Nineteenth Century Invoices and Receipts Collection Guide to the Nineteenth Century Invoices and Receipts Collection SC 00129

Guide to the Nineteenth Century Invoices and Receipts Collection SC 00129


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William & Mary Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
SC 00129
Title
Nineteenth Century Invoices and Receipts Collection 1804-1889
Quantity
0.20 Linear Feet
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Nineteenth Century Invoices and Receipts Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary


Scope and Contents

Invoices, receipts and related material for financial transactions during the nineteenth century, mostly in Virginia and on the East Coast.  The collection is arranged alphabetically by the name attached to the document, with usually one document per name.  Many items do not have locations, but most are in Virginia. These items give an overview of the types of goods purchased and the price of these purchases during the nineteenth century.

Arrangement of Materials:

Alphabetical by recipient.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Checks (bank checks)
  • Coal--United States
  • Farms--United States
  • General stores
  • Invoices
  • Legal documents
  • Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions
  • Newspapers
  • Printing
  • Receipts (financial records)
  • Virginia--Railroads

Container List

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 id310107
Folder 1: A-O
  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 1 id310167
    William W. Beadles Receipt (bank)
    1844
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for William W. Beadles, Farmers Bank, Richmond, Virginia, December 17, 1844. Signed by Stuart Morris.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 2 id310197
    M. Branch Estate Payment (legal, shoes)
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Payment to J.S. New for shoe leather from M. Branch estate per Mares & Christian and E.W. Branch.  November 1856.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 3 id310109
    Thomas Cowles Receipt (coal)
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for coal from P.C. Laurs at 10 cents per bushel.  August 28, 1848.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 4 id310199
    F.W. Deven Invoice (clothing)
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice of clothing bought of [illegible] by F.W. Deven. February 20, 1856. Location unknown.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 5 id310111
    W.J. Downs Receipt (trains, shipping)
    1898
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 Folder: 1 object: 6 id310115
    James B. Duprey Receipt and Invoice (household goods)
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt and invoice for household items bought from Alexander Nott and Binford and Norman. Richmond, Virginia. 1848.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 7 id310117
    James L. Edwards Receipt (encyclopedia)
    1851
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7, bought from Frank Taylor of Thompson and [unclear]. 1831 or 1851.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 8 id310119
    Lewis Edwards Receipts (shipping, rent)
    1833, 1837
    Scope and Contents

    Three receipts for shipping bundles of paper with Sloop Lewis and Sloop Aetna. Receipt for rent from heirs of James M.Varnum. Possibly Washington, D.C. and New York. 1833 and 1837.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 9 id310201
    S.G. Fauntling Invoice (groceries, general store)
    1889
    Scope and Contents

    S.G. Fauntling Invoice for purchases from Dunn & Burch. 3 pages listing mostly groceries and general store items. April-December 1889.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 10 id310121
    John Fleming Receipt (tax)
    1834
    Scope and Contents

    Tax receipt for payment in full of tax for 1834 by John Fleming. Location unknown.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 11 id310123
    R. Givandon Receipt (penmanship)
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship from Levi Dolbear, $10.00. Natchez. February 3, 1848.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 12 id310203
    Dabney Hill Corn Order (farming)
    1843
    Scope and Contents

    Order slip for corn written to William Spencer by Dabney Hill asking him to give a bushel to William Evans. September 6, 1843.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 13 id310125
    Hix Receipt (farm supplies)
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for a curry comb and chisel bought from B.H. Powell. January 24,1848.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 14 id310127
    Archibald Hollen Receipt (payment)
    1868
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for Archibald Hollen by Elias Hollen for $5 payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Location unknown.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 15 id310205
    Susanna Hubard Invoice (general store)
    1817-1818
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice with debits and credits noted for Susanna Hubard from Rives, Thornton & Gilliam for general store items. 1817-1818. Other names mentioned are Edward Carrington, William Akins and John W. Maury. Location unknown.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 16 id310207
    E.H. Hyde Invoice (watch)
    1858
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice for E.S. Hyde from Henry May & Brother, Baltimore, Maryland for a watch related items. May 25, 1858.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 17 id310209
    H. Kyle Invoice and Banking Statement (financial, clothing)
    1857, 1858, 1861
    Scope and Contents

    List of interest payments from various people in 1859, notes on payments from 1857-1858, and invoice for 16 yards of "cassmir" from Paynter, Davis & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, March 26, 1861.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 18 id310211
    James F. Leitch and Company Check (financial)
    1817
    Scope and Contents

    Check sent by James F. Leitch & Company, Liverpool to John Mutts & Co. for one thousand poinds sterling in London. January 7, 1817, Virginia Manchester. "Chambers & Co., 48 Wall St, New York" is printed on edge.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 19 id310171
    Jacob Lineweaver Receipts (general store, food, newspaper)
    1858, 1870 and undated
    Scope and Contents

    Receipts for Jacob Lineweaver, Rockingham County, Virginia. Includes a receipt/invoice for general store items, a receipt with Isaac Good for crocks of pudding and a receipt for a subscription to the Rockingham Register. 1858, 1870 and undated.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 20 id310169
    John Mayo Receipt (legal)
    1811
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for $200 from John Mayo for "in part of my claim upon the Manchester Mills," signed by Eliza A.Mayo, March 28, 1811.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 21 id310217
    McCormick Bank Note (financial)
    1858 and 1862
    Scope and Contents

    Two bank notes by D. M. Mccormick for $106.97 and $611.50. Bank of Fayetteville. 1858 and 1862.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 22 id310219
    J. B. McGraw Check (medical)
    1880-1881
    Scope and Contents

    $70 check from Colonel Cunningham, Richmond, Virginia to J.B. McCaw, M.D. for medical services. 1880-1881.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 23 id310129
    John L. McGriffin Receipt (court costs)
    1857
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for payment of $586.15 by John L. McGriffin and others "in the name of the Central Bank said Execution issued from the County Court of Augusta, Virginia." December 26, 1857.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 24 id310131
    Lizzie Miller Receipt (post office)
    1885
    Scope and Contents

    Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller for a letter addressed to Erie Wother Company. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 25 id310135
    Thomas Moody Receipts (legal)
    1853-1857
    Scope and Contents

    Legal Receipts for Richard Dunn, administrator of Thomas Moody, deceased. Names include Thomas Moody (Jr.?), Mary Wilkinson and Robert Wilkinson. 2 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1853-1857.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 26 id310221
    William Moseley Executor Account (legal)
    1810
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for William Langley, administer of William Moseley, from the Clerk of Norfolk regarding a trail. 1810.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 27 id310139
    Mr. Munday Receipts (building supplies, silk)
    1860, 1870
    Scope and Contents

    Receipts of Mr. Mundy. Brickwork and washing by George Banks, glazing by Robert Garthright, and english silk from J.H. Tucker. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 1 object: 28 id310195
    Newman and Clark Invoice (produce)
    1879
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice for Newman and Clark from Montgomery & Wilson, Fruit and Produce Dealers, Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 id310193
Folder 2: P-Z
  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 1 id310141
    W. William Pace Receipt (wheat, payments)
    1821
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt to [illigible]. Cash received from A. Crenshaw, William Tinsley, wheat in Richmond and R. Davis. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 2 id310143
    Martha Page Receipt (music lessons)
    1844
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction, $20 for 1 quarter. January 1, 1844. (Provenance - received with the Tucker Papers).

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 3 id310145
    Mrs. Selia Pane Receipt (shipping)
    1865
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company.  June 8, 1865.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 4 id310223
    William Phillips Receipts (hire negroes, newspaper subscription)
    1834 and 1841
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from Joseph Phillips to William Phillips for the hire of negroes, December 31, 1834. Receipt for subscription to "Old Dominion & Chronicle Office" in Portsmouth, Virginia, July 27, 1841.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 5 id310225
    Matthew Pilson Receipts and Invoices (estate, horses, bank)
    1861-1864
    Scope and Contents

    An account of the estate of Elizabeth Pilson, 1862-63. Names include H. Clay Pilson, George W. Pilson, William H. Pilson, and Mathew T. Pilson. Invoice for Mathew Pilson in account with J.M. Gates, 1861-1862 for horse related items. Receipt for J. Garnett, Treasurer of the (Va?) C.R.R. Company to pay William H. James, Cashier of Bank Staunton, signed by Mathew Pilson, Rocky Spring, April 17, 1864. 3 items.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 6 id310227
    Henry P. Poindexter Receipts (bank, general store, subscription
    1840-1853
    Scope and Contents

