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Catalog Number/Object ID |
2009-100-1Pa4.13 |
Object Name |
Folders (containers) |
Title |
Overseers for the Poor- Workhouse 1868 |
Scope & Content/Description |
Folder titled "Overseers of the Poor, Workhouse, 1868 containing the following items: 1. A billing from Philip A. Thorner for goods (fish) sold to the Overseers of the Poor. The fish was delivered on multiple dates between January 3, 1867 and November 22, 1867. The variety of fish includes, cod, halibut, mackeral, bluefish at different weights and prices. The total of the billing is $12.18. Philip A. Thorner received payment of $12.18 on February 22, 1868. 2. A billing from J. V. & J. Hanson (Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour. Grain, Meal and Feed for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between December 2, 1867 and December 5, 1867. The goods included various weights of corn, oats, meal, and rye valued at $179.65. J.V. & J. Hanson received payment of $179.65 on January 6, 1868. The receipt number is #208. 3. A billing from Amos E. Graves for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were meat products delivered between August 8, 1868 and September 24, 1868. The meat included lamb, beef, and veal. The value of these meats fluctuated during this time frame. Lamb was valued between 12.5 cents and 22 cents per pound. Beef was valued between 14 cents and 15 cents per pound. Veal was consistently 12 cents per pound. The total billing as of September 24 is $143.00. Amos E. Graves received the payment of $143.00 on October 5, 1868. The receipt number is #170. 4. A billing from Amos E. Graves for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between May 28, 1867 and December 1, 1868. The value of these items included four pans ($3.32), two pails ($2.00), boiler doors ($1.50), unknown product ($4.50) one pot (75 cents), 1 cullander ($1.00), bread covers (45 cents) a sink (7.50) one washbowl (75 cents), one slop pail ($1.75), one sauce pan (50 cents), 8 plates ($1.33), 3 washbowls ($1.45). The total value of the billing is $26.80. Harris Silver received payment of $26.80 on January 6, 1868. The receipt number is # 217. 5.A billing from T. T. Paine for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between May 1, 1967 and April 11, 1968. The detail of the billing is faded and difficult to read. Most items are listed with the comment of "Bbl/ Bbls." The total value of the billing is $41.91. T.T. Paine received payment of $41.91 on or about May 1, 1868. 6. A billing from Amos E. Graves Jr. for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between April 20, 1867 and September 21, 1867. The detail of the billing is faded and difficult to read. It appears that the goods included mutton and pork of various weights and prices. The total value of the billing is $14.25. Amos E. Graves, Jr. received payment of $14.25 on February 3, 1868. 7. A billing from Benjamin A. Phillips for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between April 18, 1867 and January 13, 1868. The goods included cheese, crackers, bread, and herring. The value of these goods varied according to the amount of the product. The price varied as follows: Cheese - 10 cents to 23 cents; Crackers - 6 cents to 13 cents; Bread - 8 cents to 10 cents; and Herring - 5 cents. The total of the billing is $2.16. The face of the bill notes Benjamin A. Phillips received payment. On the reverse is Receipt #5 - Benjamin A. Phillips - $2.16 - "Miscal" - Approved bySamuel Foss, Chief of Police. 8. A billing from J. S. Jones and Company for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between July 3, 1868 and September 30, 1868. They included 14 barrels of flour during that time period. The total value of the billing is $182.50 On the reverse, #162, J. S. Jones & Co., received payment of $182.50 and dated October 5, 1868. 9. A billing from George LeMaster for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods were delivered between April 6, 1868 and April 9, 1868 and valued at $7.03. The goods delivered included one Sun Burner (a kind of lantern) - 30 cents with Chimney (glass) 10 cents, and shade, 25 cents; teas, a dozen plates, two platters, mugs, a pitcher and China Eggs. The total value of the billing is $7.03. The face of the billing states that George LeMaster was paid this amount on October 5, 1868. On the reverse, #173, George Lemaster - $7.03 and dated October 5, 1868. 10. A billing from William Nutting for services to the Alm House (Overseers Dept.) as Superintendant of the 'Alms house' to date. On the face of the billing, the billing is for $100.00, dated January 1, 1868. It is signed by Wm. Nutting as having received payment. On the reverse of the document, #234, Wm. Nutting, $104.18, 2 bills, Jan. 6, 1868. 11. A billing from Philip A. Thorner for goods delivered to the Alm House between August 4, 1868 and September 29, 1868. The goods included multiple barrels of fish valued at a total of $18.00. Two names appear on the face of the billing, W. Nutting and Philip A. Thorner. On the reverse, No. 167, Philip A. Thorner, 2 bills ($8.00 and $10.00) Total $18.00 - October 5, 1868. 