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Folder titled "Overseers of the Poor Workhouse (miscellaneous dates of the 1800s) containing the following items: 1. Billing and receipt dated August 9, 1880 for goods "Bought of Potter & Wrightington, Boston (Wholesale Fish Merchants, Proprietors of the celebrated Lion & Unicorn brands of Boneless Codfish and Herring.) for goods sold to the Overseers of the Poor of Marblehead. (On the bottom of the billing in red print "We cannot under any circumstances guarantee Codfish from turning red, nor smoked fish from spoiling during the warm weather." The goods included 200 Pollock @ $.02 each. The total of $4.00. The face of the billing shows by signature that payment was made September 3, 1880. On the reverse, No. 89, Potter & Wrightington, September 3, 1880, $4.00. 2. Billing and receipt dated June 28, 1880 to Joseph Hawley from the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service included the Board & Care of (WT?) Lizzie Goslin from June 1st to July 1st. $6.25. The face of the billing shows Joseph Hawley received payment. On the reverse, No. 55, Joseph Hawley, July 2, 1880, $6.25. 3. Billing and receipt dated 1880 to John Pitman for "Mdse" delivered" to occupants of the Alm House of Marblehead. between May 4, 1880 and August 6, 1880 (13 weeks). The residents and charges included: Mrs. Joseph Watts - $13.00, Mrs. Rebecca Ireson - $13.00 Mr. William P. Brown - $13.00 Mrs. H. Reynolds - $13.00 Mr. Elias Smethurst - $13.00 Rebecca Symonds - $13.00 Lizzie Weed - $19.50 Margaret Peach - $19.50 James Dinsmore - $26.00 Mrs. P. Pierce - $1.00 Also, in August 1880, 7 & 1/2 pounds of salt-fish (45 cents) and 14 pounds of English Salt Fish ($1.12). The total of the billing is $145.57. By signature, John Pitman received payment. On the reverse, No. 81, John Pitman, August 6th, 1880, $145.57. 4. Billing and receipt dated August 23, 1873 from T. P. Higgins, Dealer in Furniture, Mattresses & Co., Pleasant St., Opposite Academy Hall. "Repairing and Upholstering Done in the Best Manner." The service is for three cabinet chairs valued at $8.25. On the reverse, No. 161 Tho. P. Higgins, February 5th, 1874, $8.25. 5. Billing and receipt from R. H. Lefavour dated March 28, 1878 for goods and services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered on flve different dates between February 18, 1878 and March 28, 1878. They included multiple pounds of pounds of fresh beef ($.06/lb.), beef steak ($.20/lb.), corned beef ($.06/lb.), pork ($.09/lb), beefsteak ($.25/lb), sausage ($.11/lb.), and fresh pork ($.09/lb). The total of the billing is $44.03. By signature on the face of the bill, R. H. Lefavour received payment of $44.03. On the reverse, No. 10, R. H. Lefavour, April 4, 1878, $44.03. 6. Billing and receipt from L. B. Hiddin, dated January 1, 1829 for goods and services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods included groceries for the following: Rebecca Peach (Sept. 15 - Jan. 1) - $15.19; Jean Poland (Oct. 7 - Nov. 8) - $6.86; John Reynolds (Oct. 20 - Jan. 1) - $4.84; Mrs. Sweetland (Nov. - Jan. 1) - $11.35; Mrs. (Rix)), (Sept. 29 - Jan. 1) - $32.56; Mrs. Charles Melvin (Dec - Jan. 1) $9.15; and W. ?ickery (Sept 29 - Jan.1). The total of the billing is $94.31. By signature on the face of the billing, L. B. Hidden received payment. On the reverse, No. 152, S. B. Hiddin, Jan. 1st. - $94.31. 7. Billing and receipt dated January 4, 1884 from Benj. F. Brown, Dr., Dealer in West India Goods, Fine Groceries, & c., Corner of School and Washington Streets for goods delivered to the Alm House. "Goods delivered at per orders." The goods included the following: Mrs. Peter Sandwich (11/2/83 - 1/2/1884) 7 weeks @ $1.28 a week = $8.75, Mrs. James Connor (!2/16/83 - 1/4/84) 4 weeks @$1.00 a week = $4.00 Mr. Jack McCafferty (12/14/83 - 1/4/84) 4 weeks @ $2.00 a week = $8.00 Daniele Dugan (12/14/83 - 1/4/84) 4 weeks @ $1.00 a week = $4.00 Mrs. Hannah Salkins (12/10/83) 4 weeks @1.00 a week - $4.00. The total of those deliveries is $28.75. On the same billing goods were also delivered to the House on the following dates: December 7, 1883, December 14, 1883, December 21, 1883 and December 31. 