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Elizabeth Ashburnham receipt book

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0096-Item 0003

Abstract

This receipt book was kept by Elizabeth Ashburnham of Wilmington, Delaware, between 1824 and 1866 to record her expenditures, primarily payments for boarding and taxes.

Dates: 1824 August 3-1866 May 26

Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Jesse Green receipt book

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0096-Item 0011

Abstract

This receipt book highlights the mercantile activities of Jesse Green of Sussex County, Delaware, between 1803 and 1830. It also includes Green’s financial accounts with his children Mary, Emmeline, William, and Jesse, Jr.

Dates: 1803 January 1-November 20

Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Thomas Harry receipt book

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0096-Item 0013

Abstract

This receipt book records payments for various goods and services by Thomas Harry of Chester County, Pennsylvania, between 1785 and 1824.

Dates: 1785 November 10-1824 March 10

Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

John Richardson receipt book and bankbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0096-Item 0023

Abstract

These two volumes are the receipt book and bankbook of John Richardson of New Castle County, Delaware, kept between 1788 and 1801.

Dates: 1788 May 30-1801 May 25

Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William Wilson receipt book

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0096-Item 0149

Abstract

This receipt book records payments William Wilson of New Castle County, Delaware, made to his creditors between 1785 and 1798.

Dates: 1785 May 29-1798 August 29

Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections