Name/Title
Jan 1793 receipt from Silas Pierson 14 shillings 8 pence on behalf of Joanna (Anna) BullEntry/Object ID
002565Tags
Anna Bull, Silas Pierson, Joshua DeckerScope and Content
Document Transcription
Recd. of Newcornwall Janry 1st 1793 of
Silas Pierson for the Sum of fourteen
shillings & Eight pence in behalf of
Anna Bull in full Josh. Decker
£ 0 : 14 : 8
Key Details & Context
Date: January 1, 1793.
Location: New Cornwall (likely referring to the precinct or town in Orange County, New York).
The Parties: Josh. (Joshua) Decker is acknowledging receipt of payment from Silas Pierson, who is paying on behalf of Anna Bull.
The Amount: 14 shillings and 8 pence.
The notation at the bottom left, £ 0 : 14 : 8, follows the pre-decimal system of Pounds (£), Shillings (s), and Pence (d).
"In Full": This indicates that this payment settled the debt or obligation completely.