12. A billing from Henry Paine for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead during September 1868. The services included work at the Alm House by William Thomas, B. Roundy, Tom Cox and others. The total billing is $34.00. By signature Henry Paine received payment. On the reverse, No. 172, Henry Paine, $34.00, October 5, 1968. 13. A billing from Catherine Hart for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service included "October 3, 1868 - For 13 weeks of Sevice at Alms House to date - $39.00" By signature, she received payment. On the reverse, No. 188, Catherine Hart - $39.00 - October 5, 1868. 14. A billing from Samuel Graves, Jr., Dealer in Ready Made Clothing, hats, caps, trunks, valises, umbrells and furnishg goods to the Alm House of Marblehead. The billing date is July 1, 1868. The transactions in April 1868 included four mattresses at $2.00 each ($8.00), four pillows at $1.00 each ($4.00) and four quilts at $2.25 each ($9.00). The total billing is $21.00. The face of the billing shows "Paid S. Graves Jr." On the reverse, No. 54, Samuel Graves, Jr., $21.00, 'Mrs dels' (merchandise delivery). 15. A billing from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal & Feed., Nos. 1 and 2 Front Street, Salem to the Alms House of Marblehead. The goods delivered on October 10, 1868 included bushels of meal, oats and corn. On October 28, 1868 another delivery was made to the Alms House with delivery of meal and oats. The face of the bill notes Nov. 18th and Dec Paymt of $71.15 Signed by J.V.& J. Hanson. There is unrelated note on the reverse of the billing. 16. A billing from Greenwood & Lincoln (Seed Merchants, No. 7 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.) for service to the Alm House of Marblehead on June 25, 1868. The goods delivered to the Alms House of Marblehead includes 3/4 bushels of flax seed. The flax seed was valued at $3.67. The face of the billing is marked "Paid Greenwood & Lincoln." On the reverse, No. 56, G & Lincoln - $3.67 - Miscel. 17. A billing from J. F. Clothey & Co. for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead on December 16, 1867. The goods included 34 & 1/2 yards of cotton ($4.49) and one blanket ($4.00). The total billing is $8.49. The face of the bill stated J. F. Clothey & Co. received payment on December 16, 1867. On the reverse #232, J. F. Clothey & Co. - $8.49 - January 6, 1868. 18. A billing from Catherine Hart for services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The billing is dated January 5, 1868. Her service included 13 weeks of services as domestic at $2.50 per week.She received payment on January 6, 1868. The receipt number is #235 for $32.50. 19. A billing from Samuel G. Reynolds for services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service included three days of work at the "Poor House in whitewashing". The value of the work is $9.75. The face of the bill states "Received Payment Samuel G. Reynolds." On the reverse, #207, Samuel G. Reynolds, $9.75, January 6, 1868. 20. A billing from Ayers & Eaton (Wholesale Dealers in West India Goods) for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods included pounds of Oolong Tea ($9.50) and 1 Hhd Molasses valued at 72.00. The total is $81.50. The face of the billing is marked "Paid (on stamp) Oct. 19/68." On the reverse, No. 166. 21. A billing from Humphrey & Twisdell for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between July 19, 1867 and January 6, 1868. The goods delivered included multiple items that are not readable. Those goods readable include: July 19, 1867 - 600 Spruce Lath - $2.10 (delivered - P.D. Lindsey); Oct. 26, 1867 - 113 ft. Spruce and Spruce shingles $5.49 (Goods delivered to Mr. Nutting), Nov. 13, 1867; November 13, One cask of lime $1.60; Nov. 20, 150 feet hem(lock)- $2.55 (Goods delivered to Mr. Nutting); December 17 - 7 feet of wood - $8.53. The sub-total is $20.27. January 6 - One ton coal - $7.75. The total of the billing is $28.02. Humphrey & Twisden received payment, On reverse of the billing, No. 227, Humphrey & Sweden - $28.02 - January 6, 1868. 22. A billing from Wm. Nutting for services delivered to the Alm House for October 1, 1868. The document reads: October 1, 1868 - For Three months Services at Superintendent at Almshouse to date - $100.00. Rec'd Payt, Wm. Nutting. On the reverse: No. 169, Wm. Nutting Sr., $100.00, October 5/68. 23. A billing from Warren's Improved Fire & Water-Proof Roofing. Materials manufactured by the New England Felt Roofing Co. - Marblehead, for goods delivered to the Alm House on October 9, 1868. Goods included: 10 gallons corn ($2.00), 8 lbs felt ($0.48), one days work ($3.25), Carting ($0.50). The total of the bill is $6.23. By signature N. P. Sanborn received payment of $6.23. On the reverse: No. 147, N.P. Sanborn $6.23 - Repairs. 24. A billing from Hiram A. Tuttle, Salem (Carriage Trimmer and Harness Maker). December 11, 1867 - Pair of horse blankets - $4.00. Marked as paid H. A. Tuttle. On the reverse: No. 231, Hiram A. Tuttle, $4.00, January 6, 1868. 