1883. The goods included rhubarb, tea and other items (unreadable) valued at $8.06. The total of the billing is $36.81. By signature on the face of the billing Benjamin F. Brown received payment of $36.81. On the reverse, No. 158, Benj. F. Brown, $36.81, January 3, 1884. 8. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for services and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem MA, in March 1878. The goods included bushels of meal and corn as well as pounds of feed. The deliveries made between March 10, 1878 and March 23, 1878 are valued at $15.10. The face of the billing stated "Settled April 16, 1878." On the reverse,No. 4, J.V. & J. Hanson (2 bills), April 4, 1878, $23.45. 9. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for services and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between October 27, 1883 and January 5, 1884 from Daniel Peach. The billing is dated December 29, 1883. The billing is for groceries delivered to the following residents: Miss Rebecca Simonds (10/27 - 12/29 - 9 weeks) - $9.00; Mrs. Wm. E. Peach (10/27 - 12/29 - 9 weeks) - $9.00; Mrs. Wm. P. Brown (10/27 - 12/29 - 9 weeks - $9.00; Elizabeth Weed (10/27 - 12/29 - 9 weeks - $13.50; Olive Roundy (10/27 - 11/10) 2 weeks - $2.00; Walter Linwood (10/25 - 1/3/1984 - 10 weeks - $13.50. The total of the billing is $56.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Daniel Peach received payment. On the reverse, No. 165, Daniel Peach, January 3, 1884, $56.00. 10. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead between November 10, 1873 and December 29, 1873 from A. E. Graves. The delivery is for multiple pounds of meat valued at various prices. These include beef (6 cents/lb - 7 cents/lb. - 8 cents/lb. - 9 cents/lb. - 14 cents/lb..), pork (12 cents/lb. - 12.5 cents/lb - 14 cents/lb..), lamb (10 cents/lb.), mutton (10 cents/lb - 15 cents/lb.) . Also 5 bushels of salt - $3.50 The total of the billing is $104.21. By signature on the face of the billing, A. E. Graves received payment on January 3, 1874. On the reverse, No. 154, A. E. Graves, Jan. 1st, 1874, $104.21. 11. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead by Porter, Taylor & Co. for one ton Franklin. Coal. to Littleton, valued at $8.00. The face of the billing shows "Recd Paymt, Porter, Taylor & Co. On the reverse of the billing - No. 238, Porter, Taylor & Co. , February 22, 1881, $8.00. 12. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead by J. G. Greene of Marblehead, Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, No. 235 Washington Street. The billing is dated February 11, 1881. Deliveries were made between December 11, 1880 and February 8, 1881. The items listed on the invoice include (December 11, 1880) six pair of Ladies Rubbers - $3.00, and (February 8, 1881) two 'pare' villige ties - $1.25 @ - $2.50, one pair of slippers @ $0.75, 3 'pare' L's Rubbers - @ 50 cents - $1.50; and one 'pare' carpet slippers @ 50 cents. The total of the billing is $8.25 . The face of the billing shows that J. G. Greene received payment. On the reverse, No. 242, J. G. Green, February 22, 1881, $8.25. 13. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead by Briggs & Shattuck, Boston for goods provided to the Alm House. The goods delivered on February 19, 1878 included one box/bottle of Jasper Yellow Sugar valued at $17.28. (Note: J.Y S. was at around this time period, considered to be a cure for "yellow fever."), one unknown item - $25.94; 2 boxes of F. P. Coffee - $10.20; 1/2 chest of Oolong Tea - $13.86, one box of family soap $4.50, 1/2 box Fash'd ? - $31.68 and one box of Saleratins (?) $2.10. The total of the billing is $105.56. The face of the billing shows payment was made on April 12. The reverse of the billing shows, No. 8, Briggs & Shattuck, April 4, 1878, $105.56. 