Receipt Chester, Nov 27 1861 $9.10 Stephen H Bull of Wm Masterson drygoods

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Receipt Chester, Nov 27 1861 $9.10 Stephen H Bull of Wm Masterson drygoods

Receipt Chester, Nov 27 1861 $9.10 Stephen H Bull of Wm Masterson drygoods

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Receipt Chester, Nov 27 1861 $9.10 Stephen H Bull of Wm Masterson drygoods

Entry/Object ID

001123

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Stephen H Bull, William Masterson, Chester, William Fuller

Scope and Content

1/23 Chester Nov 27th 1867 Mr. Steven Bull Bought of Wm Masterson 9 Yds Red Flannell 2/6 5 " French Merino 8/ 1 " Salt Petr 16 1" Blk Pepper 18 1 " Soda 12. 1 " Cream Tartar 4/- 2 " Saleratus 10 1/2 " Saleratus 5 1 curry comb 18. Total: 9.10 Recievd Payment Wm Masterson Per - Wm R Fuller A Few Transcription Notes:Notation: The prices in the middle column (like 2/6 and 4/-) use an old-style shorthand for shillings and pence, which was still commonly used in ledger bookkeeping in New York during the 19th century despite the dollar being the official currency. Ditto Marks ( " ): Used throughout to indicate the same unit (Yards) or the same item (Saleratus) as the line above. Saleratus: This was a precursor to modern baking soda.Curry Comb: A metal tool used for grooming horses.