1. Survey, March 25, 1706/7, Reference to payment for survey done by Samuel Miles, Philadelphia, for Benjamin Chambers, Philadelphia.  Also references a quitrent agreement between S. Miles and B. Chambers and mentions Isaac Taylor, surveyor.

Signed by “Samuell Meales” (sic).  Witnessed by Henry Badroke and Benjamin Morgan.  The reverse witnessed by Nathan Newbury and Tho. Story.

 2. Memorandum, January 12, 1710,   Document granting horses and calves to Richard Buffington, Jr. and sons from Richard Buffington, Sr.  Lists branding marks and their location and description of the animals.

 3. Bill, 1713, Bill for Richard Buffington to Thomas Hayward for wool.  Reverse has receipt for payment in full, April 24, 1714, from Richard Buffington to Thomas Hayward, Chester. 

 4. Receipt, June 4, 1714, Receipt from Richard Buffington, Jr., paid to Nicohols (sic) Pyle for William Worthington and received by John Wyeth.

 5. Receipt, April 28, 1715, Request for Richard Buffington to pay John Wiltson by Richard Arnold.

 6. Indenture, September 28, 1714, of James Elwood of Whiteford near Fleetstreet, London, to John Williams of Kennington, to work eight years on said plantation.  Reverse of document reads, “The time mentioned in this indenture commenceth from the twenty-third of April 1715. being the day the Ship arrived at Philadelphia in the River Deleware. (sic)  John Annis, Master of the Ship Mary Hope.”

 7. Receipt, May 8, 1716, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to William Heartin, Chester.

 8. Receipt, November 28, 1716, from William Buffington, paid in full, to Adam Battin.

 9. Bill, December 17, 1716, for William Buffington to be paid to Richard Buffington on the account of Moses Martin.  Signed by Thomas Eavenson.

 10. Bond, January 19, 1716, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Arther Starr, Philadelphia.  Witnessed by John Strode and Andrew Haydon.

 11. Receipt, November 24, 1714, from George Martin to the account of Richard Buffington.  Witnessed by Elizabeth Carter.

 12. Survey, February 1717/8, starting at Joseph Mendenhall’s fence to Richard Buffington, Jr., and William Nepals (?).

 13. Receipt, June 13, 1716 (18?), Receipt from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Grace Stevenson.

 14. Receipt, July 26, 1718,  Sale of a mare by John Holland, Goshen, to Thomas Moore, Calne, both of ChesterCounty

 15. Bond, September 23, 1720, of Richard Buffington to Abiah Taylor.

 16. Bond, September 13, 1719, of George Martin to Richard Buffington.

 17. Order, January 18, 1721, for Ezekiell (sic) Harlon to pay Richard Buffington and James Gibens for James Swaffer.

 18. Bond, April 2, 1722,  of Samuel Grubb and Richard Buffington, Jr., to Henry Naylor.

 19. Indenture, June 19, 1722, of John Osmond of Criplegate, London, to James Gerald, London, to serve four years on plantation in Pennsylvania.  Reverse has James Gerald’s mark signing John Osmond’s indenture over to Richard B_______.

 20. Bond, July 16, 1722, of Richard Buffington to Abiah Taylor.

 21. Receipt, November 16, 1722, of William Buffington on account of Richard Buffington to James Gibbons.

 22. Bond, November 16, 1722, of Richard Buffington to Henry Waile (Naile? Naylor?).

23. Receipt, May 3, 1723, of James Underwood (?) for Richard Buffington, Jr., for wheat for the use of Nathan Newlin to Thomas Downing.

 23.5. Abstract, 1724, Copy of abstract taken from Nathaniel Newlin’s will concerning his grant of land from William Penn which he and his wife Mary, sold to Joel Bailey.  Recorded in 1764 by H. H. Graham.

 24. Receipt, February 7, 1723/4, of William Webster to Richard Buffington, Jr., by Charles Turner.

 25. Receipt, November 30, 1724, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Joseph Taylor.

 26. Receipt, July 5, 1724, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to pay to his father (?) for dying of a gown and other item, by Samuel Scott, Jr.

 27. Bond, July 28, 1725, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Ney (Way?).

 28. Receipt, November 22, 1725, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Elizabeth Taylor.

 29. Receipt, November 30, 1725, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Wilson.

 29.5. Right of way, January 25, 1733/4, typed transcript of moiety to the water corn mill boulting mills and mills house, land, and mill dam to Peter Grubb and heirs by William and Samuel Marshall.  Also with instructions on building said properties.

 30. Receipt, November 30, 1725, of Richard Buffington to James McMath.

 31. Receipt, December 17, 1725, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to John B__.

 32. Receipt, May 19, 1726, Receipt of Richard Buffington, Jr., to James McMath.

 33. Receipt, March 1, of Richard Buffington, to Abiah Taylor.

 34. Testimonies, October 17, 1726, of Tho. Browne, Though. Smith and Nathaniel Newlin regarding the vote of William Webb.  All witnessed by Henry Perce.

 35.  Bond, January 18, 1726/7, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Thomas Price. Witnessed by Richard Woodward and Stephen Harlan.

 36. Inventory, September 30, 1727, an inventory of the goods and chattels of William Marshall.

 37. Receipt, April 28, 1727, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Osmond.

 38. Receipt, December 29, 1728, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to William McMath.

 39. Receipt, January 30, 1728/9, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Kern.

 40. Order, March 25, 1729, before Nathaniel Newlin that Richard Buffington, Jr., be supervisor of the highway for BradfordTownship.  Signed by Jo. Parker.

 41. Receipt, May 7, 1727,  of Richard Buffington to Thomas Cope.

 42. Receipt, June 6, 1729, of Richard Buffington to Joseph Taylor.

 43. Receipts, October 1, 1729, two receipts of Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Bezer, with one referencing Peter Grubb.

 44. Receipt, October 24, 1729, of Richard Buffington, to Robert Kerr.

 45. Receipt, 1729,   of Richard Buffington, Jr., to William Hunt.

 46. Receipt, December 19, 1729, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Kerr.

 47. Receipt, March 4, 1729/30, of Richard Buffington to Jon. Morh.

 48. Receipt, March 5, 1729/30, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Kerr.

 49. Receipt, April 18, 1730, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Thornton.

 50. Receipt, May 25, 1730, of Richard Buffington to Ruth Wilson.

 51. Receipt, May 23, 1730,  of Richard Buffington to James McMath.

 52. Receipt, November 26, 1730, of Richard Buffington to Robert Thornton.

 53. Receipt, October 19, 1730, of request to pay John Spruce money due him by William Gray. References Robert Kerr and Richard Buffington, Jr.

 54. Receipt, March 1, 1730, of Richard Buffington by John Morse.

 55. Act, January 23, 1730, Act of raising of rates and levees on merchantable wheat to be collected by Richard Buffington, Jr., collector.  Signed by Henry Miller and Evan Lewis.  Reverse lists “Bradford Rate” and men (51 names) along with Freemen (9 names) and their rates.

 55.5. Receipt, March 10 and April 27, [no year], from Richard Buffington, collector of Bradford, to Joseph Brinton.

 56. Letter, September 27, 1731, to the “overseers of the poor of the township of Bradford” ordering relief be given to John Smith.  Signed by Jos. Brinton and Nicholas Pile.

 57. Receipt, December 17, 1731, from Richard Buffington to George Mendenhall.

 58. Receipt, December 18, 1731, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Nathaniel Newlin.

 59. Receipt, December 20, 1731, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Geo. Aston, Caln.

 60. Receipt, December 20, 1731, from Richard Buffington to Peter Grubb.

 61. Promissory note, May 10, 1732, from Thomas Woodell to Abraham Marshall.

 62. Receipt, June 21, 1732, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Isaac Sauders.

 63. Receipt, March 13, 1732, from Richard Buffington to Thomas Arnol(d).

 64. Receipt, June 4, 1733,  from Richard Buffington to Thomas McClunn(?).

 65. Receipt, August 20, 1733, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Rachel Baxter.

 66. Receipt, undated, for survey of a road by John Taylor for Abraham Marshall.

 67. Receipt, September 21, 1733, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Stanton.

 68. Newspaper, October 11 to October 18, 1733,  The Pennsylvania Gazette, “containing the freshest Advice Foreign and Domestic.”  Gives reports on Dantzick, Wezel, Frankfort, Amsterdam, Paris, and London.

(Note on back of page 68,  “In the memorandum book of John Taylor, Surveyor and conveyancer we find,  Deed. Abraham Marshall and wife Mary to son Samuel of abt. 70 acres of the 450 acres in Chambers deed and 50 acres of ye 150 in deed of partition one half of ye mill sold to Peter Grubb accepted and a road or passage to meeting reserved.”)

 69. Agreement, January 3, 1733/4, between Samuel Marshall and Peter Grubb.

 70. Receipt, January 23, 1733/4, from Abraham Marshall to Peter Grubb.

 71. Receipt, February 13, 1733/4, from Richard Buffington to Samuel Marshall.

 72. Receipt, March 25, 1734, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to  Sarah Wood.

 73. Receipt, May 30, 1734,  from Richard Buffington to John Finly.(?)

 74. Receipts, July 15, 1733 and June 10, 1734, one itemized from Richard Buffington and the other from Phoebe Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 75. Promissory note, January 25, 1733, to pay Peter Grubb from Abraham Marshall.

 76. Receipt, November 20, 1734, from Richard Buffington to Abel Parke.

 77. Receipt, 1734, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Wilson.

 78. Receipt, January 11, 1734, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Richard Woodward.

 79. Receipt, November 18, 1734, Request for payment by Richard Buffington to bearer by John Wyer.

 80. Receipt, January 31, 1734/5, from Samuel Grubb to Hannah Elwall (?).

 81. Receipt, August 9, 1735, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Finly.

 82. Receipt, 1735, from Richard Buffington to James Shortledg(e).

 83. Indenture, March 17, 1734,  between Nathan Wood, weaver, West Bradford, and Andrew Hamilton, Jeremiah Langhorne, Richard Hayes and John Wright, trustees of the General Loan. Office of the Province of Pennsylvania.  Witnessed by John Ogden and Joseph Breintnall and affirmed by Richard Hayes.

 84. Survey, 1735, Old courses of survey from Richard Woodward to James Woodward.

 85.  Receipt, November 17, 1735, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Wye.

 85.5. Receipt, December 16, 1735, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Wye.

 86. Receipt, 1735, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Jon. Mo__.

 87. Receipt, December 25, 1735, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Joseph Taylor.

 88. Receipt, February 5, 1735/6, from Samuel Grubb for the use of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Powell.

 89. Pamphlet, 1734,  “The Secretary’s Guide,”  a printed pamphlet of form letters of legal documents  such as wills, bills of lading, and seaman’s bill of sale.

 90. Receipts, 1734, 1735 & 1736,  from Mary Bats for yard goods from Richard Buffington to John Deane (?).

 91. Receipt, September 7, 1736, from Richard Buffington to Mary Smart.

  92. Letter of introduction, October 21, 1735,  for John Sharp to Richard Buffington by Albert Scare.  “no fear of him paying thy moneys.”

 93. Receipt, November 25, 1736, of John Buffington to John Wye.

 94. Receipt, November 26, 1736, of Joseph Townsend on account of Samuel Grubb to John Buffington.

 95. Receipt, December 3, 1736, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Joseph Taylor.

 96. Receipt, September 3, 1736, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Mary Turner.

 97. Receipt, December 4, 1736, of Richard Buffington, to John Jackson.

 98. Receipt, December 4, 1736, of Richard Buffington on the account of William Temple to Thomas Parke, Jr.

 99. Receipt, December 4, 1736, of Richard Buffington, Jr., for the “use of my father John Taylor,” to Isaac Taylor.

 100. Receipt, June 2, 1737, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to George Dowings(?)

 101. Receipt, June 16, 1737, of Richard Buffington to William Thomas.

 102. Receipt, July 9, 1737,  A copy of a note to Mordacai Cloud to pay David Fling signed by Richard Buffington.

 103. Receipt, August 30, 1737, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Wilson.

 104. Receipt, May 16, 1735, of Richard Buffington to Abiah Taylor.

 105. Receipt, October 3, 1737, of Richard Buffington to John Heald.

 106. Will, November 2, 1737,  Will of Hannah Wayy, Kennett.  Witnessed by Ann Webb and John Bennett.

 107. Receipt, November 30, 1737, to John Buffington to pay George Pool and place on John Best’s account.

 108. Receipt, December 6, 1737, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to John Wilson.

 109. Receipt, December 24, 1737, of John Buffington to Martha Best.

 110. Receipt, 1737/8, from Richard Buffington to John Firly.(?)

 111. Receipt, February 24, 1737, of Richard Buffington to Edward Paxeson(?).

 112. Receipt, undated, for Joseph Mendenhall’s work writing and recording certificates for listed persons. 

 113. Receipt, 1738, for John ____ to William Jones. [Document torn]

 114. Receipt, 1738, from Richard Buffington, Jr., by his son John, to John Wilson.

 115. Receipt, April, 1738, from John Freemon for wheat for Richard Buffington and received by William Marshall.

 116. Receipt, October 25, 1738, from Elizabeth Way to William Jones.

 117. “Warning to the People called Quakers,” by Benjamin Padley, May, 1738, manuscript with name at bottom left of James Marshall on March 21, 1747/8.  “Veria copia transcribed” [Document in two pieces]

 118. Bond, November 10, 1738, of Richard Buffington, Jr., to Robert Hannum.  Has Margaret Hannum’s mark.  [Corner torn off]

 119. Receipt, October 9, 1739, from Richard Buffington for the schooling of his brother William Buffington to Jon. Morse.

 120. Receipt, October 10, 1739, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Samuel Grubb.

 121. Receipt, December 31, 1739, itemized receipt from Richard Buffington the son of Richard junior to ____ Jones.

 122. Receipt, February 26, 1739/40, of ___ Buffington and John Buffington by Jno. Mather.

 123. Bond, March 12, 1739/40, of Philip Taylor to John Kinsey, Jonathan Robeson, Joseph Kirkbride, Caleb Cowpland and John Wright, 2 pages.

 124. Receipt, November 18, 1740, from Richard Buffington, Jr., to Benjamin Hawley.

 125. Receipt, December 3, 1740, from Richard Buffington by the hand of his son to Jon Wilson.

 126.  Order, December 31, 1740, for John Buffington to pay James Millison by George Heart.

 127. Summons, May 8, 1742,  to John Buffington to testify at court on May 25^th in the case of Catharine Taylor and Edward Brinton, executor of Joseph Taylor, Jr., plaintiffs vs. Samuel Grubb, defendant.  Signed by Jo. Parker, witnessed by John Crosby and verified a true copy by John Strode.

 128. Inventory, May 16, 1741, of the Richard Buffington’s estate.

 129. Bond, June 4, 1741, of  Samuel Grubb (and John Buffington?) to Phebe ___, widow, and ____ of Richard Buffington.  [Document damaged]

 130. Indenture, July 16, 1741, of John Buffington and Samuel Grubb to Phebe Buffington, widow.  Witnessed by William Pim and Richard Jones.  Reverse says “Defense.”  [Document torn in half]

 131. Indenture, July 15, 1741, of John Buffington and Samuel Grubb to Phebe Buffington, widow.  Witnessed by Thrn Ciswaye and Richard Buffington.  Reverse says “Counter Part.”  [Document torn in half]

 132. Release, August 6, 1741, of Samuel Grubb & John Buffington to Phebe Buffington.

 133. Letter, September 13, 1741, to Phebe Buffington from “cousin” John Bason (?).

 134. Receipt, October 5, 1742, from Isaac Marshall, of Abraham Marshall and James Abernathy Deed, payment for copy and drawing by Jos. Parker.

 135. Estate Account, September 7, 1741, “The estate of James Ebernathy deceased” itemized list of payments to David Black, for items purchased and lodging, to Moses Pyle, for a coffin, to Thomas Arnold, for digging a grave, and to James Reed, for medical attendance, and to John Carigon, for bleeding.

 136. Inventory, September 16, 1741, inventory of the effects of James Ebernathy.

 137. Vendue Account, October 10, 1741, of estate.  Lists items, purchasers and amounts.  Abraham Marshall, administrator.

 138. Estate Account, September 7, 1741, The Estate of James Ebernathy deceased to David Black.  Itemized list of charges and payment.  Signed by William Webb.

 139. Receipt, November 16, 1741, from Abraham Marshall, administrator, on the account of James Ebernathy, to Moses Pyle.

 140. Receipt, November 7, 1741, from David Black for sundries purchased for the funeral, etc., to the Estate of James Ebernathy and signed by William Pim.

 141. Receipt, October 17, 1741,  Itemized receipt for payments to people from James Ebernathy’s estate.  Reverse of document reads, “Due to John Abernathy heir of James Abernithy Estate the sum of 3 pounds, 9 shillings and 7 pence from Abraham Marshall.”

 142. Bond, October 5, 1741, between Phebe Buffington and Nathaniel Freeman to William Kooch.  Signed by Nathaniel Freeman.  Witnessed by David Eckhoff and Catherine Davis.

 143. Promissory note, October 5, 1741, from (perhaps Phebe Buffington. signature torn out of document) to pay Nathaniel Freeman.

 144. Assignment of Estate, October 16, 1741, Assignment of partial interests in the Estate of Richard Buffington signed over by John Buffington and Samuel Grubb to Phebe Buffington.

 145. Letter, October 16, 1741, from Thomas Chalkly, Tortola, to his wife and another to his daughters.  Another to his wife dated October 28, October, 1741, from Tortola.  He tells of his trip to the Island and his arrival at Governor John Pickerings and the meetings he has had with Friends.  He mentions a chance to go to Antagua (sic). Copy.

 146. Letter to the Friends and brethren of the monthly meeting of Philadelphia by James Birkett.  He tells of Thomas Chalkly’s death and mentions a letter by him. It also gives a report on the monthly meetings in the British Virgin Islands.  It is signed by  John Pickering, Thomas Humphrey, and fourteen others. It was signed at FathogBay, December 27.  This year is obscured (probably 1741). Copy. [Document torn]

 147. Receipt, November 27, 1741, from Phebe Buffington to David Fling.

 148. Receipt, November 16, 1741, from Phebe Buffington and Robert of Richard Buffington to Richard Jones.

 149. Summons, February 1, 1741, for John Buffington to appear before court to testify in case between Catharine Taylor and Edward Brinton, plaintiffs, vs. Samuel Grubb, defendant.

 150. Promissory note, 1741, from Thomas Lard to William Parck (sic).  Also January 5, 1741,  promissory restated and a cow given as security for payment.

 151. Note, 1741, declaring that Richard Buffington had settled on 200s acres of land in BradfordTownship belonging to Isaac Norris estate.

 152. Note, undated, (continues item151 above) with the additional comment that Richard Buffington had willed the property to his son Joseph Buffington and heirs.

 153. Receipt, March 6, 1741/2,from Phebe Buffington to Thomas Leard.

 154. Letter, July, 1742,  sent to Phebe Buffington in the care of Peter Grubb from her sister Charity Beeson(?).   Family news, asks about father’s estate, asks if she will see her in the fall and states that she doesn’t know if she should ever come to Pennsylvania again.

 155. Bond, July 13, 1742., of John Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 156. Indenture, July 5, 1742, between Samuel Bettle, Tanner, and John Buffington.  Document is torn in half.

 157. Receipt, 1742, from John Buffington to Samuel Bettle. (Note by G. Cope “Executors of Samuel Bettle sold tannery & C in Chester Co. see Deed Book Z, page 131, bottom of page.”)

 158. Receipt, August 30, 1742, from John Wall to Henry Grubb.

 159. Indenture, September 3, 1742, of Peter Buffington to John Wall.

 160. Bond, September 5, 1742, of Phebe Buffington to Joseph Hunte.

 161. Account, 1742, of Abraham Marshall, administrator of James Ebernathy’s estate.  Also a note dated October 1, 1743 signed by Jo. Parker.

 162. Receipt, December 1, 1742, from John Buffington to John Moland for the fee of prosecuting Patrick Fitzpatrick for fornication with Martha Kelly.

 163. Receipt, December 1742,  torn, with one portion recording court charges and taxes by William Pim.  Patrick Fitzpatrick’s name is listed on the court charges portion.  Samuel Buffington’s name is on the torn portion with a date of 1746.

 164. Letter, January 12, 1743/4, to Phebe Buffington from her sister Charity Beeson.  She tells of her children and grandchildren and discusses recent disturbances with the Indians in Maryland.  She mentions Joseph.

 165. Receipt, February 7, 1742/3, from Phebe Buffington given to John Patterson and received by Garrad Enoch.

 166. Order, March 25, 1743, for George Legate and John Buffington be overseer of the Poor for the township of West Bradford for one year.  Signed by Jo. Parker.

 167. Promissory note, April 11, 1743, from Phebe Buffington to William Jones.

 168. Promissory note, April 11, 1743, from Jns. Buffington to William Jones.

 169. Indenture, April 9, 1743, of Elizabeth Hastings, daughter of Henry Hastings of West Bradford, as apprentice to Phebe Buffington for five years and eight months.

 170. Receipt, May 24, 1743,  Request to Phebe Buffington from Peter Grubb that she send him his two oxen by the bearer of the note.

 171. Receipt, August, 1743, John Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 172. Settlement, September 2, 1746, between Phebe Buffington and her sons, namely Samuel Buffington, for completed work on a house.  No further charges are to be made to the estate of Samuel Buffington. (see item 228)

 173. Bill of Lading, September 26, 1743, for goods shipped by David Fling upon the ship Honest Industry, Walter Gowen, shipmaster.  Shipped out of Boston and bound for Wilmington.

 174. Receipt, November 5, 1743, from Peter Grubb, for taking care of a stray mare belonging to Phebe Buffington and her son Henry Buffington, to Emanuel Carpenter.

 175. Land patent, November 4, 1743, of 123 acres from John and Martha Lard to Thomas Legott.

 176. Letter, September 27, 1743,  to Samuel (Grubb?) and Thos. from Peter Grubb concerning a mishap with wood (?).  Refers to “amaricah” and also mentions upcoming  election and they send their love to all and tell Phebe that we desire her to “assist my wife in about 6 or 7 weeks at furditst (sic).”

 177. Receipt, November 7, 1743, from Samuel Grubb for the use of Phebe Buffington by William Lockridge.

 178. Receipt, November  23, 1743, from Samuel Grubb for the use of Phebe Buffington by James Millison.

 179. Statement, December 19, 1743, signed by William Clark, Philip Taylor, George Poire (?), and John Harlan, that declares that they agree with John Buffington that a fence that David Black was to repair was not done and they think it can be done for less than one pound ten shillings.

 180. Receipt, December 13, 1743, from John Woodward for the use of Phebe Buffington by Charles Turner.

 181. Receipt, February 6, 1743,  Itemized receipt from Phebe Buffington to Joseph Taylor.

 182. Receipt, January 13, 1743/4, from Samuel Grubb for the use of Phebe Buffington by Catron Taylor.

 183. Order, January 29, 1743/4, to pay by Phebe Buffington to Joseph Buffington signed by Joseph Martin.  Reverse records payment 1745/6.

 184. Receipt, January 31, 1743, from Phebe Buffington by William Marshall to Joseph Peters.

 185. Receipt, February 4, 1743/4, from Richard Buffington upon the account of Phebe Buffington to Owen Evans.

 186. Receipt, February 15, 1743/4, from John Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 187. Letter, February, 1743/4, from James Legget concerning receipt of Letter of action of Phebe Buffington executor of Richard Buffington.

 188. Receipt, March 17, 1743/4, of Samuel Grubb by hands of Mrs. Phebe Buffington in behalf of William Allen (?) to James Bingham.

 189. Indenture, July 3, 1744, of Peter Buffington to apprentice with Samuel Buffington for three years.  Signed by Phebe Buffington, mother, and Samuel Buffington.  Witnessed by John Buffington and Samuel Grubb.

 190. Receipt, October 20, 1744, from Phebe Buffington on Patrick McCartys account to James Kenney.  Also receipt dated same, from Phebe Buffington to James Kenney.

 191. Account, April 10 to August 29,1744,  Itemized account of John Buffington, for blacksmithing.  Signed by William Lockridg (sic). (G. Cope penciled a note on the binding of his scrapbook that indicated blacksmith for this document.)

 192. Receipt, January 16, 1744/5, from Phebe Buffington by Edward Bennett.

 193. Receipt, February 15, 1744/5,  from Phebe Buffington for Samuel Taylor by Hezekiah Hall.

 194. Receipt, March 25, 1745,  Itemized for John Buffington for fabrics.

 195. Letter, May 10, 1745, to Phebe Buffington from John Osmond.

 195.5. Lease, August 20, 1745, from Samuel Bettle to John Buffington.  signed by Samuel and Ann Bettle.  Witnessed by Joseph Brinton, Jr., Moses Brinton and Jo. Brinton. 

 196. Receipt, June, 1745, from Phebe Buffington to William Jones.

 197. Receipt, July 22, 1745, from Phebe Buffington to pay unto Joseph Buffington by John McCarty.

 198. Receipt, 1745, from John Buffington to Samuel Bettle. Reverse is itemized.

 199. Receipt, October 9, 1745, from Abraham Marshall to Obadiah Bonsall.

 200. Bond, August 31, 1745,  of John Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 201. Indenture, October 23, 1745,  of John Buffington to John Kinsey, Thomas Leech, John Watson, Thomas Chandler and John Wright, trustees of the general land offices.

 202. Receipt, 1745,  Itemized from John Buffington to Robert Miller and to Samuel Buffington’s account.

 203. Letter,  November 16, 1745, about Tom Abernathy of East Caln from William Dudy.

 204. Receipt, 1745, Note to Phebe Buffington from Peter Grubb concerning payment to another.

 205. Receipt, undated, from John Buffington to Samuel Bettle.

 206. Receipt, January 7, 1745, from John Buffington to Catharine Buffington.

 207. Bond, January 16, 1745/6, of Phebe Buffington to Abraham Marshall.  Reverse has noted dates of payment.

 208. Letter, February 24, 1745/6, from Charity Beeson, FredrickCounty, Virginia, to Samuel Grubb.

 209. Receipt, undated, from Phebe Buffington upon the account of Peter Buffington by John Price.

 210. Receipt, undated, from Samuel Grubb by Richard Buffington to Samuel Buffington for a horse.  Reverse has itemized list.

 211. Receipt, undated, itemized for John Buffington on account of his maid.  Lists groceries, etc.

 212. Receipt, undated, itemized for David Allen.  Three names listed as “received of”,  Mordacai, Peter Babb and Edmonds.

 213. Receipt, 1745, from Samuel Buffington to Anthony Arnold.

 214.  Genealogy, 1745, of the grandchildren of Richard Beeson. (Notes written by G. Cope. “Beeson, son of Richard of W. Nottingham, Brown, daughter of Messer of E. Nottingham married 10.15.1730 at E. N.  John Harris son of Wm. Of W. Nottingham, Phebe Besson, daughter of Richard of W. Nottingham married 3.5.1731.  William son of Benj. Born 11.11.1742/3.  of Edward and Martha,  Edward 1.4.1739, Charity 1.18.1741, Mary 9.18.1743, Misajah 12.18.1745.”)

 215. Receipt, 1745/6, of Phebe Buffington for wheat for use of James Delworth by George Entriken.

 216. Receipt, 1745/6,  of Phebe Buffington to George Entriken.

 217. Receipt, March 25, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to James Hines.

 218. Receipt, April, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to James Trimble.

 219. Receipt, May 7, 1746,  of Phebe Buffington to James Trimble.

 220. Receipt, May 9, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to Joseph Buffington.

 221. Receipt, June 9, 1746, Itemized of Phebe Buffington for linen, tape and thread bought by George Ashbridge.

 222. Receipt, June 21, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to Peter Grubb.

 223. Receipt,  January 21, 1746, Wilmington,  Receipt of Phebe Buffington to James ____(?)

 224. Receipt, June 23, 1746, of Samuel Bettle.

 225. Receipt, June 24, 1746,  of Phebe Buffington to Hannah and John Wilson.

 226. Order, July 19, 1746,  to Samuel Grubb to pay Phebe Buffington by George Hart.

 227. Order, August 26, 1746,  to Richard Jones, David Davis, Aaron Ashbridge, John Holland, John Tod ___, and Lewelyn Parry to lay out a road from East Calen into West Bradford.  Signed by Jo. Parke

228. Settlement, September 2, 1746,  made for work done on Phebe Buffington’s house.

Note on bottom of document reads Isaac Buffington and Joseph Buffington did not sign the settlement until 1758.  10 signatures.(see item 172 

229. Receipt, November 15, 1746, of John Buffington on account of his mother Phebe Buffington to Thomas Evan.

230. Receipt, November 17, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to James Milleson.

231. Receipt, November 17, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to Samuel M_____(?).

232. Receipt, November, 18, 1746, of Phebe Buffington to Dan Goldsmith.

233. Receipt, 1746,  of Phebe Buffington to Joseph  ____(?)

234. Promissory note, April 16, 1745,  to pay Thomas Taylor by Phebe Buffington.  Witness by Richard Buffington.

235. Receipt, March 16, 1746/7, of James Marshall to Jacob Jackson.

236. Receipt, June 27, 1747, of Phebe Buffington to John Bezer.

237.  Bond, July 18, 1747, of James Marshall, West Bradford, cordwainer, to Thomas Buffington.

238. Bond, September 3, 1747,  of Phebe Buffington to Peter Buffington.

239. Receipt, February 10, 1747/8, of Phebe Buffington to Samuel Lavitt (Savitt?).

239.1 and 239.2. Will, January 7, 1747/8, of Richard Buffington.  Photocopy, 2 pages. (photocopied in 1902)

240. Receipt, November 25, 1747, from mother to Peter Buffington.

241. Receipt, February 11, 1747/8, of Phebe Buffington to John Finley.

242. Receipt, February 9, 1747/8, of Phebe Buffington by the hand of her brother Samuel Grubb to Thomas Woodward.

243. Indenture, June 10, 1748, of Mary Cumings to Samuel Bettle as a servant for 1 year, 6 months.

244. Receipt, July 11, 1748,  of Thomas Smith to Peter Buffington witnessed by Levi Gregory.

245. and 245.1 Marriage certificate, November 16, 1748, marriage certificate of Humphry Marshall and Sarah Pennock. Forty-one witness signatures.  245.1 is a photocopy.