25. A billing from George E. Pitman. November 18, 1867 - The goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead included multiple pairs of mittens valued at $3.00. On the reverse No. 229, George E. Pitman $3.00 - January 6, 1868. 26. A billing from R. F. Charden for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead valued at a total of $30.02. The listing includes multiple items, not all of which are legible. That which is legible include 59 & 3/4 yards of denim ($16.73). The other two items are valued at $7.00 and $6.29. the total of the billing is $30.02. On the reverse, No.222, R. F. Charden, $30.02. Receipt of payment June 6,1868. 27. A billing from John Meehan for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead valued at $15.00. The service included seven and a half days of labor in the Gravel Pit. The service valued at $15.00. On the reverse, the receipt number is not legible. The recipient of payment is John Meehan in the amount of $14.00. He received payment on October 5, 1868. 28. A billing from James Mahoney for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead valued at $25.00. The service included one month of labor at $25.00 per month ending September 30, 1868. The face of the billing shows that James Mahoney received payment of $25.00. On the reverse, Receipt No. 171, James Mahoney, $25.00, October 5, 1868. 29. A billing from Dennis Magee for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead valued at $12.00. The service included "labor in the gravel pit from Sept. 16 to Sept. 28th including 6 working days @$2, - $12.00. It shows "Marblehead Oct. 1, 1868, Rec'd Pay't Dennis Magee. On the reverse, Receipt No. 168, Dennis Magee, $12.00, Oct. 6, 1868. 30. A billing from Dennis Gorman for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods included 875 pounds of straw at $1.25 per hundred (pounds). The straw delivered was valued at $10.94. The face of the billing shows "Rec payment D. Gorman." On the reverse No. 176, Dennis Gorman, $10.94, October 5, 1868. 31. A billing from James Mahoney for services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service included one month of 'labour' at $25.00 per month. $25.00 ending October, the 31st, 1868. Received payment $25.00 - James Mahoney (stamped). On the reverse, No. 197, James Mahoney, $25.00, Nov. 2. 1868. 32. A billing from S. B. Symonds, No. 39 Water Street. The billing includes bushels of beans ($15.95) and bushels of peas ($8.11). The total of the billing is $24.06.. the face of the bill is stamped and marked Rec'd Payment S. B. Symonds. On the reverse, No. 192, S. B. Symonds - 2 bills - $21.06, plus $12.18, Total $36.24, November 2, 1868. 33. A billing from S. B. Symonds for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. The goods delivered on September 4, 1868 included 29 pounds of butter at 42 cents per pound, totalling $12.18. By signature, Rec'd payment, S. B. Symond (for Benj. Clea.....). No documentation is written on the back of the receipt. 34. A billing from Samuel Homans Jr. for services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service dated December 11, 1867 included 'Repairing Timepiece $1.25. On the face of the billing, Sam Homan Jr. rec'd Payment. On the reverse, Receipt No. 236, Sam Homan Jr. $1.25, January 6, 1868. 35. A billing from John Hammond for services to the Alm House of Marblehead. The service included the killing of six hogs on December 21, 1867. The value of the service is $7.50. The face of the billing shows that John Hammond received payment. On the reverse, Receipt No. 225, John Hammond received $7.50 on January 6, 1868. 36. A billing from John Donevan for services to the Alm House of Marblehead from July 8 to October 8 for three months work. $60.00. By signature, the billing shows that John Donovan received payment of $60.00. On the reverse, Receipt No. 199, John Donovan, $60.00, November 2, 1868. Teamster. 37. A billing from Thomas Berry for services to the Alm House of Marbelehad with date of October 31. The services included three days of work, $35.38. By signature, Thomas Berry received payment of $35.38 on November 2, 1868. The receipt number is #196. It is stamped. 38. A billing from Daniel Fahee for services to the Alm House of Marblehead for 17 days of work valued at $29.75. He received payment and indicated this by his signature of "X". On the reverse No. 198, Daniel Fahee, $29.75, November 2, 1868. |
Date |
1868 |
Catalog date |
2010-05-14 |
People |
Ayers & Eaton Berry, Thomas Charden, R. F. Fahee, Daniel Gorman , Dennis Graves, Amos E. Graves, Jr., Samuel Greenwood & Lincoln Hammond, John Hart, Catherine Homans Jr, Samuel Humphrey & Twisdell J. F. Clothey & Co J. S. Jones and Company J. V. & J. Hanson LeMaster, George Magee, Dennis Mahoney, James Meehan, John Nutting , William Paine, Henry Paine, T. T. Phillips, Benjamin A. Pitman, George E. Samuel G. Reynolds Silver, Harris Symonds, S. B. Thorner, Philip A. Tuttle. Hiram A. Nutting, Wm. |
Search Terms |
Old Town records |
Lexicon category |
10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
Lexicon sub-category |
Need to Classify |
Collection |
Gosling Collection |
Condition |
Not Rated |