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1. Bill of Sale - FX88.21.1.3

   Prices of three items and their totals. Written in New York. "Bot. [bought?] of Elyah Cock". 2 bladers [bladders] snuff, 4 lumps sugar, 12 B chocolate. Blue paper. Robert Townsend

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2. Copy, Reprographic - FX88.21.1.12

   Original copy of document in which Robert Townsend requests that Thomas Thomas pay off a bond for a deceased man's (John Wright, Esq.) estate.

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3. Deed - FX88.21.2.10.1B

   Handwritten copy of the October 17, 1740 deed from Henry Townsend for the burying ground on Mill Hill. Witnesed by Zebulon Dickinson and Penn Townsend, with later notes by Ebeneezer Seely, David Seaman and Joseph Storrs. Original deed was in the posession of Robert Townsend.

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4. Deed - FX88.8.2

   Sale of one equal, undivided fourth part of land at Oyster Bay by Sarah (Sally) Townsend to Robert Townsend, her brother, for $312.50 NY, witnessed by Ebenezer Seely and Mary E.Rayrn.

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5. Deed - FX88.9.4

   Sale by Ebenezer Seely and his wife Phebe to Robert Townsend of one equal, undivided fourth part of a lot of land at Oyster Bay for $312.50. Deed identical to FX88.8.2 except in this the Seely's are selling and Sarah Townsend and Mary E. Rayrn are witness.

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6. Holder, Letter - FX88.21.1.1

   Two handmade paper holders belonging to Robert Townsend; used to hold FX88.21. "Notes belonging to Rob't Townsend" and "Copy's of Lettters / Sales + Accounts Current / Rob't Townsend." The latter reads on reverse: "Let A Youth Exart himself" (himfels?) Watermarked "IKP" or "JKP".

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7. Inventory - FX88.21.2.3.1B

   Probate and inventory of Robert Townsend. Contains a long list of books, newspapers, pamphlets and other literature. Consists of four sheets of paper joined by seals- 49" long.

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8. Letter - FX88.21.1.15

   Robert Townsend writes to his nephew, Solomon Townsend, at 41 Peck Slip in New York City, saying that Solomon might soon be able to obtain the services of James Gaul's boy. Note: The child James Gaul has is about 15 years old, which places his birth year around 1818. The March 31, 1817 law for gradual emancipation states that "all children of either sex born to an enslaved mother after March 31, 1817, and July 4, 1827, were to be freed after t...

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9. Letter - FX88.30.31.1

   From Robert Townsend (1753-1838) at New York City to his father Samuel Townsend at Oyster Bay. Apparently repeats list of Fabrics wanted to purchase; makes reference to Queens Rangers (they had recently left Oyster Bay) and Liss, a woman enslaved by the Townsends, that left with them. Transcription: Mr. Samuel Townsend,New York, May 26th, 1779 Dear Sir, I have received yours of the 23d Inst. by Joseph Latting, and observe the contents...

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10. Memorandum - FX88.21.2.3.1A

    "Memorandum Respecting William Townsend Bond made 25 Dec 1834." This is regarding a mortgage on a house in Brooklyn.

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11. Note - FX88.21.1.2

    Note from Walter & Thomas Buchanon to Robert Townsend asking for R. Townsend to forward two casks and two trunks to the Buchanons.

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12. Note, Promissory - FX88.21.1.5

    Solomon Townsend promises to pay Robert Townsend $80 by March, 1797, for a bay horse.

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13. Note, Promissory - FX88.21.1.7

    Solomon Townsend agrees to pay Robert Townsend $266.

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14. Note, Promissory - FX88.21.1.9

    Solomon Townsend promises to pay Robert Townsend $1137.39.

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15. Receipt - FX88.21.1.10

    Jordan Seamen writing to Robert Townsend claiming that he (Jordan) paid L5 toward settlement of Jackson patent account of which Townsend owed. Watermarked "G R".

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16. Receipt - FX88.21.1.11

    Sarah and Phebe Townsend bought one cow worth 14 dollars from Gilbert Dean, for which Robert Townsend paid.

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17. Record, Sales - FX88.13.2

    One page with accounts; written at top of paper "July the 4, 1795 A. Farley dr to Sarah Townsend." Lists expenses for several items from July 4, 1795, and totals added at end which include Robert Townsend, Audrey Farley, Sarah Townsend, and family and Capt. Farley.

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18. Statement, Financial - FX88.21.1.8

    James Farley in account with Robert Townsend. Paid to E.B. Frost and Elizabeth Frost L200 on May 24. Paid Audrey Farley L201.14.6 on June 4. Received cash from Andrew Cock on May 25. Interest received. Received cash from Elijah Pell.

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19. Subpoena - FX88.21.1.14

    Subpoena for George Tappen Junior, Isaac Underhill, Israel Underhill, and James Underhill to appear before the Court of Common Pleas to testify in a case between Henry Monfoort, Plaintiff and Robert Townsend, administrator of the estate of John Wright, Esq., (Defendant). Trespass on the case.

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