246. Receipt, 1748, of Phebe Buffington for fabric, etc., received by Richard Buffington to John Finley.

247. Promissory note, September 12, 1748,  Promise from James Marshall to pay Daniel Goldsmith.

248. Genealogy, 1720 – 1747, of the Hayes family from John, son of William Hayes to Rachel Hayes.

249. Receipt, November 26, 1748, of Joseph Buffington on behalf of Thomas Smith to Joseph M___(?)

250. Promissory note, December 20, 1748,  Promise of James M___ to Daniel Williams.  Reverse reads “Note Pd.”  James’ name is torn.

251. Letter, February 25, 1748/9, Wilmington,  Letter to Mary Robinson from Thomas Shute concerning misunderstanding between her and John Buffington. Note on reverse by Joseph Way.

252. Copy, February 26, 1748/9,  of an elegy poem “On the much lamented death of the Renowned Andrew Hamilton who departed this life August the 4^th Anno Domini 1742.”

253. Bond, March 27, 1749,  of James Marshall to Sarah Black, executrix to the estate of Henry Black, Kennett.

254. Agreement, April 15, 1749, between Jacob Marshall and John Shugert.

254.1. Bond, May 13, 1749, of Humphry Marshall to Jacob Marshall.

255.  Receipt, April 29, 1749,  of Hans G. Schmidt (Smith), New Castle, DE, from Jacob Marshall, West Bradford.

256. Receipt, May 13, 1749,  A request to Phebe Buffington from John P____ to pay 3 shillings for a “par (sic) of shoes for thy child.”

257. Bill, October 4, 1749,  Itemized bill from Edward Tatnall, New Castle, against Jacob Marshall’s Estate.

257.1 Receipt, May 13, 1749, of Phebe Buffington on account of Peter to John Buffington.

258. Receipt, August 16, 1749, of Phebe Buffington for her subscription for half a years schooling by Joseph Wray.

259. Promissory note, October 28, 1749,  Promise to pay Margaret Finley, administratix of the Estate of John Finley, from John Buffington.  Witnessed by J. Marshall.

260. Bill of Lading, October 19, 1749,  “Sales of Nine Barrels of Flour Recd from on board the Brig Wilmington John Lea Master on Acct of John Buffington.”

261. Promissory note, October 30, 1749,  Promise to pay to Joseph Bourgoin from James Mar____ (Marshall?  Name is torn.)

262. Election ticket, 1749, with tallies for 1749, signed by Thomas Temple.

263. Receipt, November 22, 1749, of Phebe Buffington to Mary Thornton.  Reverse notes when paid, etc.

264. Receipt, November 13, 1748/9,  Request to Phebe Buffington for payment to William Clark and signed by Patrick.

265.  Promissory note, November 14, 1749,  Promise to pay William Clark by Phebe Buffington.

266. Promissory note, November 15, 1749,  Promise to pay Elizabeth Harper from (Phebe Buffington?)  name torn off.

267. Promissory note, November 29, 1749,  Promise to pay Samuel Grubb by John Collins.  Reverse has payment notations. (G. Cope notes,  “John Collins ‘schoolmaster’”)

268.  Receipts, 1749,  Five receipts of payment.  Some itemized.  Names include Phillip Taylor, Walter Philling(?), Thomas Smith, Clayton, Humphry Marshall, and John Way.

269.  Receipt, January 5, 1749/50, of  Peter Buffington on account of Phebe Buffington to Robert Chalfant.

270.  Zodiac Chart, 1749/50, with the statement, “Asked ye 12^th day of January 1749/50 concerning when I shall be married to whom and what course, 3^rd degree of Aquarius 2^nd hour 30 minutes p.m.” (G. Cope note,  “superstitious”)

271. Lease, March 6, 1749/50,  from John Buffington, East Bradford, mason, to William Millikan, East Bradford, weaver. (document torn)

272. Appointment, undated, of Moses Coates, Jr., to serve for Inspector of the unpcoming election by the Constable of Charlestown.  Two assistants listed.

273. Receipt, undated, of James Trimble to Catharine Buffington.  Notes on reverse.

274. Receipt, undated, itemized receipt for Catharine and Phebe Buffington, mother.

275. Receipt, March 1749/50,  of Phebe Buffington for Peter Buffington to Thomas Ligget, Constable.

276. Letter, undated, certifying testimony of Mrs. Joseph Dickison, Pequea, on the improper behavior of her niece, Margaret Miller.  Questions can be directed to Andrew More, the Elder of Sadsbury Meeting, and others listed.

277. Bond, March 20, 1749/50, of James Marshall, West Bradford, cordwainer, to Samuel Painter, Jr.

278. Promissory note, March 26, 1750,   promise to pay to John Hewes, executor to the Estate of Isaac Hewes, from James M____ (name torn).  Witnessed by John Carter.

279. Receipt, April 12, 1750,  from Isaac Buffington for the use of Jacob Giles to Thomas Rigbe. (torn in half)

280. Receipt, 1742-1750,  Itemized list of Richard Buffington’s payments with interest.  Bottom of receipt has a note from Phebe Buffington that gives birth date July 29, 1741, of a child that seems to be born after her husband died.

281. Promissory note, April 14, 1750,   promise to pay Benjamin Johnson by J(ohn?) ______ (name torn).  Notes on reverse concerning payments.

282. Receipt, June 15, 1750, for accounts signed by William Pyle and Phebe Buffington.

283. Summons, June 24, 175(0?),  to Court to John Hannah & John Buffington.  Signed by John Owen, Sheriff and Joseph Parker.

284. Promissory note, September 10, 1750,  promise to pay John Strode by James ___ (name torn).  Witnessed by Robert Porter.

285.  Receipt, October 8, 1750, of Phebe Buffington to James Milleson.

286.  Promissory note, October 8, 1750,  promise to pay George Martin by Richard Menneyman.

287. Receipt, 1750, of Phebe Buffington for her subscription for one years schooling.  Signed by Joseph Wray.

288. Receipt, October 27, 1751, of Phebe Buffington for her son Jeremiah Buffington for smith tools by Benjamin Harlan.  Witnessed by John Buffington.

289.  Receipt, November 13, 1750,  of Hannah Grubb on account of John Buffington to James Lea.

290.  Bond, November 27, 1750, of John Buffington, West Bradford, mason, to Richard Dutton, Ashtown (sic).

291.  Bond, November 27, 1750,  of John Buffington, West Bradford,  to Ann McClain, Ashtown.

292. Bond, November 27, 1750,  of Ann McClain and Richard Dutton, Ashtown, to Charles Gordon, West Bradford.

293. Receipt, December 3, 1750,  of Phebe Buffington to John Buffington.

294. Receipt, January 30, 1750,  of John Buffington for “purchase money for a little girl daughter of Margret Hickman” to Francis McChem. (McCliem?)

295. Biography, undated, Testimony of William Keech’s life, who initially came to the country in 1701 at age 12.  Signed, “H.M.”  (Note written on page “Warrant to Wm. Kijch for 100 acres in West Bradford between Joseph Buckley and John Packer dated Nov. 27, 1736.)

296. Memorandum, January 25, 1751,  from Peter Grubb to William Pim asking about articles and bonds between himself and Abraham Marshall and Thomas ____.

297. Promissory note, April 2, 1751,  Promise to pay Jane Gibbons by Phebe Buffington.

298. Receipt, April 8, 1751, of John Buffington on accounts of William Smith.  Also March 5, 1751, signed by William Smith.

299. Receipt, May 20, 1751,  from John Buffington to subscribers.  Singed by Abraham Marshall, Peter Grubb.

300. Receipt, 1751,  Request to (?) Buffington to pay Samuel Simcock by Daniel Canby.

301. Receipt, September 1, 1751,  Request to James Marshall to pay Hannah Marshall from T. Woodward.

302.  September 7, 1751,  Receipt for the court costs for Thomas King vs. Mary Gillis signed by William Hay.

303. Election, September 27, 1751,  of William Davis as Inspector, Township of Darby.

304. Election, September 7, 1751,  of Joseph James as Inspector, WesttownTownship.

305. Election, 1751,  of (Char)les Humphreys as Inspector, Haverford. (document in extremely poor condition)

306. Election, October 1, 1751,  of David Eachoff as Inspector, NewlinTownship.

307. Receipt, October 11, 1751, from Phebe Buffington to son Jeremiah Buffington.

308. Indenture, October 25, 1751,  of Epha (?) Crommery to John Way for five years. (see also item 2408)

309.  Election ticket, 1751, showing tallies for 1751.

310. Receipt, October 26, 1751,  of Phebe Buffington for her son Jeremiah for money paid for smith tools to Benjamin Harlan.

311. Will, February, 6^th day, 1755,  Copy of Last Will and Testament of Joshua Way, Wilmington, 1751.

312. Receipt, October, 1751, of Phebe Buffington for her son Jeremiah to William McCalls (sp.?

313. Bill, November 28, 1751, itemized for Nathaniel Buffington.  Reverse listed an order for Phebe Buffington to pay George Connell from Patrick Fitzpatrick.

314. Promissory note, December 2, 1751, to pay William Darlington for goods bought at the vendue of John Jones, November 1, 1751, by James Ma___ and Martha Min___ (names torn). Witnessed by John Scott.

315. Receipt, undated, of Jeremiah Buffington to John (?) Newbrough.

316. Receipt, December 23, 1751,  of Phebe Buffington for the account of Joseph Wray to William Woodward.

317. Receipt, December, 1751,  of Phebe Buffington to Jeremiah Buffington.

318. Receipt, 1751, of John Buffington to Thomas Evan.

319. Receipt, January 18, 1752, of John Buffington to William Buffington.

320. Receipt, January 18, 1752, of Phebe Buffington to William Buffington.

320.1 Subscription list, undated,  Miscellaneous math and drafting notations.  Reverse lists subscriptions for QuarterSchool to be kept at the school house by the Meeting house.  Names and amounts.

321. Bond, January 7, 1752,  of James Marshall, West Bradford, to Faithfull Walker, West Bradford.

322. Receipt, January 30, 1752, of John Buffington for the use of Phebe Hadly to William Robert.

323. Receipt, June 1, 1752, of Phebe Buffington to pay James Whitaker.

323.b. Promissory note, March 10, 1752,  to pay Joseph Hew signed by Wm. Marshall.  Reverse has notes about payment and other receipts.

324. Receipt, June 6, 1752, of Taxes by John Buffington, Collector of WestBradfordTownship.  Signed Aaron Ashbridge.

325. Receipt, June 10, 1752,  Itemized receipt of fabric and items for John Buffington by George Connell.

326. Receipt, June 26, 1752, Philadelphia, of Elizabeth _____ (name torn) for a piece of osnabrigs from Mary Harrison.

327. Receipt, June 26, 1752, Philadelphia,  Received of Elizabeth Buffington for interest on John Buffington’s mortgage to the General Loan Office, James Johnston.

327.1 Marriage Settlement, July 16, 1752,  Copy of Marriage Settlement between Simon Haley and Phebe Buffington. (Note, “This is recorded in New Castle Co.”)  Document in poor condition.

328.  Bond, July 1752,  of John Buffington to Phebe Buffington.

329. Promissory note, January 24, 1753, to pay John Buffington by Patrick Fitzpatrick.

330. Advertisement, August 3, 1752, Lancaster,  Advertisement of murder of Elenor Davies and John Thomas, Trediffrin.  Describes event and description of men.  (Note,  Published in Pennsylvania Gazette August 6, 1752, no. 1234, p.s 2, col. 2.  See also Futhey and Cope account.)

331. Receipt, October 2, 1752,  of Nathaniel Freeman, executor of Elizabeth Freeman, by the hand of John Buffington signed Joseph Parker.

332. Receipt, 1752, of Phebe Buffington by the hand of Nathanial Buffington to Mary Morgen.

333. Receipt, October 1752,  from Elizabeth Buffington for the use of John Buffington upon the account of Richard Manamen to _____ Douglass. (name torn)

334. Receipt, January 3, 1752,  of Phebe Buffington by the hand Nathaniel Buffington to Jeremiah Buffington.

335. Receipt, January 7, 1752,  of John Buffington on the account of Phebe to William Clayton.

336. Receipt, November 7, 1752, of Phebe Buffington to Samuel ____ (name torn)

337. Estate settlement, January 23, 1752,  of Moses Pyle with Phebe Hadly and the Richard Buffington estate.

338.  Receipt, December 2, 1752, of John Buffington on account of Phebe Hadly to Robert Miller.

339. Bond, November 27, 1752, of John Buffington to Peter Buffington. (poor condition)

340.  Receipt, January 23, 1753,  of John Buffington for taking his servant and sheriff fees to ______ (?)

341. Receipt, March 24, 1753,  of John Buffington on the account of his mother to Thomas Buffington.

342. Receipt, March 27, 1753,  Receipt of John Buffington for his mother to Hannah Harlan.

343. List, May, 1753,  of smithing tools left with John (Wall).  List of items to be sold on reverse of document.  (document torn)

344. Receipt, March 8, 1753,  of John Buffington on the account of his mother.  Witnessed by George Ligget.

345. Bond, May 17, 1753,  of James Marshall, West Bradford to Thomas Coates, East Caln.

346. Bill, 1752 -1753,  Itemized bill for Henry Thompson from James Way.

347. Receipt, June 4, 1753,  to John Buffington to let William Pyle have a cask of four from Thomas Ligget.

348. Receipt, June 11, 1753,  of John Buffington on account of Phebe Hadly by Thomas Grough.

349. Receipt, October 20, 1753,  of John Buffington to John Cope.  Reverse another receipt and note on when he expected to see John Coope (sic).

350. Letter, September 20, 1753,  to son (in Carolina?)  from John Job (Job Job or John John?)

351. Receipt,, September 22, 1753,  of John Buffington to Mary Ewing. (see No. 352)

352. Statement, September 22, 1753,  Sworn statement by Mary Ewing that Hugh Johnson was the father of her child.  Signed before John Miller, Justice of the Peace. Copy (see No. 354).

353. Receipt, 1753,  Itemized receipt of John Baldwin for wheat.  Signature torn.

354. Statement, October 23, 1753,  An unsigned statement by Mary Ewing that Hugh Johnson was not the father, but that John Wall and John Buffington persuaded her to sware it. (see No. 361)

355.  Receipt, January 26, 1753, of John Buffington by the hand of his wife on the account of his mother Phebe Hadly to T. Woodward.

356.  Bond, November 19, 1753,  of James Marshall, West Bradford, to Joseph Chambers, East Bradford.  Witnessed by John Townsend and George Myles.

357.  Receipt, December 4, 1753,  of John Buffington for his subscription for the maintaining of William Buffington to George Martin.  Also a receipt from Phebe Hadly by the hand of John Buffington for the same to George Martin.

358. Promissory note,  December 18, 1753,  of James ____ (signature torn) to pay Jonathan Jackson in Pennsylvania currency.

359.  Letter, February 24, 1753,  from Phebe Wall to her parents.

360.  Tax list, 1753,  A list of rates on land, cattle, white servants, negros, horses and mares, sheep and corn. 

361. Statement, April 12, 1754, by Hamilton Gamble certifying that a court provided payment to Mary Ewing if she worked for him. (see item 364)

362. Letter, February 7, 1754, to Simon and Phebe Hadly, New Castle, from Richard and Charity Beeson with transcript. (The Hadly’s address reads,  _____cock(?) County)

363.  Letter, May 3, 1754,  Simon Hadly (sic), New Castle,  requesting Thomas Woodward to come and “draw” for his wife as she “hash a writing to draw.”  (sic).

364.  Receipt, March 15, 1754,  of John Buffington on Mary Ewing’s account to William Buffington. (see No. 368)

365.  Bond, March 19, 1754, of Jeremiah Buffington, West Caln, Blacksmith to William Vestal, North Carolina, Planter.

366.  Promissory note, March 27, 1754,  to pay Richard Barnard by James M ____ (name torn)

367.  Receipt, May 14, 1754, of James Buffington to John Martin.

368.  Order, May 8, 1754,  to John Buffington to provide relief for Mary Ewin (sic) and her child.

369.  May 28, 1754,  Receipt of James Marshall to Edmund Physick, Philadelphia.

369.6. Marriage Certificate,  June 13,1734,  Section of Joseph and Mary Hunt’s marriage certificate.

370.  Letter, August 28, 1754, to Isaac Way from his father Francis Way concerning his apprenticeship.

371.  Letter, September 10, 1754,  to Phebe Hadly (sic) from Charity Beeson, Virginia.

372. Receipt, July 29, 1754, of Phebe Hadly by the hands of John Buffington and John Wall, for her subscription to John M. Carty. (G. Cope note, “schoolmaster”)

373. Promissory note, August 13, 1754,  to pay John Wilson in Pennsylvania currency by James Marshall.  Reference to Robert Valentine.

374. Promissory  note, September 17, 1754,  to pay Samuel Freeman in Pennsylvania money  by _____(name torn). Samuel Freeman notations on reverse.

375. Receipt, October 9, 1754, of James Marshall on account of James Buffington by Charles Wilson.

376.  Bond, October 14, 1754, of Humphry and James Marshall, West Bradford, to George Carter, East Bradford.

377. Receipt, November 7, 1754, of James Marshall for J___ Buffington to George Myles.

378. Receipt, February 9, 1754,  of Phebe Hadely (sic) by John Buffington for one year of keeping William Buffington to George Martin.

379. Receipt, February 9, 1754, of John Buffington for one year of keeping William Buffington by George Martin.

380. Receipt, 1754,  Itemized receipt for James Marshall for flour, wash, freight, and cooperage by Job Jacob.

381. Appraisal, March 3, 1755,  Goods and effects of Jeremiah Buffington appraised by James Dilworth and Samuel Grubb.  “Assessed”

382. Letter, January 8, 1755,  Letter of safe passage for James Marshall signed by Thomas Worth.

383. Receipt, April 4, 1755,  Request to John Buffington to pay William Millikein from Edward Clayton.

384.  Vendue, March 1, 1755,  List of items purchased at Richard Wagstaffe vendue.

385. Receipt, June 1, 1755,  from _____ Buffington. (name torn)

386. Receipt, June 7, 1755,  of James Marshall for the use of Patrick Whimnory to Thomas Clarke.

387. Receipt, September, 28, 1755,  Itemized receipt from John Buffington to Thomas Canby, Jr.

388. Letter, August 3, 1755,  from Nath. Buffington possibly to his mother apologizing for being a “decitfull son to thee as ever was born..”

389. Letter, August 29, 1755,  Typed copy. Security taken for rent of the goods of Rodirick Lewes per John Buffington by Willima Millikan and Thomas Sheward. Itemized list.  (G. Cope note,  Original sent to Millard F. Hudson, San Francisco, Cal., 1899) (see No. 390)

390. Letter, October, 1755, to Isaac Perckens (sic) from Phebe Hadly, New CastleCounty, asking him to find out about her son Isaac Buffington who is working on a house in Virginia. She is worried.  She is also concerned because the journeyman, Rowdrick Lewis, that Joseph Buffington had with him has run away.

391. Letter, September 7, 1755, from Isaac Buffington to his father and mother.  He tells of an accident he had while working.  His scaffold broke and he fell.  He gives details of that.  He relays social and family information as well.  He mentions that he is at Isaac Beeson’s.

392.Election Ticket, October 1755,  with names and tallies.

393. Letter, September 7, 1755,  to mother from Nathaniel Buffington.  Making amends for his behavior and his plans to “endever to do beter fo the futer.” (sic)

394. Receipt, December 4, 1755,  of John Buffington on the account of his brother Jeremiah to Mary Morgan.

395. Receipt, February 27, 1755, of John Buffington on the account of his brother Jeremiah to Thomas Buffington.

396. Receipt, December 31, 1755,  of James Marshall to John Townsend.  Itemized account of James Marshall to Hannah Sharples on reverse.

397. Receipt, January 7, 1756,  Request to John Buffington to pay Joseph Buffington from John Martin.  Notes on reverse.

398. Receipt, January 9, 1755, of John Buffington for a coffin for Jeremiah to Joseph Buffington.

399. Receipt of James Marshall to James Chattin “five of the Journals of Jno. Fothergill.” April 4, 1756.

400. Letter, February 25, 1756,  to John Buffington from Phebe Hadly requesting him to sign the lease of her land  to Isaac Buffington.

401. Letter, March 3, 1756, to Phebe Hadly from Nathaniel Buffington.

402. Receipt, March 3, 1756, from Isaac Buffington the making of shoes to D. ____well.

403. Bond, March 5, 1756, of Phebe Hadly, New Castle, widow of the late Simon Hadly, to James Thomas or John Hadly, executors of the estate.

404. Receipt, April 13, 1756, of Isaac Buffington for pair of shoes and a credit to his account by Robert Thornbrough to Nathan Giles for Jacob Giles & Comp.

405. Indenture, March 5, 1756, of Ealse Seeds, daughter of the late Edward Seeds, East Bradford, Weaver, to apprentice to James Marshall, West Bradford for four years and eleven months.

406. Bond, May 8, 1756, of James Marshall, West Bradford, to James Smith, East Bradford.

407. Receipt, 1756, itemizes to James Marshall.  Itemized on the back.

408. Receipt, June 22, 1756, of Isaac Buffington for eight pairs of shoes for the use of Cornwall Company to John Rigbe.

409. Letter, July 24, 1756, to Phebe Hadly from Hannah Stanfield.

410. Summons, August 6, 1756, to James Marshall to be in Chester on August 31, to serve on the Grand Jury from John Fairlamb, Sheriff.

411. Bond, September 7, 1756, of James Marshall, West Bradford, cordwainer, to Jacob Pemminger, West Bradford, laborer.

412. Bond, September 15, 1756, of John Wall, West Caln, Miller, to Phebe Hadly, West Bradford.

413. Bond, October 20, 1756, Phebe Hadly, West Bradford and John Buffington, West Bradford, to James Thompson and John Hadly of Mill Creek.

414. Receipt, November 16, 1756, of John Buffington for flour and freight to Thomas Canby.

415. Promissory note, October, 1756, to John Hadly or James Thompson from Phebe Hadly and John Buffington.

416. Election ticket, 1756, with names, offices, and tallies.

417. Bond, November 6, 1756, of Phebe Hadly, West Bradford, to Samuel Grubb and John Buffington.

418. Receipt, December 8, 1756, of John Buffington for keeping Uncle William from George Martin.

419. Survey Draft, undated, by Thomas Harlan and William Swaffer (?) of the late John Taylor’s land divided amongst his children by the direction of a jury of twelve men.

419.b. Receipt, December 1757(?), of Phebe Hadly for keeping William Buffington from George Martin.

420. Receipt, December 9, 1756, to Justice Worth from John Jones, Caln, relinquishing his right title and interest, etc., in regards to the property of Abel Whitaker.  Witnessed by Thomas Parke.

421. Receipt, March 10, 1757, of John Buffington for quitrent from E. Physick, Philadelphia.

422. Letter, December 25, 1756, to mother from Phebe Wall.  Discusses her son John’s sickness and the condition of the school.  Document is in two pieces.

423.  Appointment, March 25, 1757, of James Marshall as supervisor of the highways for WestBradfordTownship, by the court, Henry H. Graham.

424. Receipt, April 2, 1757, of James Thompson, seemingly for pistols for those mentioned in the last will and testament of Simon Hadly.  Name torn.

425. Promissory note, April 15, 1757, from Isaac Buffington to Joseph Buffington.

426. Receipt, April 15, 1757, of John Buffington for keeping William Buffington from George Martin.

427. Letter, July 19, 1757, to Phebe Hadly, mother, from Tomas and Ruth Lindly, Orange County, North Carolina.  Postscript states, “our sister Hannah Standfield and her children is in good health”.

428. Letter, June 18, 1757, to Phebe Hadly from “No B”(Nathaniel Buffington?) Tells Isaac not to come with the shoes “for it is like for to be trouble ___ times there is four thousand frenche and Indians a coming down with there artillery to fourt Cumberland.”  He continues on with possible war news and also mentions “Ant Charryty and unke” and “Jacob Jinkkens.”  (On reverse with address of Phebe, “Nat Buf” is written)

428.b. Bond, August 9, 1757, of Moses Weit, East Caln, Chester County, to Peter Buffington, Canarvin Township (sic), Lancaster County, Miller.

429. Summons, August 22, 1757, to Robert Chaffin and Thomas Edmons, executors of the last Will and Testament of Richard Kimber by order of Joseph Parker, signed Henry H. Graham.

430. Letter, September 19, 1757, to Phebe Hadly, mother, from Peter Buffington.

431. Bond, August 27, 1757, of John Buffington, West Bradford, mason to Phebe Hadly.

432. Letter, September 23, 1757, to Phebe Hadly, mother, from Joseph (? name is torn) Buffington, CanarvonTownship, Lanchester (sic) County.   Relates family news and then in a postscript asks Isaac to make him some shoes.  He goes into detail as to what kind.

433. Receipt, 1757, of Joshua Clayton for John John Buffington to Thomas Wood.

434. Receipt, November 2, 1757, to William Jameson.

435. Receipt, November 21, 1757, of Issac Buffington and Jacob Giles to David Caldwell(?).

436. Receipt, November 26, 1757, of my father to George M. Farlund.

437. Election Ticket, 1757, for West Bradford and signed by Richard Baker, Inspector.

438. Bill, 1756-1758, itemized foodstuffs, cash, and walling one well. No name.

439. Receipt, January 5, 1758, of Isaac Buffington for thirty pairs of shoes for Jacob Giles to Thomas Rigbie.

440. Receipt, February 13, 1758, of James Marshall for the use of Thomas Douglass to Thomas Worth.

441. Bond, April 3, 1758, of James ____ to William Baldwin and witnessed by George Martin.

442. Letter, February 13, 1758, from Joseph Buffington, Canarvon Township, Lancaster County to Phebe Hadly.

443. Receipt, April 21, 1758, of John Buffington to William Millekan.

444. Bond, April 5, 1758, of James Marshall, West Bradford, to Thomas Gilpin, Wilmington.

445. Letter, May 8, 1758, of Joseph Buffington, CarnarvonTownship, LancasterCounty, to mother, Phebe Hadly.  Note from Peter Buffington asking brother to make a pair of calfskin shoes for mother.

446. Receipt, May 9, 1758, itemized, of Isaac Buffington to Samuel Clark.  Reverse has receipt, November 20, 1762, of John Buffington to Phebe Hadly executrix of Isaac Buffington to Samuel Clark.

447. Receipt, May 13, 1758, of James Campbell to John Marshall.

448. Letter, May 28, 1758, to Loving Sister, from Richard and Charity Beeson, Roan County, North Carolina.  The reverse reads “derect for Thomas Calvert, armerer, in Raystown to the care of George Aston, Capten.”  More notations.

449. Will, June 1, 1758, of William Dean, Wilmington.

450. Receipt, August 30, 1758, of Isaac Buffington for whiskie (sic) by the hands of James Marshall to Charles Humphreys.

451. Receipt, October 5, 1758,  for sale of James Marshall light flour.

452. Letter, September 9, 1756(8?), to Loving Brother and Sister from Phebe Hadly.  Health and social items shared, but also information on people such as the death and burial of John Grubb at Chichester and that he “has set his two oldest Negroes free and … the rest to be set free at twenty-five years of age.”  Tells details of his wife Hannah, John Wall, a Samuel in West Jersey with cancer, Richard, William Cox, Rachel Wright, and more.

453. Receipt, October 11, 1758, of James Marshall to George Powel.

454. Promissory note, October 8, 1758, to George Baldwin from Isaac Buffington (name noted on backing paper.)

455. Receipt, November 24, 1758, of Phebe Hadly on Nathaniel Buffington’s account to Joseph Hen(?).  Itemized on reverse.

456. Receipt, 1758, itemized, of John Buffington.  Faded.

457. Account, July – November 1758, itemized, of George Clark.

458. Receipt, December 9, 1758, of Nathaniel Buffington by Phebe Hadly to Robert Valentine.

459. Receipt, December 21, 1758, of John Buffington for John Cheyney to Thomas Cheyney.

460. Receipt, 1758, of Phebe Hadly on account of her former husband Richard Buffington to John Wall.

461. Receipt, June 1758, Hugh Jones to Peter Buffington.

462. Receipt, January 3, 1759, of John Buffington on Shusanah (sic) Henderson account to Joseph Hen.

463. Receipt, January 4, 1759, of John Buffington on the account of Jeremiah Buffington to Joseph Martin.

464. Warrant, January 5, 1759, in response of complaint by Aaron Ashbridge, Treasurer, to seize mare, saddle and bridle of James Shelley, Collector, Lower Chichester,  for payment of delinquent taxes that he collected and did not turn in.  Signed by Joseph Davis and Joseph James.