14. Billing to the Town of Marbleehad, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead by E. J. Trask of Marblehead (Steam Book, Job and Card Printer, No. 2 Allerton Block, opp. the Depot. The billing dated December 8m 1873 is for 500 envelopes. and valued at $3.25. By signature on the face of the billing, E. J. Trask was paid. On the reverse of the billing, No. 146, E. J. Trask received payment of $3.25 on January 1, 1874. 15. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from the Overseers of the Poor of the City of Malden, Massachusetts (dated January 1, 1884) for service and goods provided to Mrs. Carter from July 1, 1883 to January 1, 1884. The service and goods include provisions ($52.00), medicine ($1.30) and Doctor bill ($6.00). The total of the service and goods in $59.30. By signature A. F. Sargent, City Treasurer of the City of Malden received payment. On the reverse, No. 161, City of Maslden, January 3, 1884, $59.30. 16. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided by J. W. Mason to the Alm House of Marblehead. Groceries were delivered to the Alm House on April 1, 1880 to Mrs. Willaim S. Eustis valued at $6.00. On July 1, 1880, groceries were delivered to Mrs. William S. Eustis valued at $13.00 - Total: $19.00. On the same billing groceries were provided to Mrs. Mary A. Welch (undated) and valued at $16.00. On August 5, 1880, groceries were delivered to Mrs. Welch valued at $34.00. - Total $50.00. Both entries are noted as having "Rec'd Payment - J. W. Mason." On the reverse, No. 78, J. W. Mason, 2 bills, August 6th, 1880, $69.00. 17. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead between October 6, 1862 and May 25, 1863 by S. Hathaway Jr. Company. The lengthy listing of goods provided to the Alm House included alcohal, apples, baskets, bread, brushes, butter, chimney (lamp?), coffee, Earthen Ware, Blue Family flour, qts. of fluid, a lamp, lemons, lemon extract, matches, nutmeg, gallons of oil, ginger, oranges, white plates, polish, powder, raisens, sage, saltines, soap, soda, spices, starch, tapioca, tea, wicking, yeast powder, yeast cakes and other items. These items were valued at $74.25. There are also listings of goods sold to specific families: For goods delivered to Waterhouse Family from October 6, 1862 to June 1, 1863 - 34 weeks at $1.00 per week - $34.00. For goods delivered to the Homan Family from October 6, 1862 to October 25, 1862 - 3 weeks at $1.00 per week - $3.00. For goods delivered to the Doliber Family from October 6, 1862 to October 29, 1862 - 3 weeks at $1.00 per week - $3.00. For 1/2 Gal. Fluid delivered for James Harriss Family per order of Mr. Sparhawk, January 26 - $0.60. The total of the billing is $114.85. The face of the billing shows "Rec. Payment S. Hathaway" On the reverse, Town of Marblehead 1863 0 Oct. 6 - $114.85. No. 66. S. Hathaway, Jr. Company, June 1st, 1863, $114.85 Old a/c Poor in Town - $28.60 Old a/c Groceries - $64.91 New a/c Poor in Town - $12.00 New a/c Groceries - $9.34 Total: $114.85 Old a/c - $93.51 New a/c - $21.34 Total: - $114.85 18. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead between August 21. 1847 and December 29, 1847 by T. & J. Bowden. August 21, 1847 - to labour for self & Joseph - $1.75 August 21, 1847 - 1&1/2 bundles of shingals - $1.68 August 21, 1847 - 4 lbs. of shingals nails - $0.22 August 21, 1847 - 9 feet of boards & teaming - $0.25. September 13 - 3 windows of blinds and hanging - $6.75 December 1 - 4 pannel door - 1 1/4 inch thick - $2.12 December 1 - 1 latch and screws - $0.14 & 1 pr. of hinges - $0.30 December 1 - labour for ____ & teaming - $0.75 December 29 - 3 latches & screws = $0.42 December 29 - one pair of hinges - $0.84 December 29 - button for door - $0.04 December 29 - wrought & nails - $0.08 December 29 - labor for self - $0.75 Total of billing is $15.50. T. & J. Bowden received payment on January 12, 1848. On the reverse of the billing, No. 92, T. & J. Bowden, $15.50, January 13, 1843. 19. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead between September 2, 1878 and September 30, 1878 by R. H. Lefavour.. The goods delivered during this time period included multiple pounds of meat with weights between four pounds and fifty pounds. Fresh beef - $0.06/lb. - (40, 40, 42, 45, 40 pounds) Lamb - $0.15/lb.(6.5, 7, 8 pounds) Corned Beef - $0.06/lb - (50, 50, 50,50 pounds) Beef Steak - $0.25/lb ( 5, 5, 5, 2.5, pounds) Roast Beef - $0.16 & 2/3/lb. (8 pounds) Tripe - $010/lb (4 pounds) Fresh Pork - $0.11/lb. (10 pounds) The total of the billing is $34.86. By signature, R. H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 99, R. H. Lefavour, October 4, 1878, $34.86. 20. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods provided to the Alm House of Marblehead between June (?) 1863 and November 30, 1863 by Thomas T. Paine. The goods delivered during this time period included: a box of sugar (63 cents), two boxes of soap (26 cents), a barrell of beans (33 cents) a barrell of vinegar (50 cents) a cask of tea (15 cents) 2 boxes of coffee (25 cents) 2 boxes of soap (25 cents) a box of tobacco (25 cents) a cask of tea (15 cents) a box of sugar (63 cemts) 2 boxes/unknown (25 cents) 1 pair of boots (to Hamilton) cash (?) (15 cents) unknowm (15 cent) Total: $4.23 - By signature, Thomas T. Paine received payment. Signed by T. T. Trefry. On the reverse, December 31, 1863, No. 156, T. T. Paine, $4.23, February 1st, 1864. 21. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor dated January 3, 1884 from Franklin Wilkins for service as Keeper of the Alm House. His service took place between October 1, 1883 and January 1, 1884. The value of his service is shown as $75.00. The face of the billing shows by signature that Franklin Wilkins received payment. On the reverse, No. 159, Frank Wilkins, January 3, 1884, $75.00. 22. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor dated March 4, 1878 from R. F. Marsden for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between February 24, 1878 and April 4, 1878. The goods included one pair of enameled cloth (a close-woven cotton cloth with a coating of boiled linseed oil to make it waterproof) - $4.50; 44&1/2 yards of cotton - $2.65; 64&1/2 yards of print - $4.52; and one dozen red handkerchiefs - $0.75. The total of the billing is $12.42. The face of the billing shows R. F. Marsden received payment. On the reverse, No. 13, Richard F. Marsden, April 4, 1878, $12.42. 23. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor dated January 1, 1864 from Harris Silver for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between January 24, 1863 and December 1, 1863. The goods included a wash bowl (for J. Harris) , slp pails, tins, candle sticks, mending boiler, mending lamp and 3 coal pods. The total of the billing is $9.53. The face of the billing shows by signature that payment was received on January 5, 1864. On the reverse of the billing, No. 155, Harris Silver, $9.53, February 1st, 1864. 24. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor dated April 4, 1878 from Franklin Wilkins for service as Keeper of the Alm House. His service took place between January 1, 1878 and April 1, 1878 (3 months of service) - $75.00. Also, Benjamin and P. Ware bill - $1.00; Samuel Harris bill - $1.00. Also one mould board and (payment) to plough from Henry Hale - $2.92. The total of the billing is $79.92, By signature on the face of the billing, Franklin Wilkins received payment. On the reverse, No. 9, Frank Wilkins, April 4, 1878, $79.92. 25. "Billing to the Selech Men of the Town of Marblehead (dated 1850) to Phillip Goodwin for carpenters work done at the Poor House from October 16th to the 18th - 2 days by self, 2 (days) by Brother Jacob is 4 days at (9/sh) pr Day is - $6.00. (Also), to 145 ft of Pine Boards at 18 -$2.61, 7 lbs of bails at 5 cts - $0.35, to 4 feet of pine timber - $0.24." The total of his billing is $9.40. The face of the billing shows "Nov. 23, 1850, Rect Pament" January 6, 1831 - Philip Goodwin. (**Please get this approved by overseers.") On the reverse, No. 133, Philip Goodwin, $9.40, January 6, 1854. Approved Geo. Cloutman, Chairman of Overseers. 