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

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

Special Collections Research Center

William & Mary Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
400 Landrum Dr
Williamsburg, Virginia
Business Number: 757-221-3090
spcoll@wm.edu
URL: https://libraries.wm.edu/libraries-spaces/special-collections

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

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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.