465. Inventory, January 8, 1759, for vendue.  Signed by Joseph Martin, John Battin, Samuel Worth.

466. Indenture, February 19, 1759, of James Marshall, West Bradford to John Baldwin Taylor for forming and rent.

467. Bond, February 19, 1759, of James Marshall, West Bradford, to John Baldwin(Taylor).

468. Bond, March 16, 1759, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, to Joseph Martin. Due 1760. Notes on reverse.

469. Bond, March 16, 1759, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, to Joseph Martin. Due 1761. Notes on reverse.

470. Bond, March 16, 1759, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, to Joseph Martin. Due 1762. Notes on reverse.

471. Bond, March 16, 1759, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, to Joseph Martin. Due 1763. Notes on reverse.

472. Bond, March 16, 1759, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, to Joseph Martin. Due 1764. Notes on reverse.

473. Letter, April 19, 1759, to Phebe Hadly, aunt, from John Beeson, Rowan County, North Carolina, Deep River.

474. Promissory note, April 24, 1759, of James Marshall to Joseph Matlack or Abiah Taylor, executors of Samuel Taylor.

475. Receipt, August 20, 1759, from John Buffington unto Samuel Simcock to Henry Trimble.  Reverse receipt, October 5, 1759, of John Buffington upon account of Henry Trimble to Sarah Simcock. 

476. Indenture, May 15, 1759, of Samuel Osbourn, 2 years six months, to apprentice to Patrick Skilton, East Caln,  to learning the “art and mystery of the weaver trade,” until he reaches age twenty-one. 

477.Pass, September 3, 1759, for Peter ___enton (name torn), from FortBedford.

478. Receipt, October 20, 1759, itemized, of James Marshall to William Marshall.

479. Promissory note, November 13, 1759, to Thomas Welch by Joseph Osbourn.  Receipt on reverse.

480. Receipt, 1759, of John Buffington on account of Jeremiah Buffington, deceased, to John Wall.

481. Receipt, n.d, of George Bently received on account of the wagon (sic) fitted out by NewlinTownship.  Lists names and itemizes amounts.

482. Election ticket, undated, lists names, offices and vote count. Notes on Reverse.

483. Receipt, undated, itemized, to Catharine Davises account.  Lists sewing items and amount of pay for work.

484. Bonds, undated, owners’ names and amounts. Lists two other legal Bills, for Phebe Hadly and Jeremiah Buffington, and their amounts.

485. Draughts of land, undated, for Joseph Buffington, for David Fling, for James Trimble to Joseph Buffington and another on reverse.

486. Memorandum, undated, to Phebe Hadly, mother of writer, telling here that John Bailey and William Ridgaway would be stopping by and that he desired Isaac to make a shoe for them.  (Nathaniel Buffington?)

487. Bill, undated, to Rodrick Lewis stating “A Settlement made,” May 10, “there remained due to me,” and an itemized list of items, names and amounts.

487.1 Memorandum, undated, of lunar dates from February 16, 1659 to 1758.

488. Memorandum, undated, of the signatures, Edward Clayton, Howe(?), John Battin, Samuel Worth, James Millerson, William Woodward, Joseph Martin, Isaac Marshall.

489. Agreement, January 13, 1760, between William Way and John Andrews for a loan of a gun for seven years.

490. Permit, February 26, 1760, for Isaac Buffington for sale of self-distilled alcohol.  Signed by Charles Humphrey.

491. Promissory note, March 27, 1760, from James Marshall to George Carter.

492. Receipt, February 27, 1760, from James Marshall to David Shields by the hand of James Shields. Reverse recorded payment on April 1, 1760.

493. Will, February 1, 1760, of unsigned.  However, he mentions his wife as executrix, his son Joshua and then refers to two more sons, David and Isaac Marshall.

494. Bond, February 6, 1760, of Joseph Buffington, West Bradford, storekeeper, to Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, cordwainer. Witnessed by Patrick Skilton and Richard Few.

495. Bond, April 14, 1760, of Ruth Thornbury and Isaac Buffington to William Light, East Caln, executor of Robert Thornbury’s estate. Reverse receipt, September 18, 1760, to Phebe Hadly to William Ligget.

496. Receipt, April 20, 1760, itemized for rum and raisins to James Marshall, Philadelphia, from Atmore and Peters.

497. Receipt, May 29, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wasteful.

498. Receipt, June 3, 1760, of James Marshall to John Morris.

499. Receipt, June 9, 1760, of Phebe Hadly to Thomas Hooper.

500. Receipt, June 12, 1760, of James Marshall to Mordecai Cloud.

501. Receipt, June 30, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Thomas Hooper.

502. Receipt, July 1, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Ruth Thornbury.

503. Probate and Will, June 16, 1760, of Isaac Buffington, West Bradford, copy. He wills his whole estate to his mother Phebe Hadly. Original will dated May 12, 1760.

504. List, undated, of debts in Brother Isaac’s book.  Ten names with amounts.

505. Receipt, July 25, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Joseph Buffington.

506. Receipt, June 23, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

507. Survey, August 2, 1760, of Buffington land.

508. Receipt, August 8, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to William Clayton.

509. Receipt, August 8, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to George Martin.

510. Receipt, August 9, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Henry Adington.

511. Receipt, August 11, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

512. Receipt, August 14, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Joseph Buffington.

513. Receipt, August 21, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Mary Ligget.

514. Letter, September 8, 1760, to Phebe Hadly, from William Vestall (note by G. Cope), North Carolina, requesting payment.

515. Receipt, September 20, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

516. Receipt, November, 1760, of Jeremiah Buffington to Robert Valentine.

517. Receipt, November 14, 1760, of Phebe Hadly for Isaac Buffington’s account, to Peter Buffington.

518. Receipt, November 17, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

519. Receipt, November 20, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to George Martin.

520. Receipt, November 22, 1760, of Peter Buffington to _____ (Marshall?) name torn.  Itemized receipt for freight costs, salt, and a note stating that James Wilson’s flour had been condemned and an explanation why.

521. Receipt, November 25, 1760, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Francis Wallace.

522. Receipt, December 5, 1760, of Phebe Hadly to David Eckhoff.  Receipt in regards to previous account dated 1759, of Isaac Buffington to David Eckhoff.

523. Receipt, December 8, 1760, of Phebe Hadly by the hands of John Buffington to James Milleson.

524. Receipt, December 8, 1760, to Phebe Hadly, executrix, to William Richardson.

525. Receipt, December 24, 1760, to James Marshall and Richard Wagstaff[e] from Attmore and Peters.  Itemized.

526. Receipt, December 12, 1760, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

527. Promissory note, October 18, 1760, of Samuel ___ (name torn) to Warrick Miller. Reverse has itemized figures.

528. Receipt, March 28, 1761, of James Marshall to Dr. Joseph Pierce. Itemized.

529. Receipt, 1761, of James Trimble to Hugh Mackinemee for one day reaping.  Also receipt August 2, 1756, for making shoes for self.  Both itemized.

530. Receipt, January 6, 1761, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to John Harlan.

531. Tax List, January 8, 1761, “The Proprietors Tax at 1 shilling 6 p Pound.  Lists townships, and amounts for quitrent, by penny, half penny, wheat.  This list contains all of ChesterCounty at the time such as Chester, Springfield, Radnor, East Fallowfield, etc.

532. Receipt, January 9, 1761, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

533. Receipt, January 9, 1761, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, by the hand of John Buffington to Daniel Gest.

534. Request, January 23, 1761, to James Marshall to send any cash received to Richard Wagstaffe through William Boll.

535. Receipt, February 12, 1761, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

536. Bill, February 23, 1761, of Richard Baker to James Marshall.  Itemized bill of purchases with amounts.  2 pages.

537. Receipt, March 3, 1761, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

538. Bill, March 4, 1761, from  James Marshall to Richard Parker.  Millinery items.

539. Bill, March 4, 1761, of John & Joseph Swift to Andrew Bunner.  Fabric.

540. Bond, March 1, 1761, James Marshall to John Battin. Receipts on reverse.

541. Survey request, March 6, 1761, by William Ball, Philadelphia, to Mr. Marshall.

542. Receipt, March 25, 1761, from Phebe Hadly, per Isaac Buffington’s request, to Peter Buffington.

543. Receipt, March 25, 1761, from Phebe Hadly, per Isaac Buffington’s request, to Richard Buffington.

544. Receipt, April 11, 1761, of John Buffington “to a waggon (sic), to a set of boxes.”

545. Receipt, April 27, 1761, of James Marshall to Richard Wagstaffe.

546. Receipt, Mary 2, 1761, of Phebe Hadly, executrix of the estate of Isaac Buffington, to Joseph Trego.

547. Receipt, May 2, 1761, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to Joseph Gibson.

548. Deed, April 1762, of Nathan King, Philadelphia, to Richard Wagstaffe.

549. Bond, May 1, 1761, James Marshall, West Bradford, to Patrick Fagen, West Bradford.  Witnessed by Enoch Bradley and William Baldwin.

550. Receipt, May 9, 1761, of James Marshall to James Wilson.

551. Bill, May 19, 1761, of James Marshall from Richard Parker, Philadelphia, millinery items.

552. Bill, May 19, 1761, of James Marshall from William Pusey, Philadelphia, rum and molasses.

553. Bill, May 19, 1761, of James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, coffee, tea and scillets.

554. Receipt, June 22, 1761, of Phebe Hadly, executrix, to George ___(?)

555. Receipt, July 15, 1761, of James Marshall for the use of Richard to Joshua Yarnall.

556. Receipt, 1761, William Clayton to pay James [Marshall?] from [Philip Fagen? Or Philip Taylor?].  (document is in poor condition and torn)

557. Receipt, July 24, 1761, of Joseph Few by the hand of James Marshall to Robert Russell.

558. Receipt, July 25, 1761, of James Marshall to Attmore and Peters.

559. Bill, August 28, 1761, of millinery items purchased from Richard Parker by James Marshall.

560. Receipt, July 26, 1761, for purchases by James Marshall from Thomas England paid to __Tine (?)

561. Receipt, August 27, 1761, for purchases by James Marshall from William Heysham(?).

562. Bill, September 5, 1761, for purchases by James Marshall from William and Joseph Trimble, Wilmington.

563. Receipt, September 1761, for James Marshall to John Battin.  Lists Flour, freight and “Freights in Stage Boat.”

564. Receipt, October 2, 1761, for purchases by James Marshall from Mifflin and Masey.  Itemized.

565. Receipt, October 5, 1761, of Phebe Hadly from Isaac’s estate to Nathaniel Buffington.

566. Receipt, 1761, for purchases of gun powder and shot  by Thomas Little from Samuel Morton for James Marshall.  Signed by Samuel Morton.

567. Receipt, November 1761, for James Marshall, Wilmington, for the purchases of flour, 4 casks and freight costs. Memorandum on reverse.

568. Receipt, December 8, 1761, of John Buffington to Joseph Buffington, administrator.  Document torn.

569. Bill, December 28 to February 23, of itemized expenses due to sheriff duties to be paid to James Marshall.

570. Receipt, January 2, 1762, of Moses Wait and James Marshall for interest on two bonds from Warrick Miller.

571. Bill, undated, for the keeping of Charles Tool.  Itemized lists for William Woodward, John Buffington and Stephen Harlan.  These lists include food, clothes, court costs, funeral and coffin costs.  It also lists Attorney’s fees.

572. Bill, January 13, 1762, for purchases from a vendue by James Marshall.  Signed John Murgahoud (?)

573. Bill, January 14, 1762, for purchases from James Hunter by James Marshall.

574. Receipt, January 14, 1762, for purchases from Attmore and Peters by James Marshall.

575. Letter, March 17, 1762, from Abigail Woodward to her daughters Rachel and Deborah concerning their inheritance from their father Richard Woodward’s estate.

576. Receipt, March 24, 1762, of Peter Buffington to Thomas Ho__ (?)

577. Bill, March 25, 1762, for purchases from Brown and Day, Philadelphia, by James Marshall. Itemized lists includes Bohea Tea.

578. Bill, March 26, 1762, for purchases from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia, by James Marshall. 

579. Bill, March 26, 1762, for purchases from Richard Parker, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

580. Bill, March 27, 1762, for purchases from Jeremiah Warder, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

581. Bond, April 23, 1762, between Brice Collins and Joseph Buffington.  Witnessed by James Marshall.

582. Bill, April 9, 1762, for purchases.  Notation on reverse.

583. Assessment, April 12, 1762, of the inhabitants of West Bradford.  Lists names and amounts and includes three free men.  Signed by Joseph Martin, William Cooper, and Richard Buffington.

584. Receipt, May 1, 1762, for purchases from Samuel Morton, Philadelphia, by James Marshall. Signed by Samuel Morton.

585. Receipt, May 1, 1762, for purchases from Abraham Mitchel, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

586. Receipt, May 1, 1762, of James Marshall to Attmore and Peters.

587. Receipt, May 9, 1762, for purchases from James Fulton, Philadelphia, by Henry Jones.

588. Bill, May 11, 1762, for purchases from David Ferriss by James Marshall.

589. Receipt, May 28, 1762, of Humphry Marshall to Samuel Morton.

590. Receipt, May 31, 1762, of John Buffington to Thomas Thornbury from Jeffrey Martin.

591. Receipt, May 29, 1762, for purchases from Samuel Morton, Philadelphia,  by James Marshall.

592. Bill, June 5, 1762, for purchases from William Green, Wilmington, by James Marshall.

593. Inventory, June 1, 1762, of James Nelson’s effects to Robert Lewis by James Marshall and John Strode.  Notation on reverse about vendue.

594. Receipt, June 21, 1762, for purchases from Samuel Morton, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

595. Bill, June 21, 1762, for purchases from Richard Parker, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

596. Bill, July 24, 1762, for purchases from Richard Parker, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

597. Bill, July 24, 1762, for purchases from Samuel Morton, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.  Signed by John Morton for Samuel Morton.

598. Bill, August 4, 1762, for purchases from Elijah Brown, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.  Note on bill concerning the Bohea Tea.

599. Bill, September 22, 1762, for purchases from Attmore and Peters by James Marshall.

600. Invoice, September 22, 1762, for purchases from John Johnston.

601. Receipt, October, 1762, for principle and interest in full.

602. Bond, September 13, 1762, of Joshua Clayton, West Bradford, to Humphry Marshall, West Bradford.

603. Bond, October 20, 1762, of James Marshall to John Baldwin.

604. Summons, October 2, 1762, of Robert and Elizabeth Jefferies and William Bennett to court on December 1, 1762. Signed by Henry H. Graham. (see also #619)

604.b. Letter of Recommendation, October 1762, for Richard Buffington to travel to North Carolina. Given by some of the Friends of Bradford Monthly.

605. Bill, November 11, 1762, for purchases from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.  Includes six pounds of chocolate.

606. Bill, November 19, 1762, for purchases from Joseph Swift by James Marshall.

607. Receipt, November 20, 1762, for purchases from Francis Harris, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

608. Bill, November 20, 1762, for purchases from Elijah Brown, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.  Receipt also noted.

609. Agreement, November 22, 1762, between Joseph Buffington and Cornelious McGuire to be remembered by John Buffington.  Regarding promise of Joseph Few, deceased, to C. McGuire to allow him to stay on the land. 

610. Receipt, 1759, of Isaac Buffington to James Hughes for work done in the iron works.  The receipt is itemized and a notation on the reverse is signed by James Hughes and dated November 24, 1762.

611.  Receipt, November 31, 1762, from Spring Bennett, Wilmington, to Friend Marshall.

612. Bill, December 11, 1762, for  purchases from Jones and Wister, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

613. Bill, December 12, 1762, for purchases from Attmore and Peters by James Marshall.  Explanations about shipping and prices.

614. Letter of Attorney, 1762, from Phebe Hadly appointing her son John Buffington as her power of attorney.

615. Receipt, December 10, 1762, of Elizabeth Buffington to Sarah Smith for accounts due to William Smith estate.

616. Receipt, 1762, for various expenses regarding Charles Tool by John Buffington and Stephen Harlon.

617. Receipt, January 16, 1783, from John Buffington which was due by the town to Thomas Thornburgh and for weaving due by Edward Osbourn received by Debra Thornburgh.

618. Receipt, 1763, for cash paid to William Woodward and Thomas Thornbrough (sic).  Also, itemized receipt dated November 13, 1762, for the Widow Park and William Keich.  Itemized bill for the Town for Edward Osborn from April 6, 1762 to February 23, 1763 on reverse.

619. Bond, January 24, 1763, of Robert and Elizabeth Jefferies to William Bennett. Signed by H.H. Graham.  (see also #604)

[Numbers 620 – 629 not used.]

630.  Bill, February 15, 1763, of purchases from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia, by James Marshall.

631. Letter, May 24, 1763, to “respected Friend P. M.” from Robert Thornton and E. Heast regarding Robert’s son Samuel.

632. Bond, June 6, 1763, of James Marshall to Jesse Maris.

633. Bill, June 27, 1763, of purchases  from Joseph Swift by James Marshall.

634. Receipt, June 7, 1763, of James Marshall for freight.  Itemized.

635. Letter, August 19, 1763, to the overseers of the poor of West Bradford from B. Chene (?) regarding Richard Baker and James and Joseph Courtney.  It discusses the examination of  James and Joseph Courtney, of Ireland, who, it appears, seemed to have not fulfilled their bound to the captain of the Providence.  They are trying to get Richard Baker, West Bradford, to sell them some land. 

636. Promissory note, August 22, 1763, from James Pierce to John Thomson. Notes on reverse.

637. Receipt, August 25, 1763, for tobacka (sic) to Mr. Tamas (sic) from Abraham (?) Riblet.  Notes on reverse.

638. Receipt, October 8, 1763, for payment for furs by Springer and Bennett, Wilmington, to James Marshall.  Monies received and signed for by John Clark.

639. Bond, September 5, 1763, of James Marshall to James Campbell. Payment record on reverse.

640. Receipt, September 19, 1763, from James Marshall to George Jackson.

641. Receipt, November 5, 1763, of James Chassin on James Marshall’s account and signed by Jonathan Dawes (?).

642. Receipt, undated, from Phebe Hadly to John Buffington.  Document in poor condition.

643. Receipt, December 6, 1763, from Phebe Hadly to Joseph Buffington.

644. Instructions, undated, for taking medicine with Captain Way’s name at top.  Continued on reverse.

645. Bill, December 23, 1763, from Springer and Bennett, Wilmington, to Mr. Marshall for six hats.  Also a memorandum on the bill asking him to send raccoon fur.

646. Receipt, December 29, 1763, from Charles Jenkins, Philadelphia, to William Way requesting payment to his son William Jenkins.

647. Bond, August 30, 1763, of William Way, Wilmington, to John Climpson, Lancaster.

648. Receipt, October 20, 1763, of promise to pay Thomas Sleigh from Capt. William Way, Baltimore.  Also notes on paying Mr. Wagstaff and on reverse, Capt. John Barrett, John Buffington and a Mr. Galloway which is dated 1764.

649. Letter, February 21, 1764, from Elias Bland, London, to James Way. The letter concerns the whereabouts of James Way’s brother.  Bland references a Capt. James Clark “who was commander of the Scourge Privateer,” that left the brother off in Ireland.

649.1. Envelope, undated, addressed to James Way, Salisbury Township, LancasterCounty to the care of Joseph Way, Inn holder in Philadelphia, per Capt. Hammett.

650. Will, March 15, 1758, of William Way, Wilmington. Copy.

650.1 Letters Testamentary, February 24, 1764, of William Way’s estate.

651. Will, February 17, 1764, of William Way. Copy.  G. Cope’s notes: Joshua Way of Edgmont, son of Robert deceased of Chester Co. and Elizabeth Lewis dau. of Samuel and Phebe of same township on 9-18-1731 at Middletown Mtg.  Elizabeth Way of Wilmington (widow) was married 1-10-1755, at Wilmington Mtg. to John Clemson of Sadsbury, Lancaster Co.  Eleazer and Phebe Hubbill were among the witnesses.  Was Elizabeth the widow of Joshua?  See will of Joshua Way 1751 (vol. 1).

652. Bill, August 29, 1763, from Capt. William Way to James Douglass.  J. Douglass sworn he was due the money on March 10, 1764.

653. Account of Vendue, March 10, 1764, of estate of William Way of items that were left at John Climpson’s house.

654. Inventory and Appraisal of estate, April 17, 1764, of William Way. Copy.

655. Bill, February 7, 1764, and receipt of Sarah Allison to the estate of William Way for room, board and funeral items.

656. Receipt, March 12, 1762, of promise to pay by William Way to John McKinley.  Witnessed by Sarah Allison.  Reverse records date paid, March 1764, by John Buffington, executor, to John McKinley. 

657. Bill, February 11, 1764, to the estate of William Way from John McKinley.

658. Bill, February 2, 1764, to John Buffington from Henry Troth for funeral expenses and cost of making coffin for William Way. More items on reverse.

659. Receipt, March 14, 1764, of John Buffington to John Kendall, Wilmington, for William Way’s funeral expenses.

660. Receipt, March 14, 1764, of John Buffington to William Orr, for charges related to William Way’s sickness.

661. Bill, March 10, 1764, for boots and shoes made by John Maxwell for William Way.  Sworn, March 28, 1764, before John Miller that he had not been paid.

662. Bill, December 1763, of William Way to William White for expenses at White’s tavern.  Sworn April 6, 1764.

663. Memorandum, May 15, 1764, of charges paid on account of the estate of William Way.

664. (no document)

665. Petition, May 2, 1764 to Orphan’s Court of New Castle from John Buffington and Phebe Hubbill in regards to power to pay William Way’s estate.

666. Account, May 23, 1764, of William Way to James Maxwell.  Sent to John Buffington by Samuel Smith, New Castle, by the bearer Patrick. Reverse records receipt.

667. Receipt, May 26, 1764, to estate of William Way from William Brobson for preparing the body and laying “him out when he dyed.” (sic).

668. Conditions of Vendue, June 5, 1764, “The Sale of William Ways Estate,” signed by John Buffington and Phebe Hubbill.

669. Receipt, June 6, 1764, of Phebe Hadly to Philip Jones for the digging of the grave of William Way.

670. Vendue account, June, 5, 1764, of William Ways estate by John Buffington and Phebe Hubbill.  Lists lands, lots, houses, wharf and who purchased them.  Also sundries listed on reverse.

671. (no document)

672. Expense Account, February 20, 1764 – August 24, 1764, of William Way’s estate.

673. Letter, October 10, 1764, to John Buffington concerning payment of William Way’s account with John Maxwell.

674. Receipt, December 15, 1764, from John Buffington, executor of William Way’s estate, for a bond note from Wm. Way to James Way and funeral charges to Esther Way.

675. Receipt, October 16, 1764, to Hester Way for payment from the estate of William Way to her husband James Way by [John Buffington] (document torn).  Reverse has her signature of receipt.

676. Receipt, October 16, 1764, from William Way’s estate to John Stapler for drawing the deceased’s will and surveying land sold at vendue.

677. Receipt, October 16, 1764, of William Way’s estate to James Way.  Signed by Esther Way.

678. Administration Account, October 19, 1764, of William Way’s estate.

679. Bond, January 2, 1764, of Joseph Buffington, East Bradford, to Joseph Matlock, Goshen.

680. Receipt, February 2, 1764, for topacko (sic) bought from Abraham Riblet.

681. Bill of Lading, March 1, 1764, from James Webb, Lancaster, to James Webb.

682. Letter, March 9, 1764, to John Buffington, Williamton, from John Turner, Philadelphia.  Requests assistance with regards to Nathanial Fish, merchant from New York, and his accounts with William Way’s estate.

683. Letter, April 25, 1764, from Wm. Millikan, North CarolinaRowanCounty, to James Marshall.  Photo of original.  G. Cope notes:  “Photographed by Gilbert Cope 1/9/1898, 532 N. Church St., West Chester, PA. Original sent to Millard F. Hudson, San Francisco, Cal., 1899.”  Photo and modern copy of it in the Gilbert Cope Photo Collection, #1499.

684. Promissory note, May 23, 1764, of James Marshall to pay William Hunt.

685. Letter, July 7, 1764, from John Ross, Philadelphia.  Subject of letter concerns John Hambright. Reverse of letter refers to bond given by Hambrite (sic) on January 1, 1750.

686. Memorandum of Agreement, August 6, 1765, made between James Marshall, West Bradford and William Baldwin.  Inventory on reverse.  Settlement on reverse.

687. Accounts, August 30, 1765, with Thomas Jefferis due to me, Patrick Kelly, from him for weaving. Signed by John Blackburn. Itemized.

688. Bond, July 21, 1764, of John Buffington, West Bradford, Chester County, to John Clemson, Salsbury, Lancaster County. Memorandum on reverse.

689. Receipt, August 24, 1764, from Lavallin Barry on the account of Richard Barry as part of legacy left to my be Jacob Trago to James Simcock.

690. Account, August 25, 1764, of John Buffington for flour from Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook.

691. Bill, August 30, 1764, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.

692. Indenture, undated, between John Buffington and John Darlington which was not executed, but gives much detail about property and land.  The other is a copy of the Introduction of a Lease agreement between Nathan Hoopes, Supervisor, and John Jones, Miller, dated September 3, 1764.

693. Letter, 1764, from Edward Bayliffe, Martick Furnance (sic), to James Marshall.  He expresses surprise over a demand made by James Hastings for money in James Marshall’s name.

694. Receipt, November 21, 1764, to John Clark from Abraham Riblet for tupaco (sic).

695. Account, November 1763- October 1764, of Andrew Wornack to James Marshall sent by G. G. to Carolina. Itemized account with notes on reverse.

696. Receipt, December 4, 1764, of John Buffington to Franklin and Hall.  It references the Gazette.

697. Receipt, December 10, 1764, from James Marshall to John Wall for freight July 4, 1763.

698. Receipt, December 10, 1764, of James Marshall to Joseph Buffington.

699. Receipt, October 16, 1764, of John Buffington to John Hapler.  Memorandum on reverse.

700. Bills, December 25, 1764, of Phebe Hadly for Polly Buffington and Sally Baily from Peter Buffington.  Itemized list of purchases.

701. Bond, December 1, 1764, of James Marshall to Richard Buffington.  Memorandum on reverse.

702. Letter, 1764, Discussing why be a Quaker, with “A Dialogue upon the subject between an Old and New Professor in the Year 1764, or thereabouts.”

702.b. Letter, 1764, continuation of #702, “A Dialogues upon the subject between an Old and New Professor in the Year 1764, or thereabouts.”  Poetry on reverse.  Document in half.

703. Indenture, 1764, between William McCullough, Kennett, blacksmith, and Deborah his wife, of the one part, and Andrew Mitchell, spinning wheel maker, of the other part. It is over land that Deborah is entitled to have from her father’s estate, Thomas Hope.  Her siblings and mother are listed also.  Document fragile. 

704. Inventory Appraisal, December 20, 1763, of the goods and chattels of Henry Jones, East Caln by Andrew Elliot and Robert Lockart.

705. Bill, January 4, 1764, from Henry Jones to William McKinley. Memorandum on reverse.

706. Receipt, January 6, 1764, of Ann Jones for the estate of Henry Jones by William McFarl (?).

707. Bill, January 17, 1764, of Henry Jones to Mary Tinney. Itemized.

708. Receipt, 1764, of Henry Jones to Ellis Davies for dying linen (sic) yarn for William Smart.

709. Bill, February 20, 1764, of Henry Jones to Richard Guest.  Itemized for schooling and work done on repairs on sider works (sic).

710. Receipt, April 5, 1764, of Henry Jones to William Boggs.

711. Receipt, March 12, 1764, of Henry Jones to James Donnelley for one pair of shoes.

712. Receipt, April 9, 1764, of the Estate of Henry Jones to Jonathan Valentine. Confirmed before Roger Hunt.

713. Receipt, November 12, 1764, received of Anna Jones, administratrix to the estate of Henry Jones to John Clarke.

714. Receipt, May 7, 1765, of Ann Jones, administratrix to the estate of Henry Jones to John Campbell.

715. Receipt, October 4, 1765, of Henry Jones to William Temple.  Sworn before John Culbertson.

716. Receipt, April 12, 1766, of Ann Jones, estate of Henry Jones, to Thomas Temple.

717. Receipt, October 4,1765, of Henry Jones to John Gorrel.

718. Receipt, October 11, 1765, of Henry Jones to Thomas Stalker.

719. Receipt, October 11, 1765, of Henry Jones to Samuel White.

720. Bill, October 11, 1765, of Henry Jones to George Philips for work done in 1763.

721. Receipt, August 18, 1766, of Ann Jones to Evan Jones.

722. Receipt, November 6, 1766, of James Steel against the estate of Henry Jones to Thomas Temple (?)

723. Receipt, January 19, 1767, of James Steel against the estate of Henry Jones to William Roberts

724. Receipt, January 24, 1764, of Ann Jones to John Temple (?).

725. Receipt, February 3, 1767, of James Steel against the estate of Henry Jones to James Toomy.

726.Bond, January 7, 1765, of John Battin to John McDermont.

727. Receipt, undated, of Ann Jones to Abram Griffith.

728. Memorandum, February 2, 1765, to John Roff concerning lack of satisfaction on the Hambrite case last court in Lancaster from Mr. Barry, Radnor.

729. Promissory note, March 2, 1765, from Thomas Lafley to Joseph Buffington.

729.b. Bill, March 7, 1765, for purchase by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia. 

730. Sheriff’s Bill, February 26, 1765, for James Marshall vs. Samuel Thornton to Samuel Raine.

731.Receipt, April 8, 1765, of Phebe Hadly to Joseph Buffington.

732. Promissory note, April 9, 1765, of Joseph Buffington to Samuel Hall.

733. Account, April 17, 1765, of items James Marshall purchased from Matthew Crisps, Wilmington.

734. Receipt, 1765, signed Humphry Marshall.

735. Receipt, April 22, 1765, of Abram Ford due to me from Phebe Hadly by Samuel Hall.

736. Bill, April 29, 1765, of Hugh Kergan, Kennett, to Humphry Marshall, West Bradford.

737. Letter, May 18, 1765, to mother and brother John from Peter Buffington.  He states that “I have sould (sic) talbot Howy to Mary Way.”  He tells about payment arrangements and that Mary wishes John to go with them to court to get it settled.

738. Power of Attorney, May 27, 1765, by James Simcock and wife  to James Marshall.

739. Bill, May 20, 1765, of purchases by James Marshall from Matthew Crisps, Wilmington.

740. Receipt, May 18, 1765, of James Marshall to Joseph Buffington. Memorandum on reverse.

741. Letter, May 1765, to Phebe Hadly from Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook, requesting her to give the keys of a house to Robert Jefferies for they have agreed to rent it.

742. Promissory note, May 25, 1765, from William Gillespie to James Marshall. Witnessed by James Simcock. Receipt on reverse.

743. Promissory note, June 5, 1765, from John Millis to Joseph Buffington.  Receipt on reverse.

744. Letter, June 10, 1765, typed transcript from William Millikan, New Marlborough, to Humphry Marshall.  G. Cope note:  “Original sent to Millard F. Hudson, San Francisco, CA, 4-19-1899.”

745. Receipt, June 6, 1765, of James Marshall for the use of Abram Riblet to John Clark.  Bill on back to James Marshall from A. Riblet “tobackanist (sic) in Lancaster.”

746.  Letter, June 17, 1765, to James Marshall, uncle, from James Gibbons.  Discusses apprehension and jailing of a man and about a watch and some money.

747. Letter, July 17, 1765, to James Marshall, Jr., Bradford “to be forwarded by Capt. John Clark at The Ship on Conestoga Road,” from R. Barry, Radnor.  Writes regarding his son going to court for James Marshall to settle problem with Hambrite.

748.  Receipt, August 4, 1765, from John Buffington to Isaac Changler C ___ (?).

749. Receipt, August 19, 1765, of James Marshall’s wife to Matthew Crisps.

750. Tax Assessment, August 27, of Londonderry.  Lists names and amounts and includes amount for freemen and lists inmates. Continued on reverse.  Signed by Humphry Marshall.

751. Receipt, August 28, 1765, of James Marshall from the purchase of items from the sale of the effects of Thomas Townsend to Philip Ford.

752. Letter, September 24, 1765, from William Millikan to James Marshall, West Bradford.  Social items mention along with Abraham Woodward, Humphry, and Peter Buffington. Typed transcript.

753. Letter, September 22, 1765, to John Buffington, West Bradford, from Peter Buffington, Roan County, North Carolina at James Mendenhall’s.  He writes that he misses his wife and children and asks that his brother send them to him.  He also requests that he get a waggon (sic) and send his dad down along with his family and he would send them home again.  He makes a statement about his children being bound out. He signs it “This from youre (sic) loving Brother.”

754. Promissory note, October 1765, to Josiah Wilkison from James Marshall  and Richard (name torn).  Receipt on reverse.

755.  Receipt, October 17, 1765, of James Marshall by the hand of Daniel Eachus to Attmore and Peters.

756.  Bill, October 19, 1765, for purchases of tea and sugar from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.

757. Letter, October 13, 1765, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington.  He tells how he has sent his wife with a letter to John and wants to have a response.  He says “don’t lat (sic) my Children be bound out …….and send Moses by him and my gun and cutting knife Don’t lat (sic) anybody see these lines but thy self for..”  He also asks him to come and “see this Land.”

758. Letter, October 19, 1765, from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia, to James Marshall.  Discusses and price and quality of molasses and sugar and why they didn’t send the molasses.

759. Bill, October 22, 1765, to Daniel Eaches for purchases from Dennis Dougherty, Philadelphia.

760. Order to Assess Tax, October 24, 1765, to Humphry Marshall for WestBradfordTownship.  To be assessed and returned to the house of Joseph Martin November 18, 1765.  Signed by John Price and Benjamin Bartholomew.

761. Bond, October 31, 1765, of John Milles, West Bradford, Comber, and William Miller, Tinman to Joseph Buffington, East Bradford.

762. Account, October 22, 1765, of James Marshall to B. Riblet, Tobaconist (sic) in Lancaster. Itemized.

763. Receipt, November 4, 1765, of sale of James Marshall’s flower (sic) to Thomas Welsh.  Itemized.

764. Receipt, November 8, 1765, of James Marshall by the hand of Barnet Woolf to Abraham Riblet.

765. Bond, October 31, 1765, of John Millis, West Bradford, to Joseph Buffington, East Bradford.  Witnessed by John McCollaugh and Mary Lenard.

766. Receipt, December 16, 1765, of James Marshall’s wife for items he bought at Sheriff’s vendue to John Baldwin.

767. Account, 1763-1765, of Isaac Harlan.  Itemized purchases.

768. Receipt, December 13, 1765, of John Buffington on the account of his mother to John Clark.

769. Tax Assessor certificate, 1765.

770. Receipt, February 15, 1766, for the sale of salt and freight.  Document faded.  Reverse is receipt from William Jones to Caleb Way.

771. Receipt, July 26, 1766, to Mr. Ashton, Chester, from Peter Valleau requesting that he pay Peter Buffington.

772. Letter, March 20, 1766, to John Buffington from son John Buffington, “North CarolinaOrangeCounty on E N O River.” He sends his love to the family and writes asking his father for forgiveness over an offense.  Document in poor condition.

773.  Receipt, March 12, 1766, of Abraham Marshall for Quit-rent in BensalemTownship to Humphry Marshall.  Signed E. Physick.

774. Indenture, April 5, 1766, between Edward Neil (sic) to Nicholas Murphy to serve him for four years upon arrival in America.  Signed by Edward Neale and James Taylor, Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin. Reverse has agreement between Edward Neale and Richard Baker to extend his service.  Also has written statement by Richard Baker dated June 20, 1772, commending Edward’s service and stating that he is now a Freeman.

775. Inventory, April 1766, of Sale of goods and chattels belonging to John Buffington.  Names of purchasers, items and amounts paid listed.

776. Receipt, May 1766, for payments on Joshua Clayton’s mortgage “Deed to the Genl. Loan Office May 1766.”

777. Receipt, May 5, 1766, from John Buffington for schooling John Walls’ children to William Gillespie.

778. Receipt, May 10, 1766, of James Marshall to Thomas Little.

779. Receipt, May 15, 1766, of Humphry Marshall for Quitrent to Thomas Newlin.

780. Monthly Meeting Minutes, 1766, “copyed (sic) from ye minutes Nathan Coope.”  Minutes relating to the conduct of William Purdy.  He has been reported to be “speaking unsavory words, and likewise guilty of drinking strong liquor to excess.”

781. Letter, May 18, 1766, from Phebe Hadly and John Buffington to “unhappy (sic) grandson.”  It is a letter that sends her love and commends her grandson for desiring to amend things with his father.  Note at bottom states that the letter was written by Thomas Baldwin and there is a poem at the bottom.

782. Receipt, May 20, 1766, from James Marshall to John Hower (?).

783. Memorandum, undated, that the deed from Hannah Walker to her son John Marshall should cite the bond signed by her husband before there marriage which gave her authority to dispose of her estate.  More information given.

784. Memorandum, undated, continued remarks on Hannah Walk’s deed.

785. Bond, June 6, 1766, between Humphry Marshall, West Bradford, and Abraham Marshall.

786. Letter, June 12, 1766, to Phebe Hadly from Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook.  He sends his regards and discusses the confinement of his wife, farm and business issues and sends regards to Richard from Richard’s son in law and daughter. Document is faded.

787. Letter, June 1766, to Phebe Hadly, West Bradford, from her son in law John Wall. Sends regards, tells of farming issues and mentions that he hasn’t seen Peter.  Reverse of document says he’s on the road and has written “LoudounCounty.” Document in fair condition.

788. Letter, August 3, 1766, to Phebe Hadly, West Bradford, from Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook.  Sends his love and plans to visit when everyone is well.  He states that he has “small hopes of my daughter Hannah’s recovery… my wife is bearly able to bundle about.”  He hopes to hear from them as he has written and not gotten a reply.

789. Letter, August 16, 1766, to John from Peter Buffington.  He mentions Moses and the building of a saw mill for John Mendenhall.  Writing is faded.

790. Bill, June 1, 1766, to James Marshall from Abram Riblet for tobacco purchases.  Itemized.

791. Letter, September 12, 1766, to Phebe Hadly from Phebe Wall, North Carolina, Roan County, Deep River. She sends her love, comments on a recent illness and tells how she likes where she lives.  She also sends her love to her son John.

792. Bill of Lading, September 27, 1766, for flour shipped by James Marshall on the Good Sloop Polly, anchored in the ChristiannaRiver and bound for the Island of Montserrat. Mastered by Jonathan Robinson. (see #798)

793. Receipt, September 29, 1766, of Phebe Hadly for making a coat and jacket for son Nathaniel to Thomas Baldwin.

794. Receipt, October 18, 1766, of Tomas (sic) Marshall to Abram Riblet.

795. Receipt, November 4, 1766, of James Marshall on account to Matthew Crisps.

796. Judgment, November 5, 1766, of Richard Woodward, plantiff, vs. John Millis, defendant.

797. Bill of Lading, November 11, 1766, for sugar to be shipped to James Marshall, merchant near Wilmington on the Good Sloop Polly. (see #798)

798. Account, October – November 1766, of Sales of 12 barrels flour at Montserrat for James Marshall near Wilmington. Records sale of flour for James Marshall and purchase of sugar for him by Jonathan Robinson.

799. Receipt, November 22, 1766, of purchases made by James Marshall from James Hunter, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

800. Letter, November 21, 1766, to John Buffington from his son Joseph Buffington, North Carolina, OrangeCounty.

801. Memorandum, November 26, 1766, from Benjamin Chew in regards to lands of James Hastings and his mother Elizabeth and lands of James Hastings and Thomas Townsend.

802. Receipt, December 20, 1766, of Thomas Welsh for the levy of John Buffington to Samuel Means.

803. Letter, 1766, to John Marshall from Richard Barry, Haverford, in regards to the lack of action taken against Hambrite and his actions to come.  Received December 6, 1766.

804. Accounts, 1766, of a butcher.  Lists names, cut of meat and type, and amounts.  John Buffington’s names is on the reverse in the lower half.

805. Receipt, 1766, of Petr (sic) Buffington of John Buffington to James Irwin.  Witnessed by Mary Irwin.

806. Receipt, May 12, 1767, of Peter by the barer (sic) James Givvs to Gainer Pierce.  Itemized.  Reverse is addressed to John Buffington.  Document torn.

807.  Bill, February 6, 1767, of purchases by James Marshall from Joseph Swift.  Explanation on the order and it is signed by Jonathan Nesbitt.

808. Receipt, March 5, 1767, of request for payment to the bearer Rachel Davies by Robert Herr (Kerr?), Philadelphia.  Receipt dated October 16, 1767 on bottom of document from John Buffington to Rachel Davison.

809. Letter, March 2, 1767, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington.  A long letter telling of family and the birth of a son, Richard, as well as farming, local news, and an invitation to John to come and visit with a promise of “jonecake.” (sic)

810.  Letter, March 21, 1767, to James Marshall from William Millikan, of the Parish of St. Luke and County of Rowan.  The letter starts out, “Much Abused friend James Marshall…”  Millikan is writing about money owed to him by Peter Buffington and the conversations that went on between him and Peter about it.  “he fell in a grievous passion at us both…”   Addressed “For James Marshall in West Bradford Chester County These pr favour Robert Brattan.”  Typed transcript. Note from G. Cope reads:  Original sent to Millard F. Hudson, San Francisco, Cal., 4-19-1899.

811. Letter, April 4, 1767, to Phebe Hadly from John Wall, North Carolina. Family news and health given and he tells that he has purchased the “place whair (sic) William Beason livd, of the widow.”   Note on reverse from Phebe to a grandson expressing her desire, as well as his father’s, for him to go and “try they fortune with him a while.” This is dated May 14, 1767.  Document in poor condition.

812. Receipt, April 10, 1767, of James Marshall by the hand of Isaac Webb to Barney Wolf.

813. Account, April 10, 1767, itemized, also with an item dated October 22, 1766, of items purchased by Thomas Gheen.  Includes “note from Samuel Woodward.”

814. Receipt, April 30, 1767, of promise to pay Lydia Buller from James Marshall.

815. Petition, May 5, 1767, of petition to his Honour the Lt. Governor John Penn

By J. Woodward.  Note says his “Honour was pleased to say he would take the matter into his consideration and ordered the clerk to wait on him at another time for his answer.”

816. Account, May 22, 1767, of purchases made by James Marshall from Matthew Crisps, Wilmington.  Itemized. Receipt noted at bottom of document.

817. Receipt, May 28, 1767, of James Marshall for freight brought in the stage by Thomas Little to Catharine Little.

818.  Bill, May 29, of purchases made by Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.  Itemized.  Document torn.

819. Letter, May 20, 1767, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington, North Carolina, RoanCounty. Mentions Robert Bratten.

820. Bill, June 5, 1767,  for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.  Memorandum to the bill.

821. Bill, June 11, 1767, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.  Memorandum to the bill.

822. Letter, July 21, 1767, to William Milles from Joseph Buffington. Joseph writes to William about becoming the executor of his brother, John Milles, estate.  He tells of an injury John sustained and how that “put him farther behind,” financially.  Joseph took him into his own house.  Later, he helps Joseph publish a farrier book, but his costs are not covered. It is indicated that Joseph doesn’t know the address for William. (see #838)

822.b Partial typed transcript of #822, Letter to William Milles from Joseph Buffington.

823. Letter, July 1, 1767, to Phebe Hadly from her granddaughter Phebe Wall, North Carolina, RowanCounty, Deep River.  Lots of family and social news.  She tells of father and Richard going 70 miles ways to work at Isaac Loes and  tells of a colt her father gave her.

824. Receipt, June 6, 1767, of James Marshal one note on Patrick Moore to William Millikan and one against P. Moore and B. Collins to Robert Brattean (sic). (see #825, 861, 876).

825. Letter, August 13, 1767, to James Marshall from William Millikan, RowanCounty.  He reports that he has put James’ affairs in the attorneys hand and that Peter promised to pay William three or four pounds.  William had planned to sue Peter, but Hannah came “and turned my mind into softness.”  He sends his love.  This is a typed copy of the letter.  There isn’t any note as to where the original is. (see #824, 861, 876).

826. Letter, August 23, 1767, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington.  Among other news, he states, “This is…the last of my sealling (sic) wax I should be glad to have a stick sent to me.”

826.b. Bond, August 24, 1767, of John Buffington to James Trimble. Reverse has many notations.

827.  Bond, August 24, 1767, of Joseph Buffington, Chichester, to John Buffington, West Bradford.

828.  (not used)

829. Receipt, August 27, 1767, of James Marshall to Charles Humphreys.

830. Receipt, May 26, 1761, of James Marshall by the hand of Humphry Marshall to Charles Humphreys.

831. Bill, September 18, 1767, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

832. Receipt, October 1, 1767, of John Buffington by the hands of his son to Randal Malin.

833. Receipt, October 14, 1767, of request for payment to William Millikan to the bearer Zachariah Stanley from James Marshall, West Bradford.  Reverse has memorandum.

834. Receipt, October 16, 1767, for sale of John Buffington’s flour by Henry Hayes.  Itemized.

835. Letter, October 17, 1767, of request for payment to John Buffington from Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook.  He also mentions James Dilworth in the letter. Document torn.

836. Account, November 4, 1767, of Benjamin Jefferies to Jo. Buffington for past purchases.  Itemized.

837. Account, October 23, 1767, of what John Buffington bought at Joseph Buffington’s vendue by John Morton, Sheriff.  Itemized.

838. Letter, November 15, 1767, to Joseph Buffington from William Millis, jr., Heartford (sic).  Millis acknowledges receipt of Buffington’s letter concerning the death of his Uncle John Millis.  The balance of the letter concerns the paying of the debt owed by John Millis. The reverse of the letter is addressed as follows:  “To the care of Israel Pemberton at Philadelphia in the province of Pennsilvania (sic) for Jos. Buffington of the Township of East Bradford in ChesterCounty.  Millis, old England.”  It is stamped New York.  (see #822)

839. Account, November 10, 1767, of purchases by James Marshall from James Hunter. Receipt on reverse.

840. Judgment, November 16, 1767, for the plaintiff in the case William Tompson, Plaintiff vs. Simon Kearns, Defendant.  Signed by Thomas Worth.

841. Bill, December 5, 1767, of purchases and freight for Jonathan Buffington from J. Hemphill, Wilmington.

842. Account, November 24-25, 1767, “by Jury room,” for food and drink  Names possibly listed on front and items noted on reverse.

843. Bill, November 27, 1767, of purchases made by James Marshall from Winey & Bunnen. (Burren?).

844. Receipt, December 4, 1767, of John Buffington of his son Richard’s account to Simon Johnson.

845. Receipt, December 10, 1767, of James Marshall to J. Morris.

846. Bill, December 16, 1767, of purchase by James Marshall from Joseph Bennet, Wilmington.

847. Receipt, December 16, 1767, of James Marshall to Matthew Crisps.

848. Receipt, December 15, 1767, of payment of Joseph Buffington’s debt to John Crawford from Joseph Buffington’s brother. Signature is torn. Witnessed by J. Clayton.  Memorandum on reverse. 

849.  Sinking Fund form, 176__, A blank form for the use of the Sheriff to send complaints from Humphry Marshall, Treasurer of the county, to collect monies raised from the commissioners.  Instructions on bottom of form reads, “Draw eight or ten of these.”

850. Memorandum, October 24, 1767, of an agreement between Humphry Marshall and John Brown, sadler (sic), to farm land for one year.

851. Letter, January 27, 1768, to James Marshall from Benjamin Ferriss, Wilmington, regarding taxes and a request from Marshall via William Keach.

852. Judgment Bond, February 16, 1768, received by James Gibbons, Westown (sic), from John Taylor, late of Concord, by Joseph Buffington, Marcus Hook. Witnessed by Joseph Gibbons and John Wall. Notes on reverse.

853. Bill, March 9, 1767, of purchases by James Marshall from Wishart and Edward, Philadelphia. Itemized. Signed by Jesse Maris.

854. Bill, March 10, 1768, of purchase by John Flower from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia. 

855. Receipt, March 26, 1768, of James Marshall to let John Connoll have a gallon of mallases (sic) by William Jefferis.

856. Bill of Lading, March 1763 (1768?), for John Marshall from John Flower.  Itemized with freight costs.

857. Receipt, April 8, 1768, of James Marshall for printing several blanks for ChesterCounty to Henry Miller.

858. Bill, April 8, 1768, for purchases by James Marshall from Joseph Swift.  Itemized. Signed by Jonathan Nesbitt.

859. Letter, April 25, 1768, to John Buffington, West Bradford, from son John Buffington, North Carolina, RowanCounty in New Gardin (sic).  The bulk of the letter  addresses the father with apologies and he hopes to receive a letter from his father stating that he forgives him.  He also sends family news and tells them that he will be marrying Sarah Macklemay on May the 5^th.  He ends the letter by telling his father that he has “as much meason (sic) work to do as I can do.” The letter was sent by John Ballinger.

860. Promissory note, April 27, 1768, to pay Hannah Few by John ___ (name cut out).  Witnessed by Richard Clayton and Joseph Buffington.  Receipt on reverse.

861. Letter, May 18, 1768, to James Marshall from William Millikan. He continues his correspondence about the law suite that James has against a Mr. “Moor.”  He also writes that “A great part of our province is in a kind of tumult at this time conceiving themselves aggrieved by oppressive laws restraints and heavy taxes…”  In a postscript, he adds news about Peter Buffington and his family and Abraham Woodwards.  Typed transcript.  No note as to location of original. (see #824, 825, 876).

862. Promissory note, May 12, 1768, to Robert Hall from Richard Clayton and Joseph Buffington.  Witnessed by John Hall.

863. Inventory of Stock, May 26, 1768, Lists bills with Joseph Swift from 1762 to May 1768, notes on reverse about Attmore and Peters, and lists credit amount.  Notes on reverse.

864. Letter, May 28, 1768, John Buffington from Peter Buffington, North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cross Creek.  He writes that John Wall and his sun (sic) Richard are there building a mill for Robert Caughren, merchant and tells of another job for John Wilkcox.  Reports that John’s son was married, but no family attended.  Also relates that three of his cows have died. Other cows in area dieing, also.  Hopes to receive a letter from John.

865. Receipt, June 1, 1768, from the collector of West Bradford to Lewis Davis.

866. Receipt, June 2, 1768, of land from Jesse Maris by James Marshall.  Witnessed by Lewis Davis.

867. Memorandum, June 11, 1768, of agreement between James Cole, East Marlborough, and Mordecai Roberts for Mordecai to apprentice with James Cole to learn the “art and mistery (sic) of sickle making and bellows making.”

868. Receipt, 1768, of James Marshall to John Morton, Sheriff.  Partial document.

869. Receipt, June 20, 1768, from Jesse Wilson to John Buffington for rent of house in Wilmington.  Order to pay amount to Caleb Way for John Buffington.

870. Receipt, 1768, of Nathaniel Jefferies to pay James Marshall for Richard Archer.

871. Receipt, August 8, 1768, from the collector of West Bradford to Lewis Davis.

872. Receipt, August 15, 1768, to James Marshall for transcribing the November 18 Rate Book.  Itemized work hours and supply expenses.

873. Tax Assessment, August 8, 1768, for West Bradford.  Hames and amounts listed.  Freemen listed.

874. Order, October 8, 1768, to Jesse Bonsall, Assessor, to meet at the house of Valentine Weaver in Chester in order to begin business.  Signed by James Marshall.

875. Memorandum, October 10, 1768, of agreement made between John McCaddin, Newlin, cordwainer, and John Welsh, late of Philadelphia, cordwainer, to make six pairs of shoes a week for eight months, plus room and board.  Witnessed by James Marshall.

876. Court Costs, November 28, 1768, of the case James Marshall vs. Patrick Moore as incurred by William Millikan.  Itemized.  Written on the back “poor paddy as hardy as a Black Jack produced they wifes receipt and swore to it like a man…so says the letter.”  Typed transcript.  No notes as to location of original document. (see #824, 825, and 861).

877. List of names, October 24, 1768, with amounts.

878. Bill, November 28, 1768, of purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia. Itemized.

879. Bill, November, of purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetr, Philadelphia. Itemized.

880. Bill, November 28, 1768, of purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetr, Philadelphia. Itemized.

881. Receipt, January 3, 1769, of James Marshall to Matthew Crisps.

882. Receipt, January 4, 1769, of James Marshall to Peter Peterson. Itemized on reverse.

883. Liberty Pass, January 19, 1769, certifying that “Loos my Negro Woman being desirous to have her liberty….I do hereby give her free Liberty to go..” by John Buffington.  A true copy witnessed by Robert Buffington and Samuel Buffington.  Reverse says, “Copy of Loos’s Pass.”

884. Receipt, January 9, 1768, of Evan Jones for purchase money for land in WhitelandTownship to Edmund Physick.

885. Bill, January 24, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Richard Parker, Philadelphia. Signed by George Guest. Itemized.

886. Copybook, February 6, 1769, a partial page of a book written by James Miller on verb declension.

887. Receipt, February 9, 1769, of payment by Peter Buffington to James McCoskry (?) by the hand of John Carmichael.

888. Letter, February 16, 1769, to brother and sister from Mary Buffington, Croas Crick (sic), North Carolina. She tells of their move to Cross Creek.

889. Memorandum, March 10, 1769, of agreement between Thomas Sheward and Robert Thornton for land and timber.  Witnessed by Thomas Baldwin and James Marshall.

890. Bill, March 13, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from James Lea, Itemized.

891. Receipt, March 15, 1769, of John Buffington for a coffin for Phebe Hadly to William Beasor.

892. Letter, March 20, 1769, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington, North Carolina. He starts his letter with praise to God for his past delivering of his wife and children from those that wanted to sell them in Mariland (sic).  He then gives social news and in closing talks about brotherly love and gives regards to all “ in the hope of our blessed Saviour Jeasus Crist (sic) which suffered on the cross and rose a gain the third day…”

893. Bill, March 27, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetr, Philadelphia. Itemized.

894. Bill, May 29, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Richard Parker, Philadelphia. Itemized.

895. Letter, April, 1769, to John Buffington from Mary Buffington, Roan County Deep River, North Carolina.  She tells of their health and being in their new home.  She mentions John Walls family and they are well, but John’s legs have been bothering him, “but he is going to the warm springs soon for them.”  She closes requesting a letter from them and tells them that George Maris is coming out soon and asks them to send a letter with him.

896. Account, May 29, 1769, for 18 barrels of flour sold at Dominica and Montserratt for the account of James Marshall by Thomas Wiley. Lists names of purchasers and items bought for James Marshall. Document torn in half.

897. Receipt, July 3, 1769, of purchase of rum by James Marshall received by Francis Robinson for his father James Robinson.

898. Bill, July 27, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Philip Benezet.  Itemized.

899. Bill, July 27, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

900. Letter, August 8, 1769, to John Buffington from John Wall, North Carilinah (sic) RoanCounty. Writes that he received the letter that gave account of the death “of our mother” and he tells that he did as the letter asked and gives instructions for some monies, etc.  He sends their love to John’s family and Richard’s.

901. Receipt, August 8, 1769, of John Buffington, executor to the estate of my mother in law Phebe Hadly, of the legacy to John Wall.  Witnessed by Joseph Buffington.

902. Bill, August 29, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetz. Itemized and a memorandum about the invoice and correspondence.

903. Letter, September 28, 1769, to Humphry Marshall from J. Bolton, ChesterTown, Maryland, requesting sixteen hundred weight of cheese for the year.  Instructions on where it is to be sent and that he would leave the money at his sister Clay’s home in New Castle. 

904. Receipt, October 31, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetz.  Itemized.

905. Letter, October 16, 1769, to John Buffington from John Wall, North Carilinah (sic) Roan. Acknowledgement of items sent, but no payment received.  Additional correspondence.  Document torn.

906. Receipt, October 11, 1761, of James Marshall for “necessaries toward the funeral” from Samuel Underwood.

907. Bill, October 3, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia. Itemized.

908. Receipt, October 27, 1769, of Sarah Marshall for James Wickersham for making a coffin for Mary Marshall by Jesse Wickersham.

909. Receipt, October 24, 1769, of ChesterCounty for printing to Henry Miller.

910. Receipt, November 16, 1769, of James Marshall for his gazette to Hall and Sellers.

911. Bill, November 16, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Attmore and Peters, Philadelphia. Itemized.

912. Receipt, November 16, 1769, for purchase of a box of soap by James Marshall from Joshua North.

913. Receipt, November 12, 1769, of James Marshall for a stove for the schoolhouse from Joel Baily.

914. Judgment, November 20, 1769, for the plaintiff in the case James Marshall, administrator to Moses Waite vs. Timothy Connor.

915. Bill, December 211, 1769, for purchases by Evan Harry from Joseph King, Philadelphia.

916. Bill, November 20, 1769,  of Timothy Conner for wheat, being the property of James Marshall, administrator of the estate of Moses Wait.

917. Bill, December 29,1769,  for purchases by James Marshall from James Lea. Itemized.

918. Receipt, December 29, 1769, for purchases by James Marshall from Jonath Robinson, Wilmington.

919. Receipt, December 19, 1769, of Nathaniel Buffington of the account of Phebe Hadly by James Har__(?).  Witnessed by Thomas Buffington.

920. Receipt, June, of James Marshall by the hand of Isaac Web___ for the use of Abraham Riblet by Barned Wolff. Document torn.

921. Letter, undated, to John and Richard Buffington from John and Phebe Wall, North Caralinah (sic) Road County Deep River. Document torn.

922. Bill, October 31, 1769, for John Buffington for sales of flour and freight from Wade and Hemphill, Wilmington, by John Huggins.

923. Bill, September 23, for purchases by James Marshall from David Wilson, Willmingtown. Itemized.

924. Bill, undated, of Comissioners and Assessors Account with Pennock.  Lists food, drink and on reverse oats and hay for horses.  Two names are listed:  David Lloyd and William Evans. 

925. Receipt, undated, of travel expenses.

926. Bill, undated, for purchases from Philip Benezet. Itemized.

927. Receipt, undated, for purchases by James Marshall from Jonah Jordan.  Itemized.

928. Receipt, 1769 (?), to James (?) Marshall’s account. Itemized with freight charge.

929. Recipe, undated, for Iron Gall ink.

930. Receipt, undated, for flour sale by Vincent Gilpin and Shallcross.

931. Bill, undated, for commissioners lodging and food.

932. Receipt, May, to Jesse Maris stating that person has received their money from Peter Buffington by James Marshall.

933. Settlement Document, 17__, form to be printed. Has Jesse Maris, Treasurer noted on it.

934. Account, undated, of James Marshall for product stored, coopered and then freight listed.

935. Appeals, February, list of when and where appeals were to be held.  Six dates are given and with the townships that are to meet those days .  The meetings would be held at three houses:  Nathan Edwards, Caleb Parry’s, and Richard Jacob’s.

936.Survey, March 28, 1774, of Marlborough Street to Brandewine (sic) opposite Westtown to James Marshall, Sheriff.  Reverse also has notes and a receipt from James Kenny for John Marshall. Document fragile.

937. Receipt, May 22, of James Marshall from Jon. Morris.

938. Bill, undated, for purchases by James Marshall from Thomas West. Itemized.

939.  Property Assessment, 1790, list entitled, “Counties and Townships where the Property Lies,”  and a description of the land and its use is given with names.  Slaves, Single Men and Inmates listed.  On reverse is listed weather for the week of May 5, 1787, a receipt for a bedtick woven by George Galloher

940. Survey and draft, undated, of a proposal to build a bridge over ye west branch of the Braniwine (sic) by Humphry Marshall at his ford near his mill for to ride over on horse back and take over a waggon (sic) or cart upon occasion.  Beginnings of a subscription list signed by Joseph Martin. (see #951)

941. Bill, undated, at W. Baldwin’s for the commissioners lodging and meals.

942. Proprietors Tax, undated, Lists property townships, quitrent properties, and wheat. Humphry Marshall’s signature.

943. Appraisal, undated, Itemized appraisal lists.  Reverse has a receipt from Isaac Buffington crossed out.

944. Accounts, undated, of Issac and a Widow with amounts received and paid by both and a memorandum mentions children.  Notes and calculations on front and back of document.

945. Ticket, undated, No. 648 “This ticket entitles the Bearer to such a prize as may be drawn against its number. T.H.”

946. Lottery Ticket, 1769, “York, Heidelberg and Lebanon Lottery. Class the Second 1769. No. 3763.”  Instructions on the ticket.  It is signed.

947. Bill, undated, for purchases by James Marshall from Robert Middleton.  Itemized.

948. Tax List, undated, Lists land owners, Inmates and Freemen.  Itemizes property and type, quitrent, gives ages of some of the men listed.

949. Account, undated, for commissioners lodging and meals at John Webster’s.

950. Tax list, undated, Lists land owners, Inmates and Freemen.  Itemizes property and type, quitrent, gives ages of some of the men listed.

951. Draft, 1769, of stone bridge by James Marshall.  Measurements and cost estimates for building of the bridge. (see #940).

952. Petition, undated, on the mode of taxation.  “Patrick Kelly Affair.”

953. Land Patents, undated, John Buffington’s Fork.  Lists land owners and amounts.

954. Accounts, undated Seems to be lists of customers accounts and markets.

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955. Indenture, undated, of the late William Marshall’s land to his heirs William, Jr., Mary, Martha and Sarah and son in law John Battin, husband of Mary.

956. Accounts, undated, listing names, crops, and amounts.

957. Letter, January 20, 1770, to James Marshall from John Steinmetz, Philadelphia,  regarding products sold and the scarcity of some of the product such as Russia Sheetings.

958. Receipt, January 21, 1770, of John Buffington to James and Drinker, Philadelphia.

959. Appeals, January 1770, schedule listing when and where they would be held.

960. Receipt, February 27, 1770, of Collector of Concord by the hands of James Marshall to Richard Thomas, Treasurer.

961. Receipt, February 28, 1770, of James Marshall for quit-rent to E. Physick.

962. Receipt, March 1, 1770, Discount with the collection of Chester to Richard Thomas, Treasurer and signed by Robert Pennell, John Webster and A.(?) Wayne.

963. Receipt, March 3, 1770, of James Marshall on Joshua Clayton’s mortgage to Samuel Preston Moore.

964. Receipt, March 3, 1770, of James Marshall for sugar to John Gibbons.

965. Receipt, March 7, 1770, for purchase of molasses by James Marshall from Simon Johnson, Willmington (sic).

966. Agreement, March 27, 1770, to build a stone and brick bridge over Trunk Creek by Nathaniel Vernon with the commissioners. (G. Cope notes: French Creek)

967. Indenture, April 7, 1770, of Benjamin Leonard, son of Daniel Leonard of East Bradford to Richard Buffington, West Bradford, to apprentice the trade of masonry for four years and nine months.

968. Receipt, April 18 1770, for purchases by Joel Baley from James Lea.

969. Bond, April 20, 1770, of John Buffington to John Harkins.

970. Promissory note, May 3, 1770, of James ____ (Marshall ?) to John Edge.  Itemized receipt on reverse for Joshua Howell.

971. Bill, June 9, 1770, for purchases by James Marshall of Jonathan and Rumford Dawes, Wilmington. Itemized.

972. Receipt, June 23, 1770, for purchases by James Marshall from Wade and Hemphill, Wilmington.

973. Receipt, April – July, 1770, by William Keech for mowing and reaping wheat. Itemized.

974. Receipt, April – June 1770, for sawmill work by James Trimble for James Marshall.  Itemized.

975. Bill, June 1770, for purchases of linen (sic) cloth by John M. Cullock of Angus Sinclair. Document torn.

976. Receipt, August 7, 1770, of monies borrowed from Matthew Forrester by James Marshall.

977. Receipt, August 29, 1770, of James Marshall for purchases.

978. Receipt, August 30, 1770, for costs of repairing CobbsCreekBridge by Jesse Bonsall. To be paid from Philadelphia.

979. Bill, October 10, 1770, for purchases by James Marshall from Jonathan and Rumford Dawes, Wilmington. Itemized.

980.  Accounts, undated, list men and women and amounts due. One portion reads, “These above are out of old Book B.” Memorandums on reverse.

981. Receipt, October 30, 1770, of James Marshall to Barnard Woolff.

982. Account, 1770, of Enoch Bradly to Isaac Attmore (?).

983. Notice, November 26 1770, of a Writ of Attachment of Peter Buffingtons goods, chattels, lands and tenements from Jesse Maris, Sheriff to James Marshall. Summons also to court to answer Joseph Parks of a plea of trespass on the case. 

984. Letter, November 27, 1770, from H.H. Graham to Humphry Marshall.

985. Receipt, December 3, 1770, of John Buffington, executor of Phebe Hadley to Joseph and Frances Smith.  (G. Cope note:  Jos. Smith and Frances Buffington married  August 9, 1770, Swedes Church, Delaware.)

986. Receipt, December 3, 1770, of John Buffington, executor of Phebe Hadley to Samuel Osborne.

987. Receipt, December 3, 1770, of purchases by James Marshall from Jonathan Robinson, Wilmington.

988. Receipt, December 4, 1770, of John Buffington for the dressing of hemp by Joseph Lamb.

989. Receipt, January 8, 1771, of Joshua Clayton for his mortgage by the hands of James Marshall  to the general loan office, Samuel Preston Moore.

990. Receipt, December 4, 1770, of James Marshall to Joseph Bennet.

991. Bill, December 6, 1770, for purchases by John Buffington from Wade and Hemphill, Wilmington.  Signed by John Huggins.  Itemized.

992. Receipt, January 10, 1770, of John Buffington, executor, to Richard Buffington.

993. Appeals, January 1771, locations and dates.

994. Taxes, February 6, 1771, General Account.  Lists townships, collectors, provincial tax and community tax.  Total at bottom.

995. Articles of Agreement, February 18, 1771, between Joshua Jackson, West Bradford and Robert Woodward, Blacksmith.

996. Receipt, February 20, 1771, of James Marshall for purchases from Simon Johnson, Willmington (sic).

997. Judgment, February 28, 1771, rough draft of a judgment to be given at the court of common pleas in Chester.

998. Indenture, March 13, 1770,  between George and Mary Martin, West Bradford, and Humphry Marshall and Joel Baily.  Document is torn.

999. Receipt, April 1773, Request from John Brown to John Buffington to pay the bearer, Adley Brown two pounds, two shillings.

1000. Bill, April 10, 1771, for purchases by James Marshall from Francis & Tilghman. Itemized.

1001. Bill, April 19 1771, for purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetz, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

1002. Receipt, April 24, 1771, of James Marshall for a  purchase of molasses from Joseph Shaller__(?), Wilmington.

1003. Promissory note, May 18, 1771, from John Buffington to William ___ and Bryan M. Cune.  Witnessed by Joseph Martin.  Document is torn.

1004. Receipt, May 20, 1771, of John Buffington, executor, to Peter Buffington.  Witnessed by John Marshall.

1005. Receipt, May 30, 1771, of James Marshall, administrator of Moses Waite, East Caln, to Peter Buffington. Witnessed by George Carter.

1006. Receipt, May 30, 1771, of  Nicholas (Richard?) Foos by James Marshall to Jesse Maris, Sheriff.

1007. Bill, June 12, 1771, of purchases by James Marshall from Jonathan Robinson, Wilmington.  Itemized.

1008. Accounts, undated, of receipts of debts and debtors.

1009. Receipt, June 28, 1771, of purchase of molasses by James Marshall from James Lea.

1010. Receipt, July 30, 1771, of purchase of sugar by James Marshall from Jonathan & R. Dawes, Wilmington.

1011. Receipt, August  16, 1771, from John Buffington to Thomas  S___. Document is torn.

1012. Receipt, August 27, 1771, of James Marshall to Charles Humphreys.

1013. Loan, September 6, 1771, of James Campbell to James Marshall.  Witnessed by George Carter.  Receipts on reverse.

1014. Bill, May – September 1771, for shoe repairs made for  John Smith and his wife.

1015. Receipt, September 23, 1771, of John Buffington to James Boueard (?).

1016. Receipt, September 26, 1771, of James Woodward to pay James Marshall to James Woodward.

1017. Letter, September 25, 1771, to brother from Peter Buffington. Document very faded.

1018. Election Clerks, undated, list.

1019. Receipt, November 4, 1771, of James Marshall to Matthew Crisps.

1020. Receipt, November 7, 1771, from John Foudry and Samuel Burk(Rusk?) for sale of flour.  Top of document torn.

1021. Receipt, November 27, 1771, of John Buffington to pay Joseph to Rockett Sullivan.

1022. Bill, November 28, 1771, for purchases by James Marshall from Isaac Attmore, Philadelphia. Signed by son Caleb Attmore, jr.

1023. Bill, November 29, 1771, for purchases by James Marshall from John Jackson.  Signed by Samuel Sheppard.

1024. Receipt, November 29, 1771, of James Marshall to for the Gazette to Hall and Sellers.

1025. Receipt, December 2, 1771, for grinding done for James Marshall by James Trimble.  Discounted by William Keech. Itemized.

1026. Bill, December 16, 1771, for purchase of sugar from James Lea.

1027. Account, December 1766 – 1772, of Samuel Jeffries to Mordecai Cloud for work, grinding and giving testimony.

1028. Receipt, January 14, 1772, of John Buffington by the hand of James Kenney to William Bunting for me, Thomas Rogers.

1029. Receipt, January 25, 1772, of James Marshall on the account of James Oram to George Carter.

1030. Letter, undated,  To the Representatives of the province of Pensilvania (sic) addressing the need for better roads in order to get products to market.  Also a letter to “Esteemed Cousin,” December 27, 1771, concerning roads and a proposal for the government to oversee the roadways.  The writer also suggests several routes and bridges.

1031. Letter, February 5, 1772, by James M Connaughy, tax collector of West Nantmill (sic)  to Joshua Evans and Jesse Bonsall, commissioners of Chester County, requesting a refund for taxes he had to pay for those “who had absconded or died.”  Seven names are listed.

1032. Receipt, February 6, 1772, of James Marshall and James Kennedy.

1033. Bill, 1772, from Robert Baldwin, “Doe Run to the Board.”  Lists meals and beverages; horse provisions and the cost of servants.

1034. Indenture, Marsh 10, 1772, between Humphry Marshall and Jonathan Buffington.

1035. Bond, April 6, 1772, between John Buffington and John Battin.

1036. Letter, April 25, 1772,  to John Buffington from Peter Buffington, Gilford County, North Carolina. Tells of wife expecting a child in August, asks for brother not to sell land until he comes and visit.  Social and work news.

1037. Articles of Agreement, June 1772, between Sarah Arnold, West Bradford and Humphry Marshall.

1037.b. Indenture, June 1772, between Sarah Arnold to Joseph Martin.

1038. Bond, June, 1772, between Richard Strode, East Bradford, Blacksmith, and Joseph Pierce and Emmor Jefferis.

1039. Receipt, March 15, 1772, of John Buffington to Sarah Kennedy.

1040. Bill, October 2, 1772, of purchases by James Marshall from John Steinmetz, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

1041. Receipt, August 1772, of James Marshall to Barned Wolff.

1042. Account, September 12, 1772, of Jane Gray . “Marryed to John Daily living on Benjamin Taylor’s Place.”

1043. Bill, October 14, 1772, for purchases by James Marshall  from Jonathan and R. Dawes, Wilmington.  Itemized.

1044. Bill, October 14, 1772, for purchases by James Marshall from Matthew Crisps.  Itemized.

1045. Names of the Clerks, 1772, List of Clerks names “an order made out November term.”

1046. Receipt, November 12, 1772, of John Buffington to Matthew M. Hugh.

1047. Receipt, November 16, 1772, of John Buffington for balance of grain sold to Thomas Rogers.

1048. Receipt, November 18, 1772, of James Marshall for the use of Barney Woolf, Post Rider on the Lancaster Road for carrying his newspaper to Robert Parke.

1049. Bill, December 2, 1772, of purchases by James Marshall from Benedict Dorsey, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

1050. Receipt, December 3, 1772, of  request for Jacob Buffington to pay James Milleson, jr., for James Woodward.

1051. Letter, December 25, 1772, to John Buffington and James Marshall from Peter Buffington, South Carolina. Tells of move and news of visiting Georgia.  Sarah was born August 1, and he reiterates to his brother about selling land. 

1052. Bond, January 11, 1773, of John Buffington to John Hickman. Receipt on reverse.

1053. General Account, February 19, 1773, The General Account on Both Taxes, February Term 1773.  ListsTownship, Collectors Names, provincial tax and community tax.  Totals. Signed “J. M.”

1054. Receipt, February 9, 1773, of Joshua Pusey by the hand of James Marshall for a fine for refusing to serve as CountyAssessor to Richard Thomas, Treasurer.

1055. Receipt, February 25, 1773, of Joshua Pusey by the hand of James Marshall for a fine for refusing to serve as the elected CountyAssessor by James Gibbons.

1056. Sinking Fund Account, February 1773, A complaint made by James Gibbons, Treasurer that Isaac Taylor, collector, is not making tax payment. Order to arrest Isaac Taylor and seize his estate and sell it to pay the taxes. This money will be received at Vallentine the weaver’s house in Chester.  Signed by Jesse Bansall and John Fleming, and Henry Hayes, Sheriff.

1056.b Bill, February 1773, from Richard Cheyney for  meals, beverages and provisions for horses.

1057. Estate Account, March 17, 1773, by Isaac Taylor, Administrator of all the goods and chattels of John Jones, East Bradford.

1058. Bill, April 7, 1773, of purchases by James Marshall from Lydia Parker, Philadelphia. Itemized.

1059. Bond, May 8, 1773, of John Buffington to Robert Thornton. Receipt on reverse.

1060. Bill of  Lading, June 2, 1773, by James Marshall on the Good Brig Dolphin, Master Ralph Walker from ChristianaRiver bound for Granada, to Jacob Bennett.

1060.b. Bill of  Lading, August 10, 1773, by Jacob Bennett on the Good Brig Dolphin, Master Ralph Walker from Road of St. John’s bound for Wilmington, to James Marshall.

1060.c. Receipt, August 4, 1773, of James Marshall to James Cammel.  Witnessed by John Whippoe.

1061.  Accounts, August 9, 1773, of sales and purchases for James Marshall by Ralph Walker, Commander of the Brig Dolphin.  Sale of items in Dominaco (sic) purchase of items from Jacob Bennett, Antigua. 

1062. Letter, September 11, 1773, to John Buffington from Peter Buffington, South Carolina.

1063. Receipt, August 19, 1773, of John Buffington to assessor Joseph Martin from Benjamin Loughlin.

1064.  Receipt, September 27, 1773, of John Buffington to John Bourke.

1065. Assesor’s List, October 1773, lists 44 townships and assessors.

1066. Account, October 1773, of William Cooper.

1067. Petition, November 27, 1772, for a road.

1068. “A Return for the Governor’s Road.” The title page of a document.

1069-1072.  Council Meeting, December 9, 1773, held in Philadelphia with John Penn, to review the draught of the publick (sic) road or King’s Highway from the middle Ferry on Schuylkill to the Village of Strasburg in LancasterCounty. Draft included. 

1073. Appeals, December 27, 1773, request for three places for appeals. 

1074. Receipt, 1773, for blacksmith work done by William Clayton. Received of Richard Buffington, executor for the estate of John Buffington.

1075. Copy of  Settlement, September 1773, Blank copy of Treasurer’s Report by Richard Thomas.

1076. Indenture, undated, between James and Lydia Jefferis and Benjamin Taylor.

1077. Receipt, January 1, 1774, from the Estate of Moses Waite to Samuel Underwood for work.

1078.  Bill, January 12, 1774, for purchases made by James Marshall from Benedict Dorsey, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

1079. Letter, January 23, 1774, to James Marshall from John Knowles.  He writes about problems with William Price and the board concerning his office of Collector.

1080. Receipt, January 24, 1774, of Jonathan Buffington from James Adams.

1081. List, February 1774,  ListsTownship, Collectors Names, provincial tax and community tax.  Document torn.

1082. Appeals, January- February 1774,  ListsTownship, collector, and place of appeals.

1083. Receipt, February 15, 1774, of James Marshall to John Steinmetz.

1084. Bond, February 24, 1774, of John Buffington to Abraham Marshall.

1085. Receipt, February 22, 1774, of James Marshall for tax for West Marlborough, East Nantmill (sic), and London Britian to James Givvons.

1086. Receipt, 1774, of John Buffington to Joshua Way.  Document extremely faded.

1087. Receipt, February 26, 1774, of Jane Macknamee by the hand of John Buffington to James Marshall.

1088. Receipt, February 22, 1774, of John Buffington on account of Jane M., to Abiah Taylor.

1089. Bond, March 24, 1774, of John Buffington to the Trustees of the General Loan Office of the Province of Pennsylvania.

1090. Promissory note, March 25, 1774, to Joel Willis from John Buffington.

1091. Receipt, March 1774, of John Buffington for quit rent to E. Physick.  Document printed by James Chattin.  Document damage.

1092. Receipt, March 25, 1774, of John Buffington on Mocolow Solloven’s account for his fees in Millers action to Joel Willis, Goaller.

1093. Bill, April 1774, from Richard Cheyney to Jos. Marshall for mason work.  Itemized.

1094.  Promissory note, May 7, 1774, from Daniel Bayliff to Humphry Marshall.

1095. Bill, May 30, 1774, to James Marshall for costs involved in printing a book.

1096. Receipt, June 6, 1774, of James Marshall to Jonathan Robinson.

1097. Bill, June 10, 1774, of purchase by James Marshall from Jonathan Robinson, Wilmington.

1098. Receipt, June 11, 1774, “settled accounts with Catrine Jones.  The 12^th set out a voyge (sic) with Andrew Cox.”  Reverse has notations.

1099. Will, June 15, 1774, of Nathaniel Pennock.

1100. Receipt, August 24, 1774, of John Buffington to Thomas Hoopes.  Witnessed by Richard Baker.

1101. Receipt, August 31, 1774, of James Marshall to Thomas Tucker, collector.

1102. Bill, 1774, of John Buffington to Joshua Clayton for various work:  flour casks, three days work in harvest, hoping and “diging (sic) the grave.”  Received of Richard Buffington, executor, by Joshua Clayton.

1103. Various memorandums, including a note that states “Wm. Buffington dyed (sic) October 23 ,1774.” A statement on taxation, figures, and a memo referencing 1776.

1104. Inventory, November 1, 1774, of John Buffington’s good and chattels.

1105. Minutes, November 1774, of the November Term of the county commissioners.

1106. Receipt, October 1774, of James Marshall to Joseph Crukshank for printing blank warrants for collectors and assessors, quills and wafers.

1107. Receipt, May 1774, of John Buffington to William Mann for weaving.

1108. Receipt, November 24, 1774, of Richard Buffington, executor, to the estate of John Buffington to William Keech.

1109. Promissory note, November 24, 1774, to Jane Buffington or Richard Buffington, executors.  This note was not executed.

1110. Conditions of the sale of land, November 24, 1774, and the crops on it.  Signed by Jane Buffington and Richard Buffington. (see #1111).

1111. Vendue, November 24, 1774, held by Jane Buffington and Richard Buffington. (see #1110, 1112, 1113, and 1114). 2 pages.

1112. Vendue, November 24, 1774, continued. 2 pages. (see #1111, 1113, and 1114).

1113. Vendue, November 24, 1774, continued. 1 page. (see# 1111, 1112, and 1114).

1114 – 1118. Vendue list, November 25, 1774, a list of vendue purchasers and what they purchased.

1119. Receipt, 1773, of John Buffington to George Fanfit for one new wheel and mending.

1120. Receipt, November 29, 1774, The cost of an evaluation of the estate of the late Moses Waites received of James Marshall by Henry Hayes, Sheriff.

1121. Receipt, December 6, 1774, of James Marshall by the hands of Humphry Marshall to John Steinmetz.

1122. Receipt, December 6, 1774, of purchase of molasses by Humphry Marshall from Townsend and Jn. White.  Signed by John Johnson.

1123. Receipt, December 9, 1774, of Richard Buffington, executor to the estate of John Buffington.  Receipt not executed.

1124. Bill, December 19, 1774, of purchases  of clothing by John Buffington in November 1773, from Jonathan Lewis. Itemized.

1125. Account, 1771-1774, of John Buffington to John Ford for agricultural work.  Itemized.  Affirmed by Warrick Miller, December 10, 1774.

1126. Receipt, December 19, 1774, of James Marshall for purchase from Wade and Hemphill, Wilmington.

1127. Receipt, December 20, 1774, of John Buffington to George Seed for weaving. Signed by Richard Baker.

1128. Bill, December 27, 1774, for weaving by William Atkinson, from 1773 – 1774, to John Buffington. Itemized. Signed by Richard Baker.

1129. Bill, December 23, 1774, from Elisebeth Brown, for work done, to John Buffington.  Signed by Warrick Miller.

1130. Account, December 31, 1774, of money paid by Thomas Townsend at sundry times on the account of James Heaston from 1766 to 1774.

1131. Bill, 1774, of Nathan Edward paid for John Fleming.  Itemized meals, beverages and provisions for horse.

1132. Receipt, 1774, of John Buffington for flour to John Flower

1133. Receipt, 1774, of John Buffington to Samuel Rhea.  Itemized.

1134. Receipt, 1774, of John Buffington to Abiah Taylor.

1135. Account, 1774, of John Buffington to Joseph Hollis for blacksmith work done.  Itemized.  (Note by G Cope:  see watermark.)

1136. Letter, February 22, 1774, informing “Friend Marshall” about the session at Orphan’s Court for James and Sarah Marshall.  The writer mentions Mr. Valentine. From Henry H. Graham.

1137. Receipt, January 3, 1775, for charges from John and Peter Buffington in court for John Buffington.  Signed by H. H. Graham.

1138. Receipt, January 4, 1775, of Richard Buffington, executor of John Buffington, for “crying his vendue.” Signed by Thomas Geen. (Gheen?)

1139. Receipt, January 15, 1775, of Jane Buffington to Eli Bentley.

1140. Bill, January 16, 1775, of John Buffington to David Ramsey for work done.  Itemized. Signed by Richard Baker.

1141. Bill, January 24, 1775, of purchase by Jonathan Buffington for James Marshall from Jonathan Robinson, Wilmington.

1142. Receipt, January 26, 1775, of James Marshall to George Mackman.

1143. Receipt, January 31, 1775, of Richard Buffington for the use of Isaac Whelen by Hunt Downing.

1144. Appeals, 1774-1775, when and where held, townships and collectors’ names.

1145. Receipt, February 8, 1775, of Richard Buffington in regards to his late father’s mortgage from Amos S___ (?) on behalf of the trustees.

1146. Receipt, March 1, 1775, of Richard Buffington, executor, to Amos S___ (?), Loan Office, Philadelphia.

1147. Indenture, February 21, 1775, between James and Sarah Marshall and Humphry Lloyd.

1148. Receipt, April 12, 1775, of James Marshall for three years Gazette to Hall and Sellers.

1149. Account, May 5, 1775, for James Marshall for sales of barrels of flour and purchases made between October 5, 1774 and May 5, 1775.

1150. Bill, May 19, 1775, of John Buffington to Jonathan Buffington for grinding of wheat and other work.  Signed by Richard Baker.

1151. Receipt, August 1774, of John Buffington to James Woodward for work done.  Received from Richard Buffington  by James Woodward.

1152. Bill, June 25, 1775, for purchases by James Marshall from Andrews and Bryan, Wilmington. (G. Cope notes: pottery)

1153. Bill of Lading, June 15, 1775, for goods shipped by Sharry and Sandeman (?), upon the ship Polly and Lydia, William Adamson, shipmaster.  Shipped out of Road of Bastow and bound for Philadelphia. Signed by William Adamson.

1154. Bill, July 26, 1775, for purchases by James Marshall from Benedict Dorsey, Philadelphia.  Itemized.

1155. Letter, July 24, 1775, of John Adams, delegate, Philadelphia, to his wife. Copy.  Reverse of document has extract of letter from John Adams to James Warren, WaterTown.

1156. Bill, August 1775, of purchases by James Marshall for printing and transcribing rate book.  Allowed August 1775 term.

1157. Bill, August 1775, of Commissioners, Assessors and Collector’s on the provincial tax.

1158. Receipt, September 4, 1775, of James Marshall for the use of Catherine Jones to Andrew Cope.  Witnessed by Jonathan Valentine.

1159. Bill, October 5, 1775, for purchases by John Buffington to Joseph Martin, 1773-1774.  Signed by Richard Baker.

1160. Receipt, October 21, 1775, for purchases by James Marshall for Commissioners stationery supplies from Joseph Crukshank.

1161. Vendue, October 31, 1775, of George Pierce’s estate by cash received.  Lists names and amounts.

1162. Receipt, November 4, 1775, of James Marshall to Andrews and Bryan.

1163. Receipt, November 9, 1775, of Richard Buffington, executor, for a coffin to Thomas Jefferis.

1164. Receipt, November 9, 1775, of Richard Buffington on account of Joshua Buffington to Abiah Taylor.

1165. Receipt, November 15, 1775, of Richard Buffington, executor, to Isaac Buffington.

1166.  Bill, November 20, 1775, of John Buffington to Robert Buffington for work down from 1773 to 1775.  Signed by Warrick Miller. Itemized.

1167. Receipt, November 27, 1775, of John Buffington to Mary Buffington for eleven months work. 

1168. Receipt, November 27, 1775, of John Buffington to Joshua Buffington for seven months work. 

1169.  Bill, December 5, 1775, of John Buffington to James Marshall for work done from 1771 to 1774.  Itemized.

1170. Promissory note, December 28, 1775, to Francis Miller from Daniel Mercer (?).  Document is faded.

1171. Bill, December 29, 1775, from John Buffington to William England for work done on horses.

1172. Receipt, undated, for Abraham Ford to William Temple’s estate for shearing sheep.  Also from Hugh Glenn to P. Estate an order on Joel Baily.

1173. Account, December 4, 1774, of William Temple’s estate to James Marshall.

1174. Receipt, January 12, 1776, of Caleb Pierce for his father’s coffin to Thomas Jefferis, jr.

1175. Receipt, February 6, 1776, of Richard Buffington, executor, to Joel Bailey for surveying the plantations wheat field.

1176. Receipt, February 14, 1776, of John Buffington to Nathan Cooper for receipt of payment for an August 10, 1774 bill.

1177. Bill, February 20, 1776, payment for 1770 bill for purchases by John Buffington of George Martin.

1178. Statement, March 2, 1776, by James Marshall on the subject of young people and work.

1179.  General Account, 1776, of both taxes.  Townships, collectors and amounts listed.  James Marshall to the board.

1180. Dispute, March 4, 1776, over property between Joseph Hollis and David Gill.

1181. Receipt , March 10, 1776, for bill dated 1771 for John Buffington to John Clayton for weaving.

1182. Receipt, March 26, 1776, for bill dated 1773 for John Buffington to Stephen Harlan for flax seed.

1183. Receipt, April 7, 1776, for bill dated 1776 for Rocket Sulaven (sic) to Henry Jims (sic) for the purchase of a silk handkerchief. Henry Jims, executor.

1184. Bond, April 8, 1776, of Archibald Young, West Bradford, to James Marshall.  Witnessed by Joshua Marshall and Hannah Marshall.

1185.  Bill, 1775-1776, from the Estate of Richard Armit to the Estate of Dan Offley, Philadelphia.  Itemized purchases which seem to be related to blacksmithing house related items.

1186. Receipt, May 7, 1776, of James Marshall for his son to Mary Kendall.

1187. Receipt, June 29, 1776, of James Marshall for carrying his newspaper to Jane Peoples.

1188. Testimony, August 7, 1776, that Robert McElhany and four men came and took a man’s gun.  One of the men’s names was Sampson Thomas.  Details given. Owner of gun not named.

1189. Receipt, September 4, 1776, of James Marshall by the hand of Humphry Marshall for two years of the Gazette to Hall and Sellers.

1190. Receipt, August 31, 1776, for bill dated 173-1774 of John Buffington to Jonathan Morris. Signed by Joseph Pennock.

1191. Indenture, September 26, 1776, of Lydia Mill, daughter of Francis Miller, East Bradford, to apprentice to James and Sarah Marshall, West Bradford to the learn the art of housewifery for five years and three months. 

1192. Receipt, October 9,1776, of James Marshall to James Cambell.

1193. Receipt, October 14, 1776, of James Marshall for boarding his son Moses while at school to Mary Kendall.

1194. Receipt, October 14 1776, of James Marshall by Isaac Haines to Jacob James.

1195. Receipt, January 25, 1777, for 1773 bill from John Cramer to John Buffington for one day braking hemp.

1196. Letter, December 19, 1776, from N. Way, Wilmington,  to James Marshall, forks Brandywine, about James’ son Moses.

1197. Receipt, January 26, 1777,  for bill from the estate of John Buffington to John Quigley for trashing wheat.

1198. Receipt, January 25, 1777, of Richard Buffington, executor, to James Trimble.

1199. Receipt, January 26, 1777, of Richard Buffington, executor, for payment of a 1773 bill from John Buffington to Robert Woodward.

1200. Receipt, February 12, 1777, for payment of 1774 bill to Jane and Richard Buffington, executors, from Alice Shaw for work.

1201. Account, undated, of amounts remaining to Jane Buffington and her children and received of Daniel Leonard.

1202. Account, February 7, 1777, of Jane and Richard Buffington, executors of John Buffington.

1203. Agreement, 1777, between Joseph Buffington and Joseph Hanie. Rough draft.

1204. Indenture, 1776, addendum pertaining Hannah Yearseley who was a minor at the time of the original indenture.  She and her husband Robert Yearseley state that they have received their full dividend and release tract to William Hawley.

1205. Agreement, June 21, 1777, between Humphry Lloyd, East Caln, and Jacob Happersett, East Caln.

1206. Receipt, January 12, 1777, for payment of a May 1774 bill from John Buffington to Thomas Woodward for wool and tar.

1207. Affirmation of Allegiance and Fidelity, August 10, 1777, certificate of Joshua Marshall, West Bradford.  Signed by Benjamin Pascal.

1208. Receipt, July 29, 1777, of James Marshall two blankets for the use of the Contential troops by Thomas Cheyney.

1209. Receipt, December 9, 1778, to James Marshall from J. Pugh for the bearer, a load of hay.

1210. Receipt, 1778, of payment for land to Isaac Nutt and Beninah Nutt, one of the daughters of John Newland from John Newland, son and heir of the deceased.  (G. Cope notes:  see Deed Book I 3 page172-3 where this is recorded.  Dated April 15, 1778. Witnesses Arthur Ellis and John Thompson.  Also a similar paper of same date signed by Hannah Newlin, another daughter of John:  same consideration Daniel Meredith testifies before John Graves, Esq., January 15, 1814, as to signature of Arthur Ellis.)

1211. Articles of Agreement , December 1778, between Benjamin Powel (Towel?), Miller and James Gibbons, husbandman. 2 pages, not executed.

1212. Receipt, undated, of John Buffington for flour and freight to J. Lewden.

1213. Receipt, undated, of John Buffington for sales of flour.  Itemized.

1214. Receipt, undated, of John Buffington for flour and freight.

1215. Promissory note, undated, of John Buffington to George Wilkinson.  Witnessed by John Dickey.

1216. Receipt, undated, for purchases by John Buffington from Thomas Pim by the hand of John “thy son.”

1217. Receipt, June 10, for flour and freight, from John Buffington to Thomas Canby, jr.

1218. Public notice, undated, concerning the Gazette, Journal and Free-Mans Journal newspapers.  Papers will be supplied every Thursday morning and the will be left at Frederick Craig’s Stationer in Wilmington. 

1219. Taxes, undated, lists names and amounts and freemen names.  (Note: probably W. Bradford before 1798 – Curtis Buffington bought land in 1798.)

1220. Power of Attorney, undated, from Mary James to Joseph Gibbins, Humphry Marshall and William Harvey.  She requests that they represent her against the executors of her husband’s estate as they have not fulfilled the will.  She explains. 

1221. Draft, undated, of James McFarlan’s land.  Memorandum states mistake with a previous survey.

1222. Receipt, undated, for John, Jacob, Robert, Joshua and Richard for clothing.

1223. Poem, undated, “Fragments upon Dr. Franklin – by a British Officer.”  Copy.

1224. Accounts, undated, for Sarah Marshall, lists of Bonds, the full contents of inventory with amounts.

1225. Estate, undated, concerning Ann Parker’s late husband’s property.  Lists what she wants reserved for her and her children.  Benjamin Taylor agrees to bind himself with John Edge, Humphry Marshall and Thomas Pim to pay the remainder of the appraisements when opportunity serves.  Other commitments recorded.

1226. Draft, undated, “A Representation of ye Mill Dams on Brandiwine (sic) by H. M.” Drawings and information on seven dams build across the Brandywine Creek in NewcastleCounty in regards to a petition for a sluice.  His opinion on that. Document is in two pieces.

1227. List, undated, of Townships, Constables and Inspectors.

1228. Collection form letter, 177__, form letter for collections in ChesterCounty signed by Jesse Bonsall and Robert Mendenhall.

1229. Draft, undated, of Joseph Buffington’s field.

1230. Bond, 17__, blank form letter for a bond to James Marshall.

1231. Letter, undated, to Governor John Penn form the County Commissioners concerning residents in London Britain, East and West Nottingham townships who refuse to pay taxes to Chester County because they state their property lays south of the Pennsylvania line.  Aggressiveness towards civil officers is mentioned. The writer mentions the lime making industry. Copy.

1232. Music, undated, transcribed music notation of the titles: Young Strephon He Went, Charming Phillis, Harvest Home, July 5, 1777, As Blythe as the Lyme, Cackling of the Hens, Lads and Lassies, and March in Rinaldo.  Treble clef music.

1233.  Bond, undated, start of a bond between Jacob Buffington and Richard Buffington.  Mathematical computations on rest of document.

1234. Quarter Sessions, undated, the petition of J. M. of West Bradford.  Unexecuted. Document in poor condition.

1235. Assessment, undated, Charlestown township, lists names and amounts, also Freemen.  Only top half of document.

1236. Summons, December 28, 1775, of Daniel Cornog, Collector of WillistownTownship, to the Day of Appeal.  Signed by T. Levis and Tho. Taylor.

1237. Assessment, undated, perhaps the bottom half of #1235?  Lists names and amounts.

[Book 4 Ms. 77045]

1238. “Strasburg Road” detailed foldout map of the road, with rives and creeks, houses, Mason and Dixon line, notes added by Gilbert Cope (1879), etc.

1239. “Joel Baily to Joshua Buffington lease” West Bradford, April 1, 1780. Buffington to rent Baily’s farm, signed.

1240. Note, April 14, 1780, from James Reed to James Marshall, request to pay Joel Baily.

1241. Receipt, March 7, 1781, Dr. Moses Marshall paid to Da[ ] Jackson.

1242. Letter, Sept. 8, 1780, Philadelphia, to [Moses Marshall] from “Cad Morris” [Cadwalleder] tells of capturing ships {“prizes”] [British?]and sharing in wealth of same.

1242.5. Letter, Sept. 16, 1780, Westtown, to Uncle [Humphry Marshall] from Jo Gibbons, informing Humphry Marshall of death of Gibbon’s father.

1243. “Scale of Depreciation shall be the rule to determine the value of several debts, contracts and demands…” from Jan 5, 1777 to Jan. 5, 1781 “A true copy”

1244. Bill, April 30, 1781, Doctor Nicholas Way, from Sharp Delany, for medicine.

1245. Bill, April 30, 1781, [Doctor] Nicholas Way, from Sharp Delaney, for medicine. Fragment.

1246. Account, Doctor Nicholas Way, to Humphry Marshall. Undated.

1247. Bill, April 30, 1781, Doctor Nicholas Way to Sharp Delany for medicine. [duplicate of 1244?]

1248. Apprenticeship agreement, May 1, 1781 between Jane McLoughlin, daughter of Benjamin McLoughlin to James Marshall to learn housewifery. West Bradford.

1248.5. Letter, May 18, 1781, to Moses Marshall from Cadr. [Cadwalleder] Evans. Advice on choosing a wife.

1249. “Invoice on sundry drugs & medicines sent to Doctor Moses Marshall at Wilmington by David Jackson & Co. of Philadelphia, to be sold on their joint acct. the sale to neat a profit to the concern of 40 [per cent] on the [ ] cost, Aug. 14, 1781” Moses Marshall.

1250. “Reports Sept. 7, 1781” “Genl. Cornwallis at Yorktown (on York River) & Gloucester with 5000 troops strongly fortified – Count de Grasse arrived in Chesapeake with 28 Sail of the Line & expects hourly to be joined by Wm. Barras from Rhode Island with 8 Ships of the Line – His Excellency Gen. Washington, Mons.r Rochambeau and Chattellus with about 8000 troops have passed thro Wilmington with a very large Train of Artillery Baggage & is on their way to the head of Elk.” Moses Marshall.

1251. Letter, Newport, Sept. 10, 1781, to [Moses Marshall] from John [Pirie], asking for medicine.

1252. Bill [?]. Sept. 11, 1781, from Ziba Ferris for “nest of drawers with the stuff” shelves and counter.

1253. Bill, Sept. 12, 1781, Moses Marshall from Da[vid] Jackson & Co., for paint colors.

1254. Statement, Oct. 1, 1781, that James Marshall had taken an affirmation of Alligiance, which John Hannam had seen (certificate is now lost or mislaid)

1255. “Entered into partnership with Doctor David Jackson of Philadelphia…” Aug. – Oct. 1781, with Moses Marshall to sell medicine and share profits. Inside is a detailed list of expenses of Moses Marshall after arrival in Wilmington, March 20, 1781.

1256. “Invoice of Sundry Drugs & medicines sent to Moses Marshall & Co. of Wilmington, by Da[vid] Jackson & Co. of Phila. Cot. 3, 1781” with list of items.

1257. “Prices of the following medicine, Cot. 4, 1781” Moses Marshall

1258. Letter, Oct. 11, 1781, to Moses Marshall from Townsend Speakman, with list of current prices of medicine.

1259. Bill, Oct. 27, 1781, for schooling of Jane McLoughlin, on account of James Marshall, from John Lockhart, West Bradford School.

1260. Letter, undated, to Moses Marshall in Wilmington, from P. Evans. Goes to see executions of two men.

1261. Letter (partial), undated, Moses Marshall writes of recent events, Washington and wife and “a considerable number of troops have passed through Wilmington lately” [letter addressed to Townsend Speakman, Philadelphia.

1262. Note of drugs, undated, John Pirie to Moses Marshall, Wilmington.

1263. Bill, Dec. 1, 1781, Moses Marshall from T. Speakman, for drugs.

1264. Bill, 1781, Moses Marshall from Reynolds & Troth for making waistcoats and breeches.

1265. Letter, Dec. 3, 1781, from Doctor Elijah Brown to Moses Marshall, with request for drugs.

1266. “Account in Co.” 1781, Moses Marshall for medicine [with Dr. Jackson]

1267. Letter, Jan. 1, 1782, Head of Elk, from George Wallace[?] to Moses Marshall, request for medicine.

1268. “Recitals for deed from Jos. Woodward to &c. Aaron Clayton’s land Courses of” 1782?

1269. Bill, Feb. 14, 1782, John Wall bought of Thos. Carpenter for four barrels of “condemned” flour.

1270. Account, 1781-1782, Moses Marshall, expenses.

1271. Account, May 1781-March 1782, Doctor Nicholas Way to Moses Marshall, debtor to cash lent, medicine, etc.

1272. List of medicine with prices, account of Dr. Nicholas Way with Moses Marshall on reverse [see 1271]

1273. Letter, March 25, 1782, to Moses Marshall, from William Wollerton with request for medicine.

1274. Letter, March, 26, 1782, to [?] from Moses Marshall, sending snakeroot and other medicine.

1275. Bill, April 29, 1782, [Moses Marshall], from RobertTowers, Junr. For medicine.

1276. Letter, Aug. 11, 1782, to Moses Marshall, from Jonathan Sellers asking for money and worm powder.

1277. “Inoculation List 1782,” booklet, Moses Marshall, list of those inoculated against [smallpox]

1278. [“Inoculation List 1782,” booklet, Moses Marshall, list of those inoculated against [smallpox] continuation of 1277]

1279. Letter, Aug. 13, 1782, to James Marshall, from John Jones, regarding need for a land survey.

1280. Letter, Oct. [1], 1782, to Joseph Buffington from Joshua Buffington, regarding needing money for bail? “I has had my tryall and am acquaited although held to security of one thousand pounds…”

1281. “C. Peirce to Jason Davis” Caleb and Hannah Peirce to Davis for land in Port RoyalTownship, Nov. 2, 1782.

1282. “Maryland Expedition,” Diary [1 page] of travel, Nov. 1782, Moses Marshall.

1283. Receipt, Nov. 27, 1782, John Jones pays George Hoo[f]man for land.

1284. Letter, Dec. 13, 1782, to Moses Marshall from [Baily], wants Moses Marshall to go to sea with him.

1285. Account, 1778-1783, Peter Whitaker debtor to Caleb Way “Peter Whitaker’s account”

1286. Account, 1782-1783, Eli Shugart debtor to Harlin Cloud.

1287. “Memorandum of Expenses on Journey to New York &c with James Trimble jr.” June 1783, Moses Marshall. Includes food, lodging, etc.

1288. “July 20, 1783… People assembled on J. B[arner?] hill” list of names (men and women) “Besides nearly as many more which I didn’t know or can’t recollect.” On reverse reference to fruit and drink in absence of whortleberries (possible reference to a picnic).

1289. “Appraisement Jane Ramsey Sept. 5, 1783.” List of household goods. 

1290. Receipt, Sept. 5, 1783, John Young Executor of Jane Ramsey, paid to James Marshall.

1291. Receipt, Sept. 27, 1783, Moses Marshall paid to John Haines for saddle.

1292. “Red Lyon Oct. 14, 1783 Ticket” categories are “Censors, assembly, Sheriffs, Coroners” with list of names under each.

1293. “Censors Chatham 1783” with list of names.

1294. Drafts of petition, undated, regarding proposal for moving the county seat from Chester (reference to Downingtown and Centre House, West Bradford)

1295. Bond, Nov. 2, 1783, James Marshall, to Alice Pennock.

1295.5. Letter, Feb. 10, 1784, James Chandler to Humphry Marshall, complaint against Abiah Taylor about a cow.

1296. Petition, undated, regarding road from Strasburg to Philadelphia. Also a poem dated Sept. 4, 1784 and note on sermon of Joshua Hoopes. [pages from a commonplace book?]

1297. Letter, April 4, 1784, Philip Jones to Moses Marshall, on behalf of the Preparative Meeting “come speedily & request a certificate as the neglect thereof gives trouble and concern to the meeting..”

1298. Letter, April 6, 1784, Abraham [Marshall] to [Moses Marshall] regarding rent due doe [tavern?]

1299. Account, May 25, 1784, for casks of [flour].

1300. Notes of money received from Humphry Marshall, for the maintenance of Ann Martin “idiot daughter” of George Martin by the Bradford Monthly Meeting. Also list of plant names with numbers (primarily by genus, and grouped under headings of “Diandria Monogynia” “Triandria Monogynia” etc., Linnaeus)

1301. Note of lumber, Aug. 8, 1784.

1302. Letter, Sept. 2, 1784, to William Miller Jr., London, from Joseph Buffington regarding a debt.

1303. Letter, Sept. 2, 1784, to William [Milles?] from Joseph Buffington, regarding a debt.

1304. Promissory note, Sept. 1784, John Clark to pay Peter [Salhald?]

1305. Promissory note, April 23, 1784, [Benjamin Clark] to be paid to John Westen.

1306. “Land possessed by Joseph Smith,” Dec. 18, 1784, notes on property with meets and bounds, draft of land, etc. “J.M” [James Marshall?]

1307. Account, 1782-1784, of Joseph Buffington debtor to Isaac Marshall.

1308. Note, Feb. 15, 1785, Benjamin Few asking Ephraim Buffington to let John Mercer have corn.

1309. Note, Feb. 21, 1785, to William Carpenter from John Taylor to pay Moses Marshall.

1310. “Articles of agreement” between John Woodward and Richard Buffington of West Bradford, regarding allowing access to a piece of land, March 28, 1785, [John Buffington].

1311. Form for bond, 1784, Moses Marshall.

1312. Letter, April 18, 1785, to James Marshall, from Charles Dillworth, asking Marshall to provide warrant for land for Adams Richards (finds no land there!)

1313. “At a Court of Quarter Sessions…June 2, 1785” directions for laying out a road from William Englands Smith shop, Center House, West Bradford to Cobbs Creek, near the fording place near John Sellers Mill.

1314. Account, 1785, of Moses Marshall, for horseshoeing.

1315. Letter, June 25, 1785, to Moses Marshall from John Hannum requesting medicine.

1316. Letter, July 22, 1785, Wilmington, to [?] from D. [Bush?] about an invention

1317. Bill, Aug. 8, 1785, Joseph Buffington from Joel Baily for cleaning clock.

1318. “Now in Arrears” list of money due with names and amounts, Sept. 10, 1785, Moses Marshall.

1319. Accounts, Sept. 1785, list of amounts due with initials and musings on how to proceed in form of poem, Moses Marshall [see 1318]

1320. Printed form, Oct. 6, 1785, for oath or affirmation of Allegiance, signed by Dan Griffithy. Name of person affirming crossed out.

1321.  Bond, Nov. 3, 1785, Caleb Peirce of Newlin Twp to trustees of general loan office of PA.

1322. Affirmation of allegiance of Jacob Marsh, Oct. 7, 1785, signed by Dan Griffithy.

1323. Receipt, Nov. 18, 1785, of James Marshall for money paid to HM.

1324. Receipt, Dec., 23, 1785, of James Marshall for money paid Elizabeth Wible[?].

1325. “A rough draft of conditions to be copied in the sale book” related to sale of effects of Joseph Buffington, decd. On reverse, land draft and measurements.

1326. “Award, Exec. of Joseph Buffington to Alexander Graham”

1327. Draft of legal document related to the settlement of estate of Joseph Buffington by James Marshall, undated.

1328. Receipt, Jan, 27, 1786, of James Marshall for money paid to Thomas Gibbons, estate of Joseph Buffington.

1329. Account, Feb. 1786. James Marsahll, for fabric.

1330. Receipt, Feb. 2, 1786, of George Stern for receiving payment from estate of Joseph Buffington.

1331. Receipt, Feb. 11, 1786, of Mary Jones for receiving payment from Humphry Marshall in estate of Joseph Buffington. 

1332. Receipt, Feb. 25, 1786, of Benjamin Dowel for receiving payment for taxes in estate of Joseph Buffington.

1333. Promissory note, March 1, 1786, of Benjamin  Clark, to pay Benjamin Miller [?].

1334. Observations on nature, March – May 1786, gives dates of flowering and return of birds, etc.

1335. Accounts related to estate of Joseph Buffington, Feb.-March 1786, James Marshall.

1336. Account of Peter Osborne related to estate of Joseph Buffington, March 21, 1786.

1337. Account, March 23, 1786, related to Joseph Buffington estate?

1338. James Marshall’s county tax for 1785, signed by Charles Dilworth.

1339. Bill, April 25, 1786, [ ?] Marshall for salt bought of James Brian.

1340. Brief notes, undated, about making “a complete collection and send to Dr. Lettsom to be presented to the King” of “curiosities” etc., would need financial help to do this. HM?

1341. Receipt, July 11, 1786, from Trustees of General Loan Office, deed from Joshua and Rachel Peirce, to George Peirce, dated 1750, signed by Caleb Peirce.

1342. Promissory note, Aug. 11, 1786, from William Chaffen to pay James Marshall.

1343. “Small plant in Claytons Meadow August 11^th 1786” with botanical description of same. Undated.  [1786?] “Sun dew Drosera”

1344. “A species of Purselane with 3 stigmas” with description of plant. Undated [1786?]. On reverse, “Convallaria” with description.

1345. “A Small Evergreen from the B[lu? (hole in paper)] with description, also note on side of paper “Small Plant by Brandywine, very tender, Florkia palustre.” Undated.

1346. Promissory note, Aug. 23, 1786, Benjamin Clark to pay Joseph Martin.

1347. Letter, Philadephia,. Sept. 12, 1786, to Humphry Marshall from Thomas & George Eddy regarding letter of C Eddy that hasn’t yet reached Humphry Marshall.

1348. Receipt, Sept. 30, 1786, from Humphry Marshall to Halls & Sellers for subscription to Gazette.

1349. Note, Oct. 17, 1786, from Alexander Greham to James Marshall, to give bearer Thomas Martin “the several notes belonging to me.”

1350. Note, Nov. 1, 1786, from Daniel Warner to Jacob Marshall to pay Abraham Marshall money.

1351. Bill, Oct. 29,1785, of Joseph Buffington from John Kinard for fabric, settled nov. 6, 1786 as part of estate of Joseph Buffington.

1352. Note, Nov. 23, 1786, from Samuel Sellers to James Marshall regarding paying a bill.

1353. Letter (drafts?), Nov. 12, 1786, from [ ], West Bradford, to Charles Eddy, merchant, London. Discusses accounts between them, seeds and plants sent with Humphry Marshall’s desire that they be sold, also sales of American Grove, a cask to go to Sir Joseph Banks, etc. Unsigned, Humphry Marshall?

1354. Affirmation of allegiance of Richard Buffington, Oct. 10, 1786, before Thomas Cheyney.

1355. Account, 1777-1786, of Joseph Buffington to John McCarty for bottles, planes (“plains”), plow, gouge, etc. settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington.

1356. Account, Dec. 15, 1786, of John Hoops. Short list of  types of currency with equivalents.

1357. Account, 1784-1786, of Joseph Buffington to John Shugart for  spikes, brads, nails, horseshoes, gudgings, sprigs. Settled as part of Joseph Buffington estate.

1358. “Interest Aug. 11, 1786,” short list of amounts.

1359. Account, April 30, 1786, of Thomas Marshall to Caleb Marshall for making coats, breeches, etc. Settled 1787.

1360. Bill, Feb. 20, 1779, Joseph Buffington debtor to William Speakman, for a spade. settles Jan. 2, 1787 as part of estate of Joseph Buffington.

1361. Deed, Feb. 2, 1787, John Fling to John McArthur 3 acres. transaction related to Joseph Buffington estate settlement.

1362. “Appt.d. Feby Term 1787. Road to 1787 Bradford Meeting, James Marshall” Address by [James Marshall?] to jury to view, discounting need for this road..

1363. Receipt, Feb. 9, 1787, of David Lewis for Alexander Smith for money owed.

1364. Receipt, Feb. 13, 1787, of Mary Hance for James Marshall (settlement of estate of Joseph Buffington.

1365. Bill, 1780-1781, of Joseph Buffington debtor to Isaac Johnson, for horse stud fee, settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington by Moses Marshall, Sept. 15, 1788.

1366. Bill, June 20, 1782, Joseph Buffington debtor to Emmer Jefferis, for horse stud service. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington, March 10, 1787 by James Marshall.

1367. Bill, March 1780, Joseph Buffington debtor to Joseph Temple, for one barrow hog. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington, 1787, by James Marshall.

1368. Bill, July 30, 1784, Joseph Buffington debtor to Joshua Marshall. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington, Feb. 24 [no year given], by Joshua Marshall.

1369. “Lease – to be wrote,” March 10, 1787, between John Woodward and Isaac Speakman.

1370. Letter, March 10, 1787, to James Marshall, from John Jones requested deeds and papers.

1371. Bill, 1784-1785, Joseph Buffington debtor to Daniel Leonard, for laying floor in house, stairs, etc. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington, March 20, 1787.

1372. Note, April 13, 1787, from John Clark.

1373. “Mem. There is an acct. in Caleb Peirce’s Book against Wm. Cooper, Viz.” 1787

1373.1 Letter, [May 24, 1787], from Andrew [Laffan], to Humphry Marshall about bill of lading for linen from Baker & Co., Cork.

1373.2 Bill of lading for “one piece linen cloth” from Mess. Deaves, Baker & Abel, May 23, 1787, Cork

1374. Account, June 6, 1787, Benjamin Clark debtor to Baily for [medicine and doctor’s visit].

1375. Account, 1787, Thomas Hoopes, “expects allowance for the above… & will have 5 years interest if he takes Kiszia’s child &c.”

1376. Account, 1787, “A waste of paper so much, June 6, 1787,” related to estate settlement of [Joseph Buffington].

1377. Notes, undated, regarding Arnold Mitchener’s mortgage, etc. [written as if part of a letter].

1378. “In Joseph Buffington’s Vendue Paper, March 22, 1781” notes on items sold?

1379. “Estate of Joseph Buffington Deceased with the Dr. & Cr. So far as yet settled as follows…Calculations made June 8, 1787”

1380. “Amount of Bonds &c” list of names and amounts, 1787.

1381. Promissory note, July 24, 1787, of Benjamin Clark to pay John Shugart.

1382. Bill, Aug. 1784, Joseph Buffington debtor to Isaac Shunk for “curing a horse” etc. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington, Aug. 23, 1787.

1383. Promissory note, July 5, 1787, to be paid to Benjamin Clark.

1384. “Francis & Sarah Armit Acct..,” Aug. and Sept. 1787, Henry Paschall in account with Francis Armit and Sarah Armit (as heirs of their grandfather and grandmother)

1385. Receipt, Sept. 24, 1787, Peter Osborn received payment from James Marshall, one of the overseers of the poor of West Bradford, “in part toward keeping my father.”

1386. Letter, Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1787, of Levi Holllingsworth to Humphry Marshall, wants fruit and nut trees, etc., also wants bushels of fruit and nuts.

1387. “A memorandum of agreement made between Elisabeth Durnal of West Bradford and Jacob Marshall, respecting her son Samuel who now liveth with the said Jacob… the said Samuel being nine years of age the 26^th day of July last…” Nov., 7, 1787.

1388. Bill, Philadelphia, Nov. 13[?], 1787, bought of George Ludlam, window glass.

1389. Receipt, Dec. 15, [1787], Pete [Osborn?] from “James Marshall, one of the overseers of the poor of the township of West Bradford,…for one years keeping my father”

1390. Notice, Nov. 29, 1787, “The inhabitants of this township of West Bradford…meet at the Centre House…consider the matter respecting the poor.” By the overseers, Thomas Worth and James Marshall.

1391. Receipt, Dec. 1, 1787, William Woodward for James Marshall.

1392. Bill, 1784, Joseph Buffington debtor to Rebeckah Atherton for cash lent him. Settled as part of estate of Joseph Buffington by John Fling, Dec. 4, 1787.

1393. “At a town meeting held in West Bradford the 24 of December, 1787, agreed that the overseers agree with some person to keep John Temple for the space of about two months…in order to have his leg cured…a shirt likewise he must be furnished with.”

1394. Accounts, 1782-1788, with [James Marshall?], includes references to poor tax and “credit by turnips.”

1395. Draft for sheriff’s sale of property of Thomas Lamborn, 1787 (month and day left blank), to William Lamborn.

1396. Statement by legatees of estate of Joseph Buffington, Jan. 1788, wish to have estate remain in the family and relieve the executor, James Marshall of duties in settling estate. On reverse, reflections on outward appearances. 

1397. Bill, Philadelphia, March 1, 1788, of Townsend Speakman for [?].

1398. Letter, April 8, 1788, from Samuel Sellers to Moses Marshall regarding payment of poor tax.

1399. Promissory note, April 14, 1788,  of Thomas [Shu]ward? to pay Benjamin Clark.

1399.5 Copy by [Gilbert Cope] of document in passion of William Bennett’s daughter in 1879 of agreement for Bennett to teach school, 1789. See item 1400.

1400. Subscription list for a school, May 5, 1788, to be taught by William Bennett and to be overseen by a committee of Concord, Goshen and Bradford Monthly or Preparative Meetings. “And no scholars who have the Itch will be admitted to continue at said school after Discovery thereof till Cured.” With names and amounts.

1401. Account, May 8, 1788, Jacob Marshall for super fine flour.

1402. Account, 1788, of “James” receiving money for corn, flour, etc.

1403. Promissory note, Aug. 30, 1788, Benjamin Clark to pay Caleb Taylor.

1404. “Joseph Buffington Estate Dr. to Elizabeth Baily” Sept. 8, 1788, Moses Marshall.

1405. Promissory note, Sept. 29, 1788, [Benjamin Clark] to pay Benjamin Miller.

1406. Letter, Sept. 20, 1788, to Humphry Marshall from James Kenny on having Moses Marshall write up deeds, other financial matters.

