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B. Accounts, Vouchers, and Receipts, 1846-1896

 Sub-Series
Identifier: B.

Scope and Contents

Subseries B. Accounts, Vouchers and Receipts are represented by reimbursements for employees, supply purchases, tolls collected, accounts with the estate of David Pingree, and costs for stabling and caring for horses. It also includes labor bills for "services on the road" for various contractors, most paid at a rate of $1.00 per day. There are a few tax receipts found amongst the bills, but not consistently for each year. Finally, this series includes a statement of tolls taken over the season and an inventory of items left in the various buildings on the property at the end of each season, usually dated in early October.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1896

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use. Box 18, folders 1-5 are restricted due to fragility, copies have been made.

Extent

From the Collection: 21 linear feet (23 boxes; 17 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA