Receipt from Mr. David H. Moffatt to Tho B. Cameron

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Receipt from Mr. David H. Moffatt to Tho B. Cameron - Front: The image shows a handwritten bill or ledger dated 1840, addressed to Mr. David H. Moffatt from Tho. B. Cameron. The document itemizes several tailoring services or clothing items made or cut, such as "Roundabout for Andrew," "Pants," "Vest," and "Over Coat," with specific dates ranging from April to December. Each entry lists the service description on the left, followed by the name of the individual (e.g., Andrew, John Newton) and the corresponding price, often noted in pounds and shillings. The total amount due is calculated at the bottom as £24.38, with a recorded payment of £1 leaving a balance. The document concludes with a signature by Tho. B. Cameron, affirming receipt or payment. The neat cursive handwriting, along with the historical currency and date, marks this document as an artifact from the 19th century.
Receipt from Mr. David H. Moffatt to Tho B. Cameron - Front

The image shows a handwritten bill or ledger dated 1840, addressed to Mr. David H. Moffatt from Tho. B. Cameron. The document itemizes several tailoring services or clothing items made or cut, such as "Roundabout for Andrew," "Pants," "Vest," and "Over Coat," with specific dates ranging from April to December. Each entry lists the service description on the left, followed by the name of the individual (e.g., Andrew, John Newton) and the corresponding price, often noted in pounds and shillings. The total amount due is calculated at the bottom as £24.38, with a recorded payment of £1 leaving a balance. The document concludes with a signature by Tho. B. Cameron, affirming receipt or payment. The neat cursive handwriting, along with the historical currency and date, marks this document as an artifact from the 19th century.

Name/Title

Receipt from Mr. David H. Moffatt to Tho B. Cameron

Entry/Object ID

chs-020108

Scope and Content

Reciept to Thomas B. Cameron from David Moffatt for items sold

Category

Businesses, Business Document

Acquisition

Accession

2026.3

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Found

Archive Details

Creator

David H. Moffat

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 19, 1840

Archive Size/Extent

2 Items

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

6 in

General Notes

Note Type

Transcription

Note

Front page Mr. David H. Moffatt To Tho B. Cameron Dr 1840 April 19th — To making Roundabout for Andrew 10/. — 1.25 May 20 — ” ” do. — John Newton 10/. — 1.25 May 31 — ” ” Pants — ditto 8/. — 1. June 2 — ” ” Coatte — Andrew — 4. ” 22 — ” ” Pants — do — 1. July 3 — Cutting Roundabout & Pants A. Bore — .44 Aug 7 — Cutting Pants for Andrew — .19 ” 12 — Making & lining Pants No 12 — 1.50 Sept 7 — Making & lining do A. Newton No 2 — 1.50 ” 12 — Cutting Vest H. Bore — .19 Oct 29 — Cutting Pants Andrew — .19 Nov 12 — Cutting do A. Bore — .12 ” 9 — Cutting Roundabout & Marseilles [?] — .25 ” 11 — Making Coat Andrew — 3.50 Dec 4 — Making Over Coat — do — 6.00 $24.38 Sept 3 — By Cash to B. Newton — 1.00 $23.38 Rec’d payment Tho B Cameron Back page Blooming Grove April 9th 1841 Rec’d of Mr. David H. Moffatt thirty Dollars interest money John Fulkerson And along the right-hand side (written vertically): Common Branch at Delight

Create Date

January 25, 2026

Update Date

February 2, 2026