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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. Bill of Sale - FX88.21.2.7.1

   Bill of sale in the sum of 100 pounds for the transfer of an enslaved woman named Phebe and her three children, Pomp, Garshem and Experiance, from Benjamin Ashley to Volkert P. Douw in Albany, New York. "Pro Patria" watermark.

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3. Ledger - F2018.1.1

   Pocket sized cash book of Robert Townsend's with accounts of personal purchases from July 16 to September 2, 1782. Tracks cash and debits. Purchases such as biscuits, tea, pepper, sugar, etc.

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4. Letter - FX88.19.3.2

   From Charles D. Townsend (1851-1922) at New York City to his father, Solomon; states he is expecting Mother in town, and gives latest "news" of their acquaintances. Spelling has been corrected in pencil throughout the letter. Written either to or from 124 Pearl Street. Stationary has a "W H Arthur & Co. New York" watermark. (See "notes" tab for more information) New York Nov 9th 70 1 pm Dear Father Your letter dated 3 p.m. yesterday reac...

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5. Letter - FX88.19.3.4

   From Charles D. Townsend (1851-1922) to his father, Solomon, relating events and doings at Oyster Bay, and a planned trip to New York. Mentioned are the deaths of Jim's (a workman) baby and Amy Willis. Stationary is embossed with a crown mark in the upper left of the first page. Oyster Bay LI AUG. 14TH 71 Dear Father, When you left this morning, I forgot to mention to you that we would be ready for the Turnip Seed on Wednesday, if the we...

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6. Letter - FX88.21.2.10.1C

   Copy of a February 23, 1865 letter from Solomon Townsend II to Mr. (General?) E. D. Townsend at the Adjutant General Office in Washington. The letter discusses Townsend family genealogy as well as the book "Townsend Memorial," and the authoress' connection to the Civil War. Watermarks from "W.H. Arthur & Co. New York" and "US Congress."

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7. Letter - FX88.21.2.4.1

   Letter from Peter Townsend (probably Peter S. Townsend) to his brothers in Albany. May be addressed to Jacob and Isaiah. Discusses hard-to-sell stock that Peter is trying to dispose of in England and also the English-French conflict on the continent and Napoleon Bonaparte. "J Whatman 1812" watermark.

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8. 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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