
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2884
1 linear foot (4 boxes)
Stewart and Jones were merchants and ship chandlers of New York City. Collection consists of correspondence, accounts and miscellaneous records of Stewart and Jones; correspondence and accounts of their predecessor firm, Jones and Ross; papers of... more
King, Rufus, 1838-1924
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol NYGB 18162
4.83 linear feet (12 boxes)
Rufus King (1838-1924) was a banker by profession as well as a respected genealogist. The son of Rufus Sylvester and Phoebe Odell King, his New England ancestors included the revolutionary war veteran and New York State Senator Rufus King, after... more
Sackett, Russell
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2663
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Account book kept by Russell Sackett for his farm in Connecticut between 1808 and 1834. Includes records for the cost of labor (plowing, planting, threshing, butchering, mowing, chopping wood, digging potatoes, skinning cows, etc.) and costs of... more
Swift, Reuben
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2936
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Food and provision merchant Reuben Swift kept this receipt book for his company Reuben Swift and Co. from May 11, 1802, to September 29, 1813. The volume contains receipts for pork, beef, butter, and other items, as well as accounts for money paid... more
Hasbrouck, Richard Montgomery
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol NYGB 18206
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Richard Montgomery Hasbrouck (1776-1860) was a merchant from Kingston, New York. With his wife, Maria Johnson, Hasbrouck had ten children, including son John Whitbeck Hasbrouck, a Whig party politician and activist. The Hasbrouck family descended... more
Allen, Robert
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3481
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Receipt book of payments made by New York grocers Allen and Cock. Robert Allen and Robert Allen and Company, and Samuel Allen The Allen and Cock of 300 Broadway, New York City, receipts document purchases for bran, flour, sugar, oats, coffee,... more
Bowne, Robert
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3439
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Robert Bowne was a merchant in New York during the 18th and 19th centuries. Account book kept by Robert Bowne from 1796 to 1803, listing transactions in meats, butter, cheese, candles, and other items
Rives, Robert
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3572
.42 linear feet (2 volumes)
Account books kept by Robert Rives in Virginia. One is for a grist mill and grain (with entries 1800-1810 and 1837-1842); another is for a blacksmith, grain, and general merchandise (entries 1818-1827)
Hosack, Alexander, b. 1737
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1436
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Alexander Hosack, a British officer in America and a prominent New York City physician, kept this receipt book from 1787 to 1801
Baldwin family
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol NYGB 18100
.4 linear feet (1 box)
The Baldwin family lived in eastern Massachusetts. Luke Baldwin (b. 1797) and his father Luke Baldwin (1769-1832) were Boston merchants. The Baldwin family papers consist of business records, journals, and some personal correspondence pertaining... more
Osborn, Charles F., b. 1818
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3525
.63 linear feet (3 volumes)
Charles F. (b. 1818) and George L. Osborn, sons of Charles Osborn, were real estate agents in New York City.
Osborn, Charles F., b. 1818
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2306
.25 linear feet (1 box)
Charles F. Osborn (b. 1818) was the son of Charles Osborn and Hulda Jarvis. Like his father, Osborn was active in New York City real estate and, often in partnership with his brother George, became an agent for many prominent citizens including... more
Osborn, Charles
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2307
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
New York City merchant Charles Osborn kept this receipt book between 1823 and 1846. The volume documents Osborn's personal and business expenses, and contains receipts for maintenance on his house at Fire Place, Long Island
Jones, Duffy, and Forrest
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1586
.13 linear feet (1 volume)
One bound volume containing the account book of Jones, Duffy, and Forrest, managers of the Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, from August 25, 1831 to June 28, 1832. In reverse are accounts of an unidentified mercantile firm of Albany, NY,... more
Sincindiver, Jacob
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3598
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Account book (1845-1860) kept by Jacob Sincindiver for a general store in West Virginia, possibly in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry. Sales of whiskey, tobacco, brooms, butter, flour, shoes, and other merchandise are recorded