Receipts, 1839
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of receipts, accounts, account books, and business papers belonging to Thomas Brown (circa 1803-1872), a glue manufacturer in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The collection contains over 1000 receipts. These receipts detail the business of glue making in the mid-nineteenth century in New England. In addition, a few receipts pertain to personal expenses, such as town taxes and the children’s schooling. Also present are a few accounts, five account books, business correspondence, and one indenture contract.
Dates
- Creation: 1839
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Thomas, circa 1803-1872 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.0 Linear feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository