Anthony Wayne receipt book, 1785-1792

Mss.B.W36r

Date: 1785-1792 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 70 p.
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Abstract

This volume contains signed receipts for Wayne's payment, in money or kind, of debts, taxes, land, and commodities. Contains also prescriptions for curing certain diseases, and receipt for six warrants, Sept. 1, 1786, paid by order of B.Franklin.

Background note

Anthony Wayne was a soldier and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1780.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 70 p.

Provenance

Purchased from Sesslers and accessioned, 1960 (1960 152ms).

General

FILM 54-67 FRAME 40

Early American History Note

This receipt book contains a wide range of financial transactions Anthony Wayne made from 1785-1792. Most of the transactions record payments Wayne made to others.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Business Records and Accounts
  • Receipts.

Subject(s)

  • Business and Skilled Trades