1407. Receipt, Oct., 14, 1788, from Emor Trego for Jacob Marshall one of the executors of estate of James Marshall.

1408. “1787, The 27^th day of August I set Patrick free, and he was to give me eighteen pound of his time and for the money I had on him when he run away, which was about L12..0 I was to pay him for the work he did for me, as high a price as others paid him.” 7 pages of accounts, lists dates, farm work and value of same.

1409. Account, 1787-1788, Jacob Marshall debtor to Henry Paschall for [medicine?].

1410. Receipt, Nov. 30, 1788, from Caleb Peirce to Moses Marshall for money owed.

1411. Letter, Dec. 8, 1788, from Humphry Marshall to “Richard B.” in Dublin, offering a present of some seeds and a copy of American Grove in hopes he may wish to do business with him in future.

1412. Letter, March 6, 1789, “From my school,” from William Bennett to Benjamin Clark, inviting him to come to the school and join the formation of a “Social Society.”

1413. Note, March 21, 1789, James Smith acknowledges he owes money to Benjamin Clark.

1414. Receipt, May 3, 1789, of James Jones, from Humphry Marshall “one of the executors of my grandfather, Evan Jones,” for fifty pounds.

1415. Account, 1788-1789, Moses Marshall debtor to Jacob Marshall for cash.

1416. Promissory note, June 5, 1789, [Benjamin Clark] to be paid to Joseph Martin.

1417. Account, 1788-1789, Richard Armit debtor to clothes, etc.

1418. Letter, May 17, 1789, Baltimore, from William and Mary Underwood, to Benjamin Clark, family news, encourages him to come to Baltimore and teach.

1419. Letter, June, 17, 1789, France, from O.A. Bertrand, “Advocate & Amateur,” to Humphry Marshall, wants to correspond and do business with Humphry Marshall (seeds and plants, offers “fine ruffles,” refers to “Baron Beler” [Baron de Beelen Bertholf].

1420. [“P.S”. to above letter (1419)]

1421. Letter, July 6, 1789, Belvedere bey[ ] Weimar, to Humphry Marshall from Johannes [Reichart]. Letter in German, with list of plants and seeds wanted (English translation of instructions added).

1422. Letter, English translation of above (1421), includes instructions for packing seeds, etc, he has sent Humphry Marshall a fine piece of linen, offers to send him some seeds if he is interested.

1423. Letter, Sept. 1, 1789, Philadelphia, from Thomas Parke to Moses Marshall. Mentions receiving letter to forward to Grimwood, Hudson & Barrit, and has just received letter for Humphry Marshall from France.

1423.5. Letter, Oct. 21, 1789, Philadelphia, from Thomas Parke, to Humphry Marshall regarding when ship sails and that boxes from Humphry Marshall will arrive in time.

1424. Receipt, Nov. 9, 1789, of George Gallaugher for receiving money of Jacob Marshall.

1425. Letter, Oct. 19, 1789, “Head of little Brandywine,” from Baron de Beelen Bertholff to Humphry Marshall, sorry to not find him at home, wishes more seeds.

1426. Wrapper for letter, to Humphry Marshall, with notation, “Recd. Ye 31^st of Octor. 1789. Done with.”

1427. Account, Sept. 1, 1789, list items, names and amounts.

1428. Promissory note, Nov. 26, 1789, Benjamin Clark to pay Joel Harlan.

1429. Accounts, 1789, connected to estate of Caleb Peirce?

1430. Letter, Dec. 19, 1789, NewGarden, to Humphry Marshall from Benjamin Mason, forwarding to Humphry Marshall “lists… from an opulent Friend of mine who lives in sight of Dr. Fothergill’s curious Garden 5 miles from London..” Brief list of plants on reverse with notation “Small paper parcel for Jospeh Cockfield sent forward.”

1431. Receipt, Dec. 21, 1789, of Margaret Worth for money received from Henry Paschall.

1432. Account, 1789, of John Faddas.

1433. Bill, 1787-1789, of Jacob Marshall debtor to Henry Paschall for [medicine?] and a saddle.

1434. Draft for a promissory note, 1789-1790, Moses Marshall.

1435. “Mulenberghs observations on the [uses] which might be made of the plants mentioned” followed by numbered list of plants giving how they can be used in medicine.

1436. “Bill of traveling expenses, R.B, A.B. & M.M.” lists places and expenses with initials of who paid for what. To Virginia? (Potomac ferry and Alexandria mentioned)

1437. “Oh, Pennsylvania,” poem, undated. Expressed concern over state politics.

1438. “A Botanical Description of most of the forrest trees, shrubs &c…by H.M.” rough draft of introduction to Arbustum Americanum. 4 pages. undated.

1439. Sheet from Arbustum Americanum, pages ix through xvi, uncut.

1440. Fragment of page from Arbustum Americanum, “Rosa palustris.”

1441. Sheet from Arbustum Americanum, pages 1 and 2, uncut.

1442. “An explanation of the parts of fructification,” undated, Humphry Marshall, (see page xv in Arbustum Americanum).

1443. List of descriptive terms for plants with definitions, Humphry Marshall.

1444. List of supplies for a trip, includes “Fishing tackle, a small hatchet or tomhawk, oil cloth hat cover” etc. undated.

1445. List of ten plants, with “Wm. Curtis” at bottom, undated.

1446. Alphabetical list of genera with letters assigned indicating how used by man, undated, Humphry Marshall.

1447. “Box Plants Saml. Merian, 1787. Lists twenty-five species with numbers of each.

1448. List of genera, in alphabetical groupings, each followed by a number (numbers range from about 59 to 262). Undated. [possibly references to page numbers of [?]]

1449. Draft of a letter, undated, from Humphry Marshall to [?] in regards to a misunderstanding about  a box sent to [Philadephia].

1450. Notes on various plants, undated, Humphry Marshall.

1451. “A catalogue of seeds, which Baron De Beelen Bertholff desires to have from Mr. Humphrey Marshall,” lists twenty-six names, notation “Sent ye Within” to right of list. Undated on document but pencil notation on sheet “5-30-1879″.

1452. “A List of Plants which Baron De Beelen Bertholff Desires to have from Mr. Humphrey Marshall,” with list of plant names and notation on right of page “Sent ye Within”

1453. “List of the seeds requested from Mr. Humphry Marshall through Dr. Thomas Parke of Philadelphia, by Descemet, nurseryman and florist to the brother of the King” [of France], ca. 1789. In French. List includes close to two hundred plant names. 

1454. “Seed catalogue, 1786,” includes categories for “Seeds” (numbers 1-95) and “Herbaceous plants (numbers 96-144).

1454.5 Lists plant names under headings of Linnaeus sexual system of classification, undated.

1455. List of plant names (genera), numbered 1 through 34, undated. (Similar to 1454.)

1456. Letter, 2^nd day noon, to Humphry Marshall from Will [Thomtons?], asking for advice on best way to plant seeds.

1457. Note of Mathias Kin requesting seeds of horse chestnut (“hars cesznut tree sedds”), etc.

[Book 5 Ms. 77046]

1458. Notes on meets and bounds of deed of Wm. Clayton & Elizabeth his wife, 50 acres, undated.

1459. List of goods with amounts, Sept. 26, 1760 [?].

1460. “Advertisement May 8 1780.” For lost sheep, signed James Smith. On reverse is poem on lost sheep and fair maid.

1461. Letter, Boston, Jan. 11, 1890 to Humphry Marshall (care of Dr. Thomas Parke) from Langier Minot. Request for plants.

1462. Receipt, Feb. 15, 1790, of Richard Buffington, son of John Buffington, decd. To Isaac Taylor.

1463. Account of Betty Faucits, from April 15, 1788. Settled January 15, 1790. Cash, yarn, fabric, etc.

1464. “In General Assembly, read the first time, Wednesday, March 10, 1790, an Act for the better Regulation and Support of the Poor in ChesterCounty.” Printed, 3 p.

1465. Letter, June, 23, 1790, to Humphry Marshall from Grimwood, Hudson & Barnet, Kensington, London. Includes list of plants.

1466. Bond, 4.10.1790, between James Smith of Newlinton, ChesterCounty and Wm. Cloud of East Marlbourough.

1467. Letter, Pittsburg, June 2, 1790, to “Respected Friend” from Moses Marshall alerting him to cask arriving for his uncle, Humphry Marshall.

1468. Notes of [Moses Marshall] 1790, of accounts and distances.

1469. Notes of [Moses Marshall], 1790, of accounts.

1470.  1788-1790 “Account of money laid out since December 25 of 1788.“ Includes some travel and court expenses.

1471. May 11, 1790 notes on accounts.

1472. Receipt, September 1, 1790 of John Todd, Junr.

1473. Draft. “To the honourable the Representatives of the Freemen of the state of Pennsylvania in General Assembly… Petition of Divers of the Inhabitants of the County of Chester…” Against the ‘Test Laws” undated.

1473.5. Draft of a proposed letter of [Moses Marshall] references to seed business and travel, undated.

1474. “Petition” to the Philadelphia Court of Quarter Session from the “divers  of the inhabitants of County of Chester” regards the road from Lancaster to Philadelphia, that 1 ½ mile remains unopened in Blockley.

1475. Receipt. January 3, 1791, of Jacob Marshall from Patrick Rowe .

1476. Receipt. 2.24.1791, of Benjamin Clark for county tax, per Joshua Ashbridge.

1476.5. Invitation from George Pennock and Sarah Wistar Love[?] to Humphry & M. Marshall to Caspar Wistar’s on 10.14.1790.

1477. Promissory note to John Parke, Feb. 18, 1791.

1478. Appointment of William Coates and Jacob Marshall as supervisors of the roads, March 5, 1790.

1479. “A list of the people Buried in Bradford Burying ground since the year came in 1791” lists names and dates through April.

1480. Receipt from Jacob Marshall, 3.17.1791 to Bartholomew Kennelly.

1481. Birth dates of family of Jacob and Margaret Marshall.

1482. Letter, May 30, 1791, Belvedere near Weirmar, to Moses Marshall from J. Reichert, includes long list of plants and seeds wanted. In German.

1483. Letter, August 22, 1791, Charleston, South Carolina, to Moses Marshall, from James M. Walton, request for seeds and plants.

1484.”Roads mended October the Eighth 1791” with list of names and amount credited.

1485. “An assessment made on the inhabitants of the township of West Bradford for amending and repairing the roads in said township for the years 1791 by Wm. Coates and Jacob Marshall.” List names and amounts.

1486. Account, 1791-1797, for James McKorkhill, Dtr. to Richard Milleson. For horseshoeing.

1487. Accounts of tailoring, undated.

1488. Promissory note to David Marshall, March 16, 1792.

1489. “Plants and  Seeds wanted 1791.” For Sir Joseph Banks, J. Reichert, S. Girard.

1490. Accounts, March 1791-January 1792 kept for Patrick Roe [Farm laborer]

1491. Note, March 23, 1792, to Jacob Marshall to pay Caleb Phipps from Jonathan and Elizabeth Harlan.

1492. April 17, 1792 notice to pay William Worthington’s claim against Angus McMin.

1493. Draft of letter, West Bradford, April 13, 1792, from Moses Marshall to Rev. Henry Muhlenberg, on the arrival of the new edition of the Genera Plantarium and Moses Marshall’s desire to pay for a copy. Accounts on reverse.

1494. Account, July 17, 1792 of Jacob Marshall to Gervas Hall for shoes.

1495. Receipt, Sept. 7, 1792, estate of Richard Armitt.

1496. Bill and receipt, July 30, 1792, Jacob Marshall to Joseph Clark.

1497. Letter, June 29, 1792, Kensington, to Moses Marshall from Grimwood, Hudson & Barritt with order and list of plants wanted.

1498. “Harvest work for the year 1792” list farm work, also accounts for 1793.

1499. Bond, legal agreement for James Emery of West Bradford, in behalf of his son, James, to be bound to Rachel Dougherty for the sum of 100 pounds, 8.25.1792 Rachel is unmarried  and pregnant. [more information available in CCArchives records.

1500. Receipts for tax on Richard Armit estate in Southwark, 1790-1792.

1501. Account of female laborer, Nancy Stephens, October 6, 1792 [lost time due to “braking match,” also “half a day lost at the turk to see the camel.”].

1502.  Bill to Hager, October 1792.

1503. Bill of Exchange, Nov. 9, 1792, account of Moses Marshall (to Sir Joseph Banks, London).

1504. Bill for fabric, etc. 1790-1792

1505. Receipt of Jacob Marshall, 1792, paid Moses Pimm for schooling of “his boy Samuel” [fragment]

1506.  Jonathan’s Parke’s bill, Dec. 11, 1792.

1507. Note to Thomas Bull Esq., January 28, 1793, from Ezekiel Leonard on behalf of Benjamin Clark looking to oversee “a parsel of hands” [supervisor?]

1508. Receipt, Feb. 16, 1793 of Moses Marshall from Solomon Harlan.

1509. Letter, Feb. 11, 1793, Richmond, Dublin, to Moses Marshall from [Rd] Burnett with order for plants and seeds.

1510. Bill and receipt, March 25, 1793, of Jacob Marshall to Thomas [& Aaron] Mendenhall.

1511. “Account of the Expenses of building a saw mill.” 1793

1512. Letter, June 18, 1793, Kensington, to Moses Marshall from Grimwood, Hudson & [ ] Barrit with order for seeds and plants.

1513. Accounts of cash paid, 1793.

1514. July -August 1793, record of work time of John Whippoe (laborer)

1515. 1793 record of farm work, includes laborers’ time (“Nothing done the child departed this life”)

1516. “Dr. Rush’s method of treating the malignat Contagious Fever which raged in  Phila. in August and September 1793” [in hand of Moses Marshall]

1517. Receipt, Oct. 6, 1793, of Moses Marshall for Emmor Jefferis, Jr. for stud service for breeding two mares.

1518. “Articles willed by Deborah Park” (“Will proved Sept. 16, 1793”)

1519. “Richard Jones, Note of [ ]” notes regarding estate settlement of Richard Jones, abstract of will, Oct. 1793.

1520. “Account standing in Benj. Clar[k?] school Book, 1793” lists of names and amounts [owed?]

1521. Bill of lading, Dec. 11, 1793, for two boxes of plants and seeds and one of smoking tobacco, for J. [I.?] Reichert, sent to Hamburg on board Brig Lavinia, John Hodge [captain]

1522. “Penal Bill, Jona. Clayton & Saml. Clayton” 12.6.1793. includes accounts.

1523. “Book of Constables Accounts 7c. Commenced January 14, 1794, 15 pages.

1524. Account of James McKorkil, 1794 for whiskey, etc.

1525. Receipt, Feb. 17, 1794 of Richard Buffington for yoke of spotted oxen to Benj. Dowel.

1526. Receipt, Feb. 17, 1794, of Richard Buffington for bay horse sold by Daniel Leonard.

1527. Letter, March 15, 1794, to John Clendenning, from Jos. McClellan, sends him bill of debt.

1528. “Benjamin Clark’s estate in acct with the Exec.” May 1794.

1529. March 31, 1794 warrant for arrest of Thomas Jones for assault of Benjamin Powel. With notation “Rees Jones departed to serve this warrant.”

1530. Account, April 9, 1794, “Jacob Marshall Dbt. to Gervas Hall to mending for Samuel.” For shoes and mending shoes.

1531. Bill, May 24, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Thomas Mendenhall & Co. for molasses.

1532. Bill, May 27, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Thomas Mendenhall & Co. for coffee, sugar, etc.

1533. Bill, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Caleb for tailoring, with note “this is paid.”

1534. Accounts, notes on farming expenses, 1794.

1535. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Mary Rhea.

1536. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Ellis Yarnall, for handsaw files and needles.

1537. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Wm. & Dd. Sellers.

1538. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Joseph Clark.

1539. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Richard Fell.

1540. Bill, June 3, 1794, [JM?] from J. Meisson[?]

1541. Bill, June 3, 1794, [JM?] from William Headman, for earthenware.

1542. Bill, June 3, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from James Stokes.

1543. Bill, June 4, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Alex Bilsland & Co.

1544. Bill, June 4, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Thomas Watkins.

1545. Bill, June 4, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Whelen & Miller, for keg of Copperas.

1546. Note of borrowing money from Sarah Armitt, June 10, 1794. Also black mare foaled, June 11, 1794.

1547. Bill, June 11, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Field & Son for fabric and buttons.

1548. Bill June 11, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jones & Reeve for dry goods.

1549. Bill, June 11, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Benedict Dorsey, for allum and madder.

1550. Bill, June 12, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jones & Reeve, for fabric, etc.

1551. Bill, June 24, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Hebecton for fabric, etc.

1552. Bill, June 25, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Alexander Henry, for fabric, garters, tea spoons, etc.

1553. Accounts, May-June 1794, “My account against John Whippoe from book” and “The account I had against John Whippo” [Jacob Marshall?]

1554. Bill, June 1794, Jacob Marshall from Isaac Harvey for 133 ½ gallons of whiskey.

1555. Notice for jury duty, July 4, 1794, from Jacob Marshall from Joseph McClellan Sheriff.

1556. Bill, July 9, 1794, Moses Marshall, from John Fries for binding.

1557. Bill, July 9, 1794, Moses Marshall from George Pennock for velvet.

1558. Bill, July 18, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Benjamin Holland for fabric, etc.

1559. Promissory note of Jacob Marshall, July 29, 1794, to pay Ebenezer Worth.

1560. Bill, July 25, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Wm. Carpenter for cleaning watch and a shoe buckle.

1561. Bill, July 30, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Coates & Randolph for molasses and ginger.

1562. Bill, July 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Joseph Clark for coffee, etc.

1563. Bill, July 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Coates & Randolph for glass.

1564. Bill, July 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall from George Heberton for fabric and buttons.

1565. Bill, July 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Benjamin Horner & Co.

1566. Bill, July 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall from James Bringhurst Junr & Co. for 1 dozen gimblets sorted.

1567. Bill, Aug. 1, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Benjamin Holland for cotton chintz.

1568. Bill, Aug. 5, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Samuel Harbison for linen.

1569. Bill, Aug. 5, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Thomas Mendenhall for salt, rum, etc.

1570. Bill, Aug. 11, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Jesse Kersey “Invoice of Earthenware”

1571. Account, 1794 with David Marshall.

1572. Note of interest due Aug. 12, 1791from Doct. Paschall.

1573. Bill, Aug. 27, 1794, Jacob Marshall from Benjamin Holland for fabric, buttons, etc.

1574. Bill, August 28, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jacob Beninghove for snuff and tobacco.

1575. Bill, Aug. 28, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Ellis Yarnall for women’s combs and thimbles.

1576. Bill, Aug. 28, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Fling for barrel of rosin, etc.

1577. Bill, Aug. 28, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Norrell for china and glassware. [“10 flowd. tea potts”]

1578. Bill, Aug. 29, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Chamless Allen for keg of brimstone.

1579. Bill, Aug. 28, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Cavull [?] for knives, spectacles, buttons, etc.

1580. Bill, Aug. 29, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Keberton, for fabric, buttons, cork screws, etc.

1581. Bill, Aug. 29, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Richard Fell, for cloth and coat buttons

1582. Bill, Aug. 29, 1794 Jacob Marshall, from Jacob Norman, for sugar, etc.

1583. Bill, Sept. 1, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Mendenhall, for table cloths, etc.

1584. Bill, Sept. 17, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from [Trasel] & Matlack, for salt, white soap, etc.

1585. Bill, Aug. 29, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Meisson, for coffee, tea, etc.

1586. Bill, Sept. 17, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Keberton, for fabric, ribbon, tapes, etc.

1587. Bill, Sept. 17, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Cavell [?], for knives and spectacles.

1588. Bill, Sept. 17, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from James Stokes, for ivory combs, etc.

1589. Bill, Sept. 24, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jacob [?], for tobacco.

1590. Bill, Sept. 18, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Clark, for molasses.

1591. Bill, Sept. 18, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from B. Davies, for slates, pencils, quills, etc.

1592. Receipt, Sept. 29, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jacob [Norman].

1593. Bill, Sept. 25, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Alexander Porter, for salt, molasses.

1594. Letter, Sept. 24, 1794, from Jacob Marshall, to Thomas Mendenhall, telling him to let the bearer, John Faddas have a hogshead of molasses sent down from Philadelphia and ten or twelve bushels of salt, for JM.

1595. Bill, Oct. 8, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jesse Kersey, for earthenware (“Invoice of Earthen Ware”)

1596. Bill, Oct. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Carrell, for pewter spoons, knives and forks.

1597. Bill, Oct. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for fabric, ribbon.

1598. Account, 1794, John Williams to Jacob Marshall, for sugar and stockings.

1599. Bill, Oct. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Prasel [?] & Matlack, for coffee, candles, chocolate, etc..

1600. Bill, Nov. 6, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Jacob Beninghove, for tobacco.

1601. Bill, Oct. 11, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Will Ascock, for fabric.

1602. “Strayed away from the plantation of the subscriber living in West Bradford, a red bull,,,, October 27^th 1794, Jacob Marshall.”

1603. Bill, Nov. 1, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Trasel & Matlack, for “shot no. 3”.

1604. Bill, Nov. 7, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Meisson, for coffee and candles.

1605. Bill, Nov. 7, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Trasel & Matlack, for salt, shot no. 3, Souchong tea, black pepper.

1606. Bill, Nov. 7, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from James Stokes, for ink holders, ivory combs, “redden” combs, looking glasses, tea spoons.

1607. Bill, Nov. 7, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Peacock & Wrenshall, for knives, needles, etc..

1608. Bill, Nov. 8, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Meisser, for [?] .

1609. Bill, Nov. 19, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John Carrell, for Barlow knives.

1610. Bill, Nov. 19, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for shoe binding quality binding.

1611. Bill, Nov. 19, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Paul Beck, Jr., for lamp oil.

1612. Letter, Woodhill, Nov. 24, 1794, to Humphry Marshall from James Kenny. Kenny wishes to tell Humphry Marshall of his discovery of the reason for the variation of the compass needle, “If this be a secret, I thot. fit to leave it in this world before I leave it.”

1613. Bill, Dec. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from John B[?], for “Bever”gloves.

1614. Bill, Dec. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Clark, for molasses, powder.

1615. Bill, Dec. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for fabric, buttons.

1616. Bill, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Peacok & Wrenshall, for buckles, shoe tacks, needles.

1617. Bill, Dec. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Peacock & Wrenshall, for steeltrees, “sissars.”

1618. Notes on accounts, 1792-1799, Moses Marshall.

1619. Bill, Dec. 10, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Trasel & Matlack, for “white coffee,” chalk.

1620. Bill, Dec. 24, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Aaron James, Westtown, for earthenware.

1621. “A list of contents of a box of seeds- 1794” includes ninety numbered tree and shrub names – both taxonomic and common names.

1622. “Account of John Faddas’s work,” 1792-1794. Detailed list of farm laborer’s work.

1623. Bill, Dec. 31, 1794, Jacob Marshall, from Trasel & Matlack, for coffee, pepper, etc.

1624. “Proposals by Thomas Dobson, for publishing by subscription, an English translation of Poole’s Synopsis of the Translations of the Bible, and of the critics, interpreters, and commentators:…” Philadelphia, 1794 [2 copies, printed]

1625. Letter, Philadelphia, January 9, 1795, to Jacob Marshall, Esq., from Thomas Thomson. Thomson tells Marshall that the deed for ground rent that Marshall gave him is not legal in its present state.

1625.5. Receipt, 1793-1794, James Marshall Dtr. to William Woodward.

1626. Bill, Jan. 11, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from John Richards, for pen knives, knitting needles, etc.

1627. Bill, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Baily, for salt.

1628. Bill, Jan. 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Jacob Beninghove, for papers and bottles snuff.

1629. Bill, Jan, 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from James Stokes, for crooked combs, snuff boxes, vest buttons.

1630. Bill, Jan 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Trasel & Matlack, for sugar and salt.

1631. Bill, Jan. 16, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for fabric, shawls, binding, etc.

1632. Bill, Jan. 16, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from John Fries [?], for “3 bolts garters, shoe binding.’

1633. Receipt, Jan 16, 1795, Jacob Marshall Dtr. to Matthew Adams.

1634. Bill, Feb. 11, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Andrew McCall, for tobacco, snuff.

1635. Receipt, Feb. 20, 1795, Jacob Marshall dtr. to Francis Carpenter.

1636. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Hugh Christy, for pipes [?].

1637. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for fabric.

1638. Bill, Feb. 11, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Josiah W. & Wm. Gibb, for fabric (“scarf twist, silk ferritt”).

1639. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Ellis Yarnall, for women’s combs, vest buttons, hook & eyes.

1640. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Smith & Johnson, for buttons and pen knives.

1641. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Catherine Roberts, for snuff boxes.

1642. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Paul Beck Jr., for alum and copperas.

1643. Bill, March 4 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Watham, for “1 doz. Black Ball.”

1644. Bill, March 4, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Dobson, for book “Dilworths Assistant” and ink powder.

1645. Bill, April 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Clark, for sugar, molasses, etc..

1646. Note to Jacob Marshall to pay bearer Thomas Worth, on behalf of Patrick Roe, March 7, 1795.

1646.5 Bill, March 31, 1795, Humphry Marshall, for molasses, milk pots, sugar and velvet [possibly from Jacob Marshall?].

1647. Bill, April 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from James Stokes, for ivory combs, redding combs, snuff boxes.

1648. Bill, April 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Benjamin Holland, for linen handkerchiefs.

1649. Bill, April 16, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from George Heberton, for fabric.

1650. Indenture, April 29, 1795, between Humphry Marshall and Benjamin Hunt, both of West Bradford. Tenant farm agreement for Benjamin Hunt for tenement and store house. (copy or draft, not signed)

1651. Indenture, April 1795, between Jacob Swayne and Elizabeth his wife and David Scott for land in West Bradford (copy, not signed).

1652. “Jacob Marshall his hand 1795. April 27, 1795 Raining this afternoon.”

1653. Bill, April 17, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Mendenhall, for raisins, salt.

1654. Bill, May 28, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Mendenhall, for Bohea tea and coffee.

1655. Bill, June 15, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from T. Ormrod [?], for pocket almanacs.

1656. “Rough cast of something I was measuring, June 11, 1795, Jacob Marshall”

1657. Bill, June 27, 1795, Jacob Marshall, from Thomas Mendenhall, for coffee.

1658. “Jacob Marshall his hand September 21 Day Raining Hard” on sheet of paper with several similar notations.

1659. “Ezekiel Leonard in Accompt with Joseph Leonard” 1784-1795 accounts in ledger format

1660. Agreement of Samuel Downing to deliver one tone of smith iron to Jacob Marshall in payment for a horse, signed by Abraham Marshall and Downing.

1661. Receipt, Sept. 23, 1795, Jacob Marshall for medical attendance and medicine from J. Ehrenzeller Jr. [Jacob?]

1662. Account, Jan. – Sept. 1795, John Faddas for corn, buckwheat.

1663. “HATS Made and Sold by Caleb Hoopes, HATTER, West Chester, ChesterCounty.” Decorative label.

1664. Bill, Dec. 21, 1795, Moses Marshall, from William Sharples for fabric and “14 Button moulds.”

1665. “Tax Assessment on the Inhabitants of West Bradford for 1795 by Jno. Marshall, Wm. Woodward & Thos. Sugar but not amounting to the sum required it was altered therefore this is of little account” and “West Bradford Rate @ one farthing [Per] pound” tax list with land, horses and cattle given for taxables. 8 pages.

1666. “Lease Richard Jones of E. Bradford to Patrick Kerlin” plantation in Londonderry twp., draft, undated [1795?]

1667. “Lease Richard Jones to Thomas Martin,” draft, 1796, between Richard Jones of E. Bradford to Thomas Martin of E.Bradford to “farm letten on share” for period of seven years. Includes detailed account of division of farm stock and covenants of the agreement, also details of house available to Martin.

1668. “Commonwealth vs. Samuel Cummins of West Bradford, Weaver” June 10, 1796, charged as accessory in case of beating of Wm. Coates and “taking away in a forcible manner his hired negro man without any show of just cause..” signed by Moses Marshall

1669. Bill, April 25, 1796, Jacob Marshall, from John Bicking for paper.

1670. Bill, 2.5.1796, Jacob Marshall, from C. Cooper, for fabric.

1671. Warrant, Oct. 17, 1796, by Moses Marshall to bring Isaac Woodward before him on complaint from Amos Bolton for taking a young hound. Accounts on reverse.

1672. Summons, Oct. 17, 1796, Moses Marshall, for William Ingram to appear in above case.

1673. Account, July 12, 1796, James McCostal for cash lent.

1674. Accounts, Nov. 11, 1796, “Aaronon Durnel bought of Jacob Marshall” misc. accounts on reverse.

1675. Bill, Nov. 19, 1796, Jacob Marshall, from T. Ormrod, for testsments, spelling books and almanacs.

1676. Bill, 1796, Jacob Marshall, from John Baldwin, for schooling Richard, Thomas, Moses Pierce, Catherine [Mires]

1677. Account of John Woodward, 1794-1796 with [Jacob Marshall] “John Woodward’s Account is settled” on reverse.

1677.5. Letter, New York, Jan. 23, 1797, to Humphry Marshall from Thomas Eddy regarding payment of six dollars to Humphry Marshall from Dr. Samuel Bard of NY.

