Scope and arrangement
This single volume is a ledger kept by Stephen Van Cortlandt at Second River (later, Belleville) New Jersey from 1773 to 1796. The volume also includes journal entries dated from August 23, 1773 to March 10, 1774.
Loading...
- Creator
- Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1750-1839
- Call number
- MssCol 3427
- Physical description
- .06 linear feet (1 volume)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
- Stephen Van Cortlandt ledger and journal, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Stephen Van Cortlandt was an American merchant who conducted business in New York and New Jersey. His ledger and journal address his business dealing from 1773 to 1796.
Biographical/historical information
Stephen Van Cortlandt (1750-1839) was an American merchant who conducted business in New York and Belleville, New Jersey.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
The ledger and journal were received by the library sometime between 1895 and 1897.
Revision History
Revised by Christopher Arena in (2024.)
Processing information
The collection was originally processed sometime in the 20th century. The description was updated and revised by Christopher Arena in 2024 in order to improve access and meet current archival standards.
Key terms
Names
Subjects
Material types
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328