Voight family papers 1788-1839

Mss.B.V87

Date: 1788-1839 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 16 items

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Abstract

This collection includes letters, deeds, receipts. There are several letters concerning the ordering and delivery of scales and weights to various banks, including the Farmers Bank of Virginia, and the U.S. Bank in Savannah, Georgia. There are numerous documents relating to the Voights, namely deeds, real estate transactions, and indenture contracts. There is also a copy of a letter from Elias Boudinot of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia concerning directions for closing the Mint in case of a yellow fever outbreak (1803).

Background note

Henry and Thomas Voight (a.k.a. Voigt) were clock and instrument makers.

Digital objects note

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Collection Information

Physical description

16 items.

Provenance

Purchased from MacManus and accessioned, 03/31/1970 (1970 592ms).

Early American History Note

The Voight Collection is a relatively small collection reflecting the interests of this Philadelphia family of clockmakers. It has documents relating to the property owned by the Voight family and their business interests. There is a series of documents relating to scales that banks asked the Voights to make. There is also a detailed order from Elias Boudinot, director of the U.S. Mint, on what to do should the Mint be closed because of fever.

Indexing Terms

Corporate Name(s)

Farmers Bank of Virginia.
U.S. Bank (Savannah, Ga.).
United States Mint.

Family Name(s)

Voigt, Thomas.

Genre(s)

Business Records and Accounts
Deeds.
Indentures.
Miscellaneous

Personal Name(s)

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
Early, Eleazer
Voight family.
Voight, Henry
Voight, Thomas
Voigt, Henry

Subject(s)

Banks and banking -- Equipment and supplies.
Business and Skilled Trades
Early National Politics
Philadelphia History
Real property -- Pennsylvania.
Scales (Weighing instruments) -- Pennsylvania.
Weights and measures.
Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.

Detailed Inventory

Owen, Evan. Indenture to Henry Voigt.	1778 April 5	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Eckert, Valentine. Deed to Henry Voigt.	1778 May 12	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Boudinot, Elias. Director's informations for the Officers of the Mint in Case of the Mint being shut on account of the Fever.	1803 September 14	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Nekervis, William to Thomas Voigt. Farmer's Bank of Virginia.	1813 March 8	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Eckfeldt, Adam. Receipt to estate of Henry Voigt.	1814 February 21	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Hendel, Jacob to Thomas Voigt	1815 August 28	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Early, Eleazar to Thomas Voigt	1817 March 14	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Early, Eleazar to Thomas Voigt	1817 May 22	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Early, Eleazar to Thomas Voigt	1817 July 21	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Early, Eleazar to Thomas Voigt	1817 August 12	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Early, Eleazar to Thomas Voigt	1817 December 19	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Voigt, Thomas. Agreement with Issac Cooper.	1835 June 6	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Voigt, Charles B. Bill to estate of Mrs. Margaret Voigt.	1839 July 19	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Kessler, John and Catharine. Receipt to Thomas Voigt.	1839 July 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Nutz, E. and Ann. Receipt to Thomas Voigt.	1839 July 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Voigt, Henry. Receipt to Thomas Voigt.	1839 July 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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