Name/Title
June 2, 1768 receipt Isaac Bull & Abimael YoungsEntry/Object ID
002540Tags
Isaac Bull, Abimael YoungsScope and Content
This is a receipt from the 18th century, likely from a Colonial American context. The handwriting uses several period-specific conventions, such as "ye" for "the" (where the 'y' is actually a thorn character) and "pr" as an abbreviation for "per."
June ye 2d 1768 then received of Mr. Isaac bull a note £3 12 4
in full of all accompts I say received pr me
[Signature] Abimael Youngs
£3 12 4
Key Details & Glossary
Date: June 2, 1768.
Parties: Abimael Youngs (the recipient/signer) and Mr. Isaac Bull (the payer).
Amount: 3 pounds, 12 shillings, and 4 pence (£3 12 4).
Accompts: An archaic spelling of "accounts."
I say received pr me: A standard legal formula of the time used to confirm that the signer personally received the payment.
Note: This indicates that the payment was made via a promissory note or a written obligation rather than hard currency (specie).