    5 receipts of Henry P. Poindexter of Richmond, Virginia.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 7 id310229
    J.C. Randolph and Company Invoice (liquor)
    1878
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice for J.C. Randolph & Co. from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer, Norfolk, Virginia, February and March 1878.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 8 id310147
    Thomas Reurs Receipt (general store)
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for items bought at a general store, including salt, grapes, butter and wire. Undated. Location unknown.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 9 id310231
    George Richardson Receipt (loan)
    1804
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from Murray, Mundell & Grinnan on account of Mr. George Richardson, signed by Hugh Mercer, London, dated August 3, 1804.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 10 id310149
    William Rinedollar Receipt (note payment, legal)
    1808
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from William Giles, Jr. to William Rinedollar for $5 "part of his note." Henrico County, Virginia, March 2, 1808.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 11 id310165
    Conway Robinson Receipt (auction, books)
    1823
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from Jas B. Macmurdo for payment by Conway Robinson for items bought at auction of James Heron. Items purchased were Henin and Mumfords' Reports and Mumfords' Reports.  May 12, 1823.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 12 id310151
    E. Rosenwald Receipt (shipping)
    1862
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt from E. Rosenwald & Bro for "one bundle of merchandise" received on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia, August 4, 1862.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 13 id310153
    J.C. Rutherford Receipt (legal)
    1849
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for J.C. Rutherford from James C. Shotts (?) for suit of "J. Thompson, Jr. April 18, 1849.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 14 id310155
    John Saunders Receipt (subscription)
    1814
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for a one year subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia for $5. Signed by C. Carrington. February 7, 1814.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 15 id310233
    Southard Family Invoices (food, coal, medical)
    1867-1873
    Scope and Contents

    8 invoices from various businesses in Richmond, Virginia. Businesses include the Richmond Tea Compnay, E. Bottiheimer, Wirt Roberts, Peyton R. Carrington, C.L. Radway, and others. Items include sewing machine contract, groceries, tea, general store, doctor visit, and coal. Names include Thomas Southward, James T. Southward, and Mrs. M.F. Southward. 1867-1873.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 16 id310157
    B.I. Spruill Receipt (legal)
    1833
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore, attorney, as an arbitrator in suit between B.I. Spruill and wife vs Lewis & Wilson. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 17 id310159
    Susan B. Stott Receipt (legal)
    1838
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for Miss Susan B. Stott "through the hands of William S. Booker, two bonds executed on 14th of August 1833 by Samuel J. Walker, Benj P. Walker and Wm Walton." Signed by Henry P. Irving. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. December 24, 1838.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 18 id310235
    John B. Strachan Receipt (loan)
    1815
    Scope and Contents

    John B. Strachan note to Mr. Cosby asking him to pay the amount owed him. October 14, 1815.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 19 id310237
    H. Swineford Check (printing)
    1877
    Scope and Contents

    Check from H. Swineford to Clemmitt & Jones for "furnishing & pringtin cards, notices and programmes," signed H. Swineford, treasure Toppa Lodge No. 40, Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 20 id310161
    Creed Taylor Receipt (legal)
    1830
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 21 id310239
    P.M. Thompson Invoice (general store)
    1893
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice for P.M. Thompson, Williamsburg, Virginia, from Alsop, Mosby & Co., Richmond, Virginia, for the purchase of Turkish Towels. June 6, 1893. Received with the Henry A. Washington Papers.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 22 id310241
    Mrs. Charles Waller Invoice (general store)
    1869-1870
    Scope and Contents

    Invoice for items bought by Mr. Charles Waller from John Lindsey. Items include tea, whiskey, paper and more. November 1869-April 1870.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 23 id310243
    Louise E. White Receipts (food items)
    1831, undated
    Scope and Contents

    8 receipts for food items, some purchased of Margaret Scellen. Possibly in York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. Received with Tucker Papers.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 24 id310245
    C.F. Whittle Invoice (tobacco)
    1810
    Scope and Contents

    Shipment laden order by C.F. Whittle for 25 hogshead tobacco, from the port of Richmond, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 25 id310247
    William Wilkins Promissory Note (legal)
    Scope and Contents

    William Wilkins promissory note from William Wilkins to pay E.A. Marks $112.22. December 30, 1857.

  • Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 7 folder: 2 object: 26 id310163
    William L. Williams Receipt (horse)
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for a colt sold by William W. Henderson to William L. Williams.  October 1, 1856.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Mixed Materials Folder: 2 id310249
    James Wilson Bills (finance)
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    List of bills with amounts owed, signed by James Wilson. Undated, possibly 18th century.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Mixed Materials Folder: 2 id310251
    Dr. Joseph Wilson Invoices (horse, general store, medical)
    1845-1866
    Scope and Contents

    3 accounts of patients of Dr. Joseph Wilson.  Names include James Lebly, Nicholas Ryan and T.N. Lindsey.  One receipt is for medical items, one for a general store, and one for the boarding of "Harvey Bear" probably a horse, 1856-1866.