1678. Bill, 1796, to Jacob Marshall from [John Baldwin?] for schooling.

1679. Summons, Feb. 2, 1797, Moses Marshall for Isaac Woodward to appear to answer debt owed Joseph Baldwin.

1680. “Order & Report of Referees, James Lancaster vs Richard Bernard, jr.” March 1797, Moses Marshall. [Lancaster to pay Barnard L124 and vacate the house]

1681. “Moses Marshall’s [Receipt? ] for two bonds lodged in his hands” March 1,1797.

1682. Summons, March 31, 1797, Moses Marshall for David Chalfant and Mary McCahan to appear to give evidence in case of Barnard and Lancaster.

1683. Summons, March 30, 1797, Moses Marshall for Richard Bernard to appear to answer James Lancaster.

1684. Note of Moses Marshall, 1797.

1685. “Release of Legacy, Levis Janney & uxr to Levis Pennock & Humphry Marshall” April 3, 1797. signed by Mary Janney and Levis Janney.

1686. Notes of Moses Marshall on legal matters, also notes marriage of Wm. Newlin and Deborah Hoopes before him and nineteen other witnesses on June 1, 1797.

1687. Receipt, June 8, 1797, Jacob Marshall, from John Bicking.

1688. “Jacob Marshall Debtor, for work done at Sundry times” 1792-1797, workman not named but in his hand? Work on barn (carpentry work: floor, under barn, making a counter, making shelves, cheese press[?], shingles, harrow, etc.

1689. Letter, July 12, 1797, to Richard Buffington, from Jonathan Lewis, Philadephia, New Jail,  informing Buffington that they need another keeper and that Lewis has recommended him.

1690. “Commitment, John Clark, Sr.” July 14, Moses Marshall, John Clark Sr. unable to make bail, to imprison him in county jail, charged with beating his wife and mother.

1691. Account of Hugh Kirgan, 1794-1797, with [Jacob Marshall] for molasses, sugar, whiskey, etc. [similar to 1677]

1692. Account, Sept. 19, 1797, “Nancy Stephens account against me & mine against her is…” [Jacob Marshall, names Peggy and Mary Ann (2 daughters of JM)]

1693. “Red Lyon Return of Election, 1797” in hand of Moses Marshall? Lists candidates and votes cast for each. Signed by election judges.

1694. “Election ticket of 1797” Chart of 1797 election results from seven polling places, in hand of Moses Marshall.

1695. Warrant, Nov. 28, 1797, Moses Marshall, to bring Joshua Hadley before him, accused of profane swearing.

1696. Promissory note, Dec. 4, 1797, of William Arnold to pay Hadley Baldwin.

1697. Bill, Jan. 10, 1798, Jacob Marshall, from Joseph Clark, for coffee, etc.

1698. Promissory note, Jan, 18, 1798, Solomon Harlan to pay Hadley Baldwin.

1699. Promissory note, Jan. 19, 1798, John Clark to pay Hadley Baldwin.

1700. Summons, Jan. 20, 1798, Moses Marshall, James McCorkhill to appear to answer Thomas Martin on debt.

1701. Summons?, Jan. 29, 1798, Moses Marshall, to the Constable of West Bradford, Robert Huddleson to pay debt or else go to jail.

1702. Summons, Feb. 12, 1798, Moses Marshall, for Henry Watson to appear to answer Benjamin Hunt for debt.

1703. Receipt, Feb. 16, 1798, for Joshua Pierce, estate of Caleb Pierce for county tax, signed by Isaac Hayes Collector.

1704. Draft of advertisement for sale of plantation in NewlinTownship, Joshua Peirce and Moses Marshall, executors. Feb. 19, 1798.

1705. Summons, March 29, 1798, Moses Marshall, James Clark to appear to answer Robert Chalfant regarding debt.

1706. Summons, April 7, 1798, Moses Marshall, James McCorkhill to appear to answer Samuel Hart regarding debt.

1707. Legal document, Wm. Bunting and John Young, to submit to judgement of five men chosen by them, April 12, 1792. Moses Marshall witness.

1708. Note, April 16, 1798, to Jacob Marshall from John Nutt, asking JM to pay James Trimble.

1709. “Robert Woodward’s Estate,” and “Calculations &c. of Robt. Woodward’s Estate 17798,” Moses Marshall.

No manuscripts for numbers 1710-1799.

1800. “Public Declaration…Grand Jury for the county of Chester for May 1798…” Expressing confidence in the American President (and govt.) during this time (French Revolution) Moses Marshall

1801. Summons, May 7, 1798, Moses Marshall, for Aaron Woodward to appear to answer David Scott regarding debt.

1802. “Received of Jesse Woodward” account June 29, 1798, Moses Marshall, written on back of blank Court of Common Pleas form.

1803. “A meeting of the Electors of Chester County agreeably to public notice at the Centre House in W. Bradford, Sept. 7, 1798” Moses Marshall

1804. Summons, Sept. 25, 1798, Moses Marshall, Hugh Kirgan [?] to appear to answer Abraham Sharples regarding debt.

1805. Receipt, Oct. 6, 1798, from James Clark for Moses Marshall.

1806. Receipt, Jan. 22, 1799, from James Wilson, laborer, for Thomas Sugar, Overseer (poor tax).

1807. Bill, March 21, 1799, [?} from James Stokes for kettle, shovel tongs, candlesticks, coffee mill, etc.

1808. Summons, March 23, 1799, Moses Marshall, Jonathan Chalfant and Jesse Woodward to appear to answer Richard Woodward regarding debt.

1809. Bill, March 28, 1799, Moses Marshall from Joseph Hawley for shoes and mending shoes.

1810. Summons, July 25, 1799, by David Scott, deputy constable, William [Arnold] to answer Ann Lloyd, assignee of Abraham Marshall regarding debt.

1811. Summons, March 30, 1799, Moses Marshall, John Clark to appear to answer Hadley Baldwin regarding debt.

1812. Account, April 26, 1799 of Daniel Leonard for hay, etc.

1813. Accounts, April 1799. Moses Marshall.

1814. Note, May 11, 1799, to Moses Marshall. Asked by Hadley Baldwin to let William Arnell have three bushels of his (HB’s) buckwheat.

1815. Note, June 9, 1799, to Moses Marshall from Hadley Baldwin asking him to let William Jackson have two bushels of rye and two of buckwheat (from HB).

1816. Note, June 21, 1799, to Moses Marshall from Hadley Baldwin, asking Moses Marshall to let Isaac Buffington to have two bushels of HB’s rye, and William Kennison two bushels.

1817. Note, Aug. 12, 1799, to Moses Marshall from Hadley Baldwin, asking Moses Marshall to let Samuel Finley have two bushels of HB’s rye.

1818. “Caleb Peirce’s Estate in acct. with George Peirce.” 1791-1799 accounts.

1819. Letter, 1799, Germantown, from H. Da Costa [?], to Humphry Marshall with list of seeds wanted.

1820. Indenture (apprenticeship), Oct. 14, 1799, placing a poor child, Catherine Kahlor, of the township of West Bradford, with Richard Baker, jr. . Signed by Baker, Curtis Buffington, Marshall Battin, Richard Baker (sr.), George Carter. Also singed by Moses Marshall and Isaac Taylor as JPs approving of placing CK with RBjr..

1821. List of those present at the marriage of Thomas Worth and Lydia Williamson, on Oct. 17, 1799

1822. Bill, Oct. 30, 1799, of Jacob Marshall from Stephen Harlan for pair breechband, hoe, carriage bed.

1823. Note, Nov. 15, 1799, to Jacob Marshall from George Hall offering to buy pigs of JM.

1824. Account, Dec. 1799, George Fisher to John Temple, shoemaking.

1825. Summons, Nov. 30, 1799, Moses Marshall, James McCorkhill to appear to answer Richard Millison regarding debt.

1826. Broadside advertising drugs for sale at shop of Dr. Moses Peirce, West Chester. Printed by P. Derrick.

1827. “Larkin’s Fine American Ink Powder…”printed advertisement Boston, MA.

1828. “Fishing Tackle made and sold by Edward Pole, …Philadelphia.” Printed advertisement.

1829. “For sale at the most reduced prices, by Joseph Lehman…” drugs. patent medicines, etc.  Philadelphia. Broadside.

1830. Printed logo for “Royal patent medicinal snuff”

1831. “For the benefit of the Publick. By Authority, the Royal patent Medicinal Powder as Snuff…” Lists where available (in numerous shops in England and also “by Mr. Marshall, in Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.”) Broadside.

1832. “Directions. How to mix the colours.” With directions on creating various paint colors. On reverse appears to be an index to a book, listed are flower names and pages, 24 pages referenced. With note by [Moses Marshall] on index page “Recd when I came to Wilmington in ye Spring1781” Printed.

1833. “Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.”also other patent medicines. Printed.

1834. Bill, undated, to Jacob Marshall, from Abraham Jones, for tuition for children, Armitt, Jacob, Margaret, Richard.

1834.5 Note, Oct. 24, 1800, from Humphry Marshall to Moses Marshall, requesting Moses Marshall give A. Johnson 1 ½ bushels of Humphry Marshall’s wheat.

1835. Draft of an appeal for charitable donations to benefit Mordecai Hall who lost his house and possessions in a fire. Undated.

1836. Personal property tax  forms (blank).  Undated.

1837. “G. Bradley Account” Work record for Curtis Buffington, George Bradley, etc. on house? Undated.

1838. “Anthony Gray security for John Burgoin {for shingles). Undated.

1839. Note, undated, to Moses Marshall from Isaac Carpenter asking Moses Marshall to let Francis Carpenter have 2 ½ bushels of his rye.

1840. List of names, election related, Moses Marshall, undated.

1841. “McIver & Hiddleson” on reverse. In Latin? Undated.

1842. Account of Richard Woodward to Wm. Moore for quarrying lime stone, etc. undated.

1843. Draft of advertisement for sale of plantation of Jacob Marshall, decd. Also drafts of vendue advs. Ca. 1807?

1844. George Brinton and Nathan Yearsley appointed to represent THornbury township in county meeting. Undated.

1845. Notes of testimony of Abraham Martin on robbery of his store, of John Jefferis that house of father (Emmor) broken into on same night, undated.

1846. “William Woodward to Seymour Coates.” Lease, undated.

1847. “West Grove Library” list of titles. Undated.

1848. [West Grove Library” list of titles. Undated.

1849. Envelope, undated. Addressed to Humphry Marshall. Notation in German? “Linnen” H.M.S. Capt. Samuel Wilson, D.G.G.

1850. Blank legal form for bond, undated.

1851. Account of work [on the roads], undated, lists names, numbers of laborers and time. Undated [Jacob Marshall’s hand?]

1852. Note about an “unreasonable” bill for medicine, undated.

1853. Draft of a letter from Moses Marshall, to “Dear Sir” about buying and selling medicine and need to advertise the same. Undated.

1854. Proposal for education of Friends’ children, Moses Marshall, undated. His thoughts about large boarding schools and needs of Friends in the country.

1855. Draft of request for more medicine to sell [?] Moses Marshall, undated.

1856. Draft of letter regarding Painting colors recently received, Moses Marshall, undated [see 1832]

1857. Draft of a reply to the court about public road on land of [Moses Marshall?] someone who doesn’t want a road. Undated.

1858. “Estimate of medicine on hand at [ ]” Moses Marshall undated. List of medicine.

1859. Draft of letter to his father, by Moses Marshall regarding possible sale of lot and house where Polly Kendall lately lived by J. Kendall. Undated.

1860. Bill, undated, from RobertTowers for medicine. Moses Marshall.

1860.5 Account, wine and shop rent, undated.

1861. Note on Lisbon wine, Dr. Way. Undated, Moses Marshall?

1862. List of money paid out (traveling?) Moses Marshall?

1863. Notes regarding an alleged theft of bacon [witness for the plaintiff, witnesses for the defendant, testimony of witnesses and ruling], Moses Marshall, undated.

1864. Bill, undated, Moses Marshall from Dr. George Wallace for medicine, etc.

1865. Bill, undated, Jacob Marshall, from [S. Milsland?] for sleeve buttons.

1866. “A list of the stockholders in the Susquehanna Bridge Company,” lists names and numbers of shares, includes Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster and York counties, Maryland.

1867. Tax list for West Bradford? List of names with amounts, undated.

1868. “Carpenter’s Bill 15/6 Each pd.”List of expenses. Undated.

1868.5. Record of John Faddis’s work, undated.

1869. Promissory note, Feb. 5, 1799, of William Eckoff to pay Jacob Dingee.

1870. Bill, undated, from Thomas Pearce for snuff boxes, thimbles, pepper boxes, etc.

1871. Bill, undated, to Jacob Marshall, from William Clayton for Indian corn, beef, etc.

1872. Envelope, stamped “[P.]PAYE PARIS” and addressed to “The Right honorable Doctor Thomas Parke, Philadelphia.”

1873. Bill?, undated, for soap, “Recd the contents [Per] Thomas Wistart [Wishart?]

1874. Notes on lots, undated, numbered lots with sizes [Crab street, Queen street]

1875. Bill, undated, “Miss Ann Armitt for the estate of Richard Armitt,” for labor, bricks, pavement, sand, hauling, dirt, posts, etc

1876. “Assembly” with five names. Undated.

1877. “A list of townships in ChesterCounty” undated, some with names [Moses Marshall next to West Bradford]

1878. Account with Jacob Marshall, undated.

1879. List of amounts of fabric, skins, etc, with values attached. Undated.

1880. Bond, of Jacob Marshall to Ebenezer Worth, undated.

1881. “Petition for A. Baily to be appointed Post Master,” draft addressed toGideon Granger, Esq., undated, Moses Marshall.

1882. Draft of an election appeal [vote for patriots or those who would support Napoleon], undated, Moses Marshall.

1883. Draft of petition to oppose Joseph Martin’s tavern license in West Bradford, undated, Moses Marshall.

1884. Draft of appeal against France and re-election of Madison as President, undated, Moses Marshall.

1885. “To the Senate & H. of R of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania general assembly met…” undated draft of petition proposing a turnpike road from the Susquhanna bridge to Baltimore, Maryland. Moses Marshall.

1886. Draft of political thoughts on upcoming meeting to select a sheriff. Undated, Moses Marshall.

1887. Accounts, “Proportion of Rent Charge due Eavenson’s Estate” undated, Moses Marshall.

1888.Land record “Arnold Michener’s Part” and “Jno. Dow[ble’s]” with description of land for each. Undated, Moses Marshall.

1889. “Division line between Joshua & Caleb Peirce on the South Side of Brandywine Creak” Undated, Moses Marshall.

1890. “T. Clayton’s Land” Undated, Moses Marshall.

1891. Calculations related to land?, June 12, 1799 on reverse. Moses Marshall.

1892. Drawing of road with notations, on reverse “Road, Jas. Smith” Includes landowners (Humphry Marshall, Ebenezer Speakman)

1893. “Benjamin Hawley’s land” meets and bounds, undated, Moses Marshall?

1894. Calculations related to land, with drawing and note “But as there is a some manifest error it’s not worth while to spend any more time only on the spot” Undated.

1895. Drawing of property boundaries, “Contents in the Whole 141 a: 57 prs.” Undated.

1896. Drawing of property boundaries, “Land Abel Griffiths to Joseph Hollis 100 A. &c more or less.” Undated. Moses Marshall?

1897. Calculations related to land, chart with degrees. Undated, Moses Marshall?

1898. “Courses & Distances of Jno. Clayton’s Land sold to Thos. Baldwin” and “Calculation of John Clayton’s Land Sold to Thomas Baldwin,”chart with degrees. Undated, Moses Marshall?

1899. Account, Nov.1799- Feb. 1800, “Nov. 13^th 1799 Wm. harry came here, lost time 1 week.” Moses Marshall?

1900. Summons, Jan. 20, 1800, Moses Marshall for James Willson to appear to answer Mary Ash regarding debt.

1901. Note, Jan. 2, 1800, to Moses Marshall from Hadley Baldwin asking Moses Marshall to let Aaron Archer have two bushels of buckwheat.

1902. Receipt, Feb. 21, 1800 from Caleb Woodward to Moses Marshall for payment of bond.

1903. Summons, Feb. 4, 1800, Moses Marshall for James Clark to appear to answer Peter Howard regarding a debt.

1904. “Benjamin Clark’s Estate to Jonathan Parke.” 1792-1800 account. Moses Marshall.

1905. Account, Oct. 18, 1800. Aaron Woodward and Isaac Marshall.

1906. “Millwrights came to work &c.” Sept. 1800. Moses Marshall

1907. Notice to Jacob Marshall from Benjamin Powel, March 5, 1800, Philadelphia that BP will be in court of quarter sessions to hear him and his creditors.

1908. Summons, Feb. 24, 1800, from Robert Cooper, to the constable of Newlin, order to take Jonathan Strode to appear before him to answer Charles Rodeback regarding a debt.

1909. Bill, Nov. 12, 1800, Wm. Eckhoff from Hance Noff [Naff?] for blankets.

1910. Account of Malachi Effinger with Moses Marshall, April 17, 1800. Also a draft of a reply to an apparently forged petition calling for the release of a horse thief, James Steel.

1911. Bill, Dec. 6, 1800, Moses Marshall from Joseph Buffington for work on mill [?].

1912. Summons, Nov. 14, 1800, Moses Marshall for Isaac Harvey to appear and answer Benjamin Hunt regarding debt.

1913. Note, Dec. 18000, to Moses Marshall from Hadley Baldwin asking Moses Marshall to give Levy Baldwin 2 bushels of buckwheat.

1914. Note, Dec. 26, 1800, to Jacob Marshall from Patrick McGuire asking JM to pay Benjamin Hunt.

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1915. Note, Feb. 18, 1801, to M.M. from Hadley Baldwin asking M.M. to let Isaac Buffington have two bushels of Buckwheat.

1916. Bill, Feb. 17, 1801, to [W] Baldwin from Stockton & Craig for purchase of one ton of plaster by [W] Baldwin. With paid receipt.

1917. Summons, Mar. 2, 1801, M.M. for Amos Nicholls to appear to answer Benjamin Hunt regarding a debt.

1918. Account, Aug. 1, 1800, “William Nicholls account against John Clayton” for work at mill of M.M.

1919. Administration of Estate, Mar. 17, 1801,filed by heirs of Jacob Baily. Signed by J.Allison [Regen]. 

1920. Order on Estate, Mar. 13, 1801, from William Buffington to John Clayton. Payment to be made to M.M.

1921. Bond, Apr. 23, 1801, between M.M. and Hadley Baldwin.

1922. Receipt, Mar. 27, 1801, from William Buffington of M.M. on account of John Clayton.

1923. Receipt, May. 1801, sale of 11 barrels of flour by M.M. to Wm. & R.C. Latimer.

1924. Receipt, May. 19,1801, of M.M. by Robert Plumly for subscription for schooling for Ann Woodward.

1925. Settlement of Account, Jan. 15, 1801 of J. Clayton to W. Baldwin.

1926. Summons, Sept. 19, 1801 Elijah Farr to appear vs William Woodward regarding a debt. Signed by M.M.

1927. Note, July 1, 1801 Hadley Baldwin to M.M. to give two bushels of rye to John Cramore.

1928. Summons, Sept 21, 1801, David England to appear to give evidence in relation to debt. William Woodward is plaintiff. Elijah Farr is defendant. Signed by M.M.

1929. Settlement of Account, Oct. 10, 1801, [J. Burnett} account with J. Clayton.

1930. Vote Talley Sheet, 1801, Chester County Pennsylvania.

1931. Note, Sept. 26, 1801, To M.M. “Let bearer have one bushel of my corn” from Rich Baker.

1932. Note, Nov. 26, 1801 from S. Peirce to M.M. regarding visit to West Chester. Contains land survey.

1933. Statement of account, 1801, J. Barnard account with M.M.

1934. Note, Dec. 1, 1801, Richard Baker Jr. to M.M. request to give Hugh Ray two bushels of rye and place on your account.

1935. Summons, Dec. 26, 1801, M.M. for James McCorkhill to appear to answer Benjamin Hunt regarding a debt.

1936. Account Book pages, 1799-1801, M.M. to Richard Barnard. M.M. to Ann Woodward

1937. Summons, Jan. 12, 1802, M.M. to appear. By James Kelton, Shff.

1938. Letter, Jan. 16, 1802, Benj. Hunt to M.M. re notes to Joshua Clayton and Sam Cummons.

1939. Invoice, Feb. 1802 David England to Jacob Marshall, “Paid”

1940. Invoice, Feb. – Jul 1802, William White to Ezekiel White

1941. Invoice, Mar. 18, 1802, H. Bailey to Hugh Laughlin

1942. Invoice, Jan 27, 1802, Wm. Buffington acct with John Clayton

1943. Affirmation of account on estate of James Brown, Feb. 27, 1802, John Knox before M.M.

1944. Summons, Mar. 23, 1802, John McCormick to appear before M.M. re: Benjamin Hunt debt.

1945. Invoice, Mar. 13, 1802, M.M. to Thomas Burnett, “Paid”.

1946. Account, Jan – Apr., 1802, Ezekiel Leonard, “Paid”.

1947. Note, Apr. 26, 1802, Joseph Clark to M.M. re: Payment to George Bradly

1948. Note, Apr. 17, 1802, Robert [Bardwin] to M.M. re: two bushels of buckwheat to bearer.

1949. Accounts, Mar. – Nov., 1802 Isaac Woodward, James Clayton and A. Archer accounts.

1950. Account, May 8, 1802, John Clark to Wm. Jacob for schooling.

1951. Settlement, May 23, 1802 – Apr. 13, 1803, settlement of  account of  J.Travilla

1952. Receipt, Jun. 16, 1802, for Lumber purchase by Richard Baker. Paid in full, George Simmons.

1953. Indenture of apprenticeship, Jun. 24, 1802, William Terrell bound to Thomas England, Blacksmith.

1954. Receipt, June. 11, 1802, for purchase of putty, from [Spackman] and [Grubb].

1955. List, Aug. 21, 1802, Names on Summons. John Travilla plaintiff.

1956. Account, Feb. 12, 1800, James [Shutos] to M.M.

1957. Account, 1802, Elias [Limcock] to M.M.

1958. Note, Nov 27, 1802, Joseph Smith to M.M. Let bearer (Joseph Barnard) have two bushels of buckwheat.

1959. Note, Nov. 23, 1802, Peter Rodebach order for 3 bus(hels) Bwheat for Underwood.

1960. Receipt, Dec. 2, 1802, Paid to Abram Jones by Jacob Marshall for tuition.

1961. Order, Nov. 15, 1802, Joseph Smith to M.M. Let bearer, Jacob Taylor have two bushels of buckwheat.

1962. Order, Dec. 20, 1802, Payment by M.M. John Clayton to Samuel Davis.

1963. Note, Dec. 17, 1802, To M.M. from Joseph Smith. Let Bearer have two bushels of buckwheat.

1964. Bill for Cloth, Dec 8, 1802, M.M. for Joseph Woodward.

1965. Accounts, Jun – Nov. 1801, payments by Jacob Marshall (to various) for harvest work.

1966. Summons, Dec 27, 1802. Between James Roney and James Carpenter re: debt.

1967. Invoice, Dec 25, 1802, for horse and carriage

1968. Settlement, 1803, account of Robert Ingram.

1969. Note, Feb. 18, 1803, Promissory note between Moses Archer to Buffington & Wilson.

1970. Account, Jan. 7, 1803, Ann Woodward to Joseph Thornbury. M.M. received payment.

1971. Note, 29, 1803, Promissory note between Benjamin Laughlin and Buffington & Wilson.

1972. Account, 1798 – 1803, L. Gibbons Acct.

1973. Receipt. Jan 22, 1803, Received by Margaret Marshall of Jacob Marshall for schooling.

1974. Note. Jan. 30, 1803, William Arnold to M.M. Please let William England have five bushels of rye.

1975. Indenture. 1803, Between John Dowdall and Jane Dowdall.

1976. Receipt. June 18, 1803, By Lydia Peirce of Sarah Marshall.

1977. Account. 1801-1802, J. Cooper account of Scythes purchased.

1978. Settlement.Apr. 1803, Account of Richard Buffington with David Marshall.

1979. Recognizance taken. Aug. 4, 1803, Commonwealth vs Joseph Smith.

1980. Letter. Jul. 10, 1803, From John McAllister to M.M.

1981. Articles of Agreement. Oct. 12, 1803, Between Samuel Cummins and Jesse Morgan for a Tract of land

1982  Receipt. Nov. 2, 1803, Funds borrowed of Joseph Woodward by M.M.

1983. Summons. Sept. 26, 1803, To Bring Robert Cooper before M.M. in regard a plea of debt with William Loller.

1984. Account. 1803, Joseph Dullton’s saw mill.

1985. Accounts due. 1803, To M.M.

1986. Accounts settled, 1800 – 1802,  William Stephens accounts with M.M

1987. Tax Statement. Apr. 1804. Statement of property value of Jacob Marshall, from John Valentine.

1988. Letter of Security. Mar. 8, 1804, L. Starr and A.Gray security for John Ingrahm.

1989. Agreement. Apr. 28, 1804, between  Jesse Morgan and Samuel Cummins.

1990. Note. May 14, 1804, William Bune to repay James Harry

1991. Summons. July 20, 1804, Commonwealth vs Peter Rodeback and Joseph Smith.

1992. Invoice. Oct. 16, 1804, Purchase of  velvet by Jacob Marshall from Thomas [Tucher].

1993. Summons. Oct. 3, 1804, John Gibbons vs Elizabeth Brown re: debt.

1994. Summons. May 25, 1804, Isaac Harvey vs [Issachar] Hoopes re: debt.

1995. Note. 1804, debt of  A. Hawley to A. Michener.

1996. Receipt. July 25, 1804, Of Abraham Jones to James [Cain] in settlement of debt.

1997. Receipt. Nov. 30, 1804, for shingles purchased by Jacob Marshall from Joseph Hunt

1998. Note. Nov. 1804, From Jacob Marshall to Joseph Hunt regarding letting the bearer of the note, Eli Hayse have the shingles.

1999. Account. 1804, William [Wilson] for various supplies. 

2000. Account. 1804, John Harry’s account for various mill supplies and services.

2001. Note. Nov. 23, 1804, Beef killed by A. Woodward.

2002. Summons. Dec. 12, 1804, William Eckoff to answer Abraham Baily re: debt.

2003. Account. Feb. – Dec., 1804, various cloth and carpet produced at mill.

2004. Note. Mar. 3 1803, Jesse Buffington Notes. Received from John Ingraham plaintif.

2005. Account. Nov. 1799 – Feb. 1805, Robert Hudson account with Malachi Effingen.

2006. Transcript. Mar. 13, 1805. Case of William Smith vs John Menough re; disposition of property.

2007. Confession. Apr. 17, 1805, Voluntary, by Dan Patterson in regards to breaking in, entering and theft at Abner Martin’s store.

2008. Receipt. Apr. 13, 1805,  of Jesse Buffington for tobacco on account of Richard Buffington.

2009. Receipt. Mar. 19, 1805, from Jacob Marshall to Haleb Bradley for schooling.

2010. Account. Apr 13, 1805, Jesse Buffington to Richard Buffington.

2011. Settlement. Apr. 11, 1805, Betty Harvy against account.

2012. Note. April 3, 1805, Benjamin Lough instructs M.M. to give William Woodward his watch in settlement of his account.

2013. Summons. Apr. 18, 1805, Jesse Morgan vs GeorgeEntrickin re: debt.

2014. Note. Apr. 20, 1805, to be paid  to settle account of Eli Woodward by Jonathon Townsend.

2015. Notice. May 17, 1805. “Appraisement” of hogs.

2016. Account. May Term 1805, account of fees and court costs related to burglary.  

2017. Affidavit. May 5, 1805. Assignment of attorney in ChesterCounty for E. Wilson of Virginia.

2018. Settlement. July 22, 1805, received of M.M. for Wheat and Rye on account of Richard Baker.

2019. Affidavit. July 9, 1805. Assignment of attorney in ChesterCounty  for J. Ruth Hamilton of Virginia.

2020. Statement of Expenses.  May – Aug 1803, For attending court.

2021. Statement of Account. 1805, Isaac Clayton debtor Hannah [Lollar] for spinning and house work.

2021.1. Settlement of Account. Nov. 20, 1805, James Harry account for mason work on John Taylor’s mill.

2021.2    Summons. Sept. 7, 1805, John Clark to appear before M.M. re: debt against

Joshua Smith.

2021.3    Receipt. Dec. 3, 1805. John Mitchener of Estate of Rich. Buffington. M.M.

administrator.

2022. Petition. undated, To Governor Thomas McKean of Pennsylvania to dismiss the present Register of Records of Chester County and to fill the vacancy with the petitioner.

2023. Note. undated, Wm [Arnot] got 3 bushels of H. Baldwin’s Buckwheat.

2024. Petition. undated, To Governor Thomas McKean of Pennsylvania to remit a previously paid fine of $24 to petitioner.

2025. Receipt. January 1, 1806, By Hadley Baldwin for settlement of account of William Jackson. 

2026. Petition. undated, To Governor Thomas McKean of Pennsylvania. Petition to relieve Daniel Patterson of his remaining jail time.

2027. Receipt. Feb 22, 1806, For Purchase of wood, by Caleb Bradley

2028. Summons. Judgment by M.M Reuben Taylor against Aaron Woodward.

Aaron Woodward to be remanded to goal until debt and costs are repaid.

2029. Deed. undated, to land described in Will of James Starr.

2030. “Draught of Samuel Starr’s land”. 1806, bought by his sisters.

2031. Note. Feb, 1806, Debt