26. Billing to the (Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor) Board of Overseers - February 1884 from John Goodwin for "goods delivered to Mrs. Mary A. Martin - $18.00." By signature, John Goodwin paid. On the reverse, No. 193, John Goodwin, $18.00, February 7, 1884. 27, Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Board of Overseers from Samuel Graves (Dealer in Fashionable Clothing, Hats, Caps, Turnks, Furnishing Goods and Rubber Clothing, 171 Washington Street, Marblehead.) The billing is dated January 1884. The goods were purchased between October 16, 1883 and January 21, 1884. The goods included: (For Phoebe Welch - $5.70) 2 shirts ($1.67@), $3.34; 2 pr. socks ($0.33@), $0.66: 3 undershirts ($0.50@), $1.50; 1 pr. suspenders @ $0.20; (For James Welsh - $5.09) 2 oil shirts ($1.25@), $2.50; 2 pr. socks ($0.17@), $0.34; 1 pr. pants @$1.25 2 undershirts @$0.50, $1.00 (For Alms House) January 21, 1884 4 Reefers (Short, heavy close-fitting double breasted jacket) ($3.00@) - $12.00, 4 vests ($1.00@) - $4.00 2 vests ($1.25@) - $2.75 The total of the billing is $29.54. The face of the billing shows Samuel Graves was paid on February 8, 1884. On the reverse, No. 180. Samuel Graves, February 7, 1884, $29.54. 28. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Board of Overseers of the Poor at the Alm House of Marblehead, dated January 1, 1874 from L. R. Power, Dr., Corner of School and Pleasant Streets. The goods included (March 15) Mdse for R. Stevens - $0.53; (July 14) Chamber Pails - $3.75; (July 14) Mdse for R. Stevens - $0.49. the total of the billing is $4.77. By signature on the face of the billing, L. R. Power received payment. On the reverse, No. 163, L. R. Power, February 5, 1874, $4.77. 29. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from The Office of the Overseers of the Poor of Charlestown. The billing is dated December 29, 1873. The billing is for $22.25 for Sarah To- - n from July 1st to date - $22.25. The document is marked "Rec'd Paymt for City of Charlestown, Overseers of Poor. D. B. Weston, Secty to Agt. On the reverse, No. 158, city of Charlestown, January 1st., 1874, $22.25. 30. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Catherine Sullivan. The billing is for one month of labour to the Alms House between December 1,1883 and January 1, 1884. The total of the billing is $13.00. By signature, Catherine Sullivan received payment. On the reverse, No. 163, Catherine Sullivan, January 3, 1884, $13.00. 31. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Nathaniel Trasher. The billing is for groceries delivered to Mrs. Martha A. Roundy as per order from August 28 to December 4, 1883. The total of the goods is $14.00. On the reverse, No. 157, Nathaniel Trasher, January 3, 1884, $14.00. 32. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Amos E. Graves. The billing is dated 1863 and includes goods provided to the Alms House between January 1, 1863 and December 28, 1863. The value of the goods is $20.12. The goods purchased include: Jan, 1 - 6 lbs of candles - $0.96 Jan. 2 - Castor oil - $0.10 Jan. 15 - 6 lbs. of candles - $0.96 Feb. 2 - 2 qts. of oil - $0.50, 6 lbs. of candles - $1.96 = $1.46 Feb. 4 - 4 lbs of coffee - $0.60; Lard oil - -$0.60 = $1.20 Feb. 10 - Oatmeal - $0.08, 6 lbs of candles - $0.96 = $1.04 Feb. 27 - Lard oil - $0.60, 6 lbs. of candles - $0.96 - $1.56 Mar. 19 - Soap - $0.40, candles - $1.08 = $1.48 Apr. 4 - Beans - $0.88, 4 rakes - $1.12 = $2.00 June 29 - 2 scythes - $2.00 Sept. 7 - 1 scythes - $1.00 Sept. 17 - 2 qts. of oil - $0.60 Sept. 22 - 2 shovels - $2.00 Dec. 20 - 1 gallon of lard oil - $1.20 Total - $17.56 *A credit (unreadable) of $0.12, reducing total to $17.44 with additional purchase - Dec. 28 - 2 gallons of oil - $2.56 Total billing: $20.00. By signature on the face of the billing, A. E. Graves received payment. On the reverse, No. 160, Amos E. Graves - $20.00, February 23, 1864. 33. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from James Dinsmore. The billing is dated August 6, 1880 and includes services provided to the Overseers between June 9, 1880 and August 6, 1880. The service is for providing noticifaction (of meetings) to the members. The meetings were held on June 9, 1880, July 2, 1880, July 8, 1880 and August 6, 1880. The value of the notification is $0.50 for each meeting. The total of the billing is $2.00. By signature on the face of the billing, James Dinsmore received payment. On the reverse, No. 79, James Dinsmore, August 6, 1880, $2.00. 34. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Philip A. Thorner. The billing includes goods delivered to the Alm House between September 25, 1863 and January 8, 1864. The goods include multiple pounds of corned fish and liver valued at at a total of $22.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Philip H. Thorner received payment. On the reverse, No. 158, Philip A. Thorner, $22.00, February 1, 1864. 35. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from James Dinsmore. The billing is dated January 3, 1884 and includes services provided to the Overseers between November 7, 1883 and January 3, 1884. The service is for providing noticifaction (of meetings) to the members. The meetings were held on November 7, 1883, December 6, 1883, December 11, 1883 and January 3, 1884. The value of the notification is $0.50 for each meeting. The total of the billing is $2.00. By signature on the face of the billing, James Dinsmore received payment. On the reverse, No. 164, James Dinsmore, January 3, 1884, $2.00. 36. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Charles Drake. The billing is dated December 30, 1868 and includes goods provided to the Alm House: Two pair "Wards Pat. Runners @ $32. = $64.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Charles Drake received payment. On the reverse #235 - Chs. Drake, $64.00, January 4, 1869. 37. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Ayers & Eaton dated December 15, 1873. The billing is for: one box of tobacco (33 lbs. @ 48 cents/lb = $15.84) and one barrell of Golden Yellow Sugar (237 lbs. @ $0.08 = $21.03). The total of the billing is $36.87. Ayers and Eaton was paid on January 5, 1873. On the reverse, No. 158, Ayers & Eaton, January 1, 1874, $36.87 and $47.70. Total $84.57 - Two Bills. 38. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Azor O. Goodwin dated January 1, 1884. The billing is for his labor of mowing for the Alm House. The dates include: June 22, 1883 - 2 & 3/4 hours - $2.75, July 27, 1883 - 4 & 1/2 hours - $4.50, September 22 - 4 & 3/4 hours - $4.75. The total of the billing is $12.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Azor O. Goodwin received payment. On the reversee, No. 162, A. O. Goodwin, January 3, 1884, $12.00. 39. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Dwight Wheelock & Co., Cash Jobbers and Retailer of Dry Goods, 118 Hanover, Corner of Friend Street, Boston. The billing is dated November 28, 1863. It is for 44 yards of stripe @ 35 cents per yard. The total of the billing is $15.40. By signature, Dwight Wheelock & Company received $15.40. On the reverse of the billing, No. 129, Dwight Wheelock & Co., $15.40, December 7,1863. 40. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Stephen G. Hooper for the board of Miss Francine Blair for 4 week, 3 days - $6.64. By signature on the face of the billing, Stephen G. Hooper received payment. On the reverse of the billing, No. 167, Stephen G. Hooper, February 5, 1874, $6.64. 41. Billing and receipt to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from B. Gale, (Dealer lin Groceries & Provisions, Flour, Grain, Teas, Coffee, Sprices, Extracts . Also, all kinds of fruits in their seaon, Pearl Street, Marblehead dated January 1, 1874 The billing is for goods and services to the Alm House of Marblehead. This includes five orders to Mrs. Millett and Lot Peach - $40.00. By signature, Benjamin Gale received payment. On the reverse, B. Gale, January 1st, 1874, $40.00. 42. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Alonzo Lewis. The billing dated September 21, 1850 is for his service of surveying the Poor House Farm by direction of Committee, with Plan - $4.00. Also, surveying of Pasture, with Plan - $2.00. The total of the billing is $8.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Alonzo Lewis received payment. On the reverse, No. 78, Alonzo Lewis, $8.00, November 4, 1850 - Surveying. 43. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from O. C. Snow, Dealer in Farmily Groceries, Flour, Meal, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Lard, Park, Teas, Leosene Oil, Extracts, Pickles, Molasses, Syrup, Fine Salt, & c., 14 Hooper Street, Marblehead. The billing is for September 27, 1873 for "Groceries del'd to Mrs. Mack as per order. - $3.00." By signature, O. C. Snow. On the reverse, No. 159, O. C. Snow, February 5th, 1874, $3.00. 44. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Ayers & Eaton, Wholesale Dealers in West India Goods, and Importers and Dealers in Wines and Spirits, No. 50 Central Street, Boston. The billling is dated November 10, 1873 and includes "1 Hhd. Barbados Molasses - 106 gallons at 45 cents @ gallon = $47.70." By signature, Ayers & Eaton was paid on January 5, 1874. There is no reference on the reverse of the billing for the receipt number, the recipient, or the date of payment. 45. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed. Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem, Mass. The billing is dated February 16, 1870 and includes "6 bushels of Meal - $3.45, Feed - $2.60, 4 bushels of Corn - $2.30. The total of the billing is $8.35. By signature on the face of the billing, it is settled on April 16, 1878. There is no reference on the reverse of the billing for the receipt number, the recipient, or the date of payment. 46. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from Holden & Batchelder, 29 John Street, Boston Mass. (Commissiion Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in Provisions, Produce, Flour, Butter, Cheese, & c. The billing is dated April 29, 1878. It includes 4 Bbls. Corned Pork valued at $49.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Holden and Batchelder were paid. On the reverse, No. 25, Holden & Batchelder, May 2, 1878, $49.00. 47. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor of the Alm House of Marblehead from William Nutting, Jr. The billing includes delivery of goods between July 1, 1864 and November 28, 1864. The goods include multiple pairs of shoes (mens and womens), boots (for W. Frederick - $5.25) and a pair of slippers (85 cents). The total of the billing is $19.85. By signature on the face of the billing, Wm. Nutting Jr. received payment. On the reverse, No. 146, Wm. Nutting Jr., $19.85, December 5, 1864. 48. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for services and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by Winslow, Rand & Company of Boston. The billing dated June 26, 1880 includes the delivery of one barrel of sugar valued at $28.14. The face of the billing shows that Winslow, Rand & Company received payment on August 16, 1880. On the reverse, No.(Blank), $28.14, August 6, 1880. 49. Billing to the Town of Marblehead , Overseers of the Poor for services and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow, Rand & Company of Boston. The billing dated July 24, 1880 includes the delivery of two boxes of tobacco valued at $28.00. The face of the billing shows payment was received on August 16, 1880. On the reverse, No. 80, Winslow Rand & Company (Two Bills) $56.14, August 6, 1880. 50. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Benjamin P. Ware. The goods delivered on January 20, 1873 included two barrels of apples valued at $2.00 per barrell . The total of the billing is $4.00 and paid on March 1, 1873. On the reverse, No.162, Benj. P. Ware, February 5, 1874, $4.00. 51. Billing to the Town of Marlblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Albert Goldsmith between February 18, 1879 and April 12, 1879. The goods were delivered to Mrs. C. Riley at $1.25 per week. The total of the billing is $7.50 and by signature on the face of the billing, A. Goldsmith received payment. There is no information on the reverse of the billing. 52. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from John G. Kaulback, Jr. & Company (Wholesale Dealer in West India Goods, Teas, Tobacco, &c.), No. 128 & 130 Water Street, Boston. The goods were delivered to the Alm House on April 25, 1878 and included one barrel of sugar valued at $19.72. The face of the billing shows "Paid May 6, J. G. Kaulback, Jr. & Co." On the reverse, No. 24, John G. Kaulback Jr. & Co., May 2, 1878, $19.72. 53. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Albert Goldsmith, Dealer in Groceries, 27 Lafayette Street, Salem. The billing shows the service is for "Groceries to Mrs. Catharine Morrison at $2.00 per week from February 20th to date. $12.00." By signature on the face of the billing, A. Goldsmith received payment. On the reverse, No. 5, A. Goldsmith, (2 bills), April 4, 1878, $19.50. 54. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service and goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from A. S. Lohnes, Dr. , Horse Shoes and Farrier, Off Pleasant Street, Marblehead. The billing is dated December 2, 1874 and covers services between December 2, 1873 and January 29, 1874. The service includes shoeing on December 2, January 2, and January 29. Also, on January 23, three wedges (hoof support) valued at $1.50. The total of the billing is $4.50 The face of the billing shows A. S. Lohnes received payment. On the reverse, No. 164, A. S. Lohnes, February 5, 1874, $4.50. 55. A record of receipt: No. 157, Merchants Ins. Company, $50.00. "Insurance on Poor House" 56. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from John S. Roads & Company for the purchase of (3) three pigs valued at $14.00. By signature on the face of the billing J. S. Roads received payment. On the reverse, John S. Roads & Co., January 3, 1884, $14.00. 57. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from the Town of Beverly for the care of Marblehead families at the House of the Poor in Beverly, The billing dated November 5, 1873 includes goods delivered to the H. Polley family ($1.00) and delivery of coal and wood to the Polley family ($2.70). The total of the billing ($3.70) was received by Thomas Peeken, one of the Overseers of the Poor in Beverly. On the reverse, No. 160, Town of Beverly, February 5, 1874, $3.70. 58. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Joseph Goodwin & Son for service and goods to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods and service were delivered between March 7th, 1871 and March 8th, 1871. These included (March 7th) To labor (2&1/2 days) - $7.75 - 11 pounds of Nails - $0.61 and (March 8th), To labor (2&1/2 days) - $7.75. The total of the billing is $16.11. By signature Joseph Goodwin & Son received payment on April 1, 1871. On the reverse, No. 12, Joseph Goodwin & Son, $16.11, April 3, 1871. |
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1804 |
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1804 |
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1884 |
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2010-05-14 |
People |
(Rix)), Mrs. Brown Mr. William P. Dinsmore, James Goldsmith, Albert Goodwin, Joseph& Son Hawley, Joseph Hiddin,,L. B. Holden & Batchelder Ireson , Mrs. Rebecca Lohnes, A. S. Melvin,. Mrs. Charles Nutting, William , Jr., Peach , Margaret Peach , Rebecca Pierce, Mrs. P. Pitman, John Poland,Jean Reynolds , Mrs. H. Reynolds John Roads, John S. Smethurst Mr. Elias Sweetland, Mrs. Symonds, Rebecca Ware. Benjamin P. Watts, Mrs. Joseph Weed , Lizzie Winslow, Rand & Company |
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Old Town records |
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10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
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Need to Classify |
Collection |
Gosling Collection |
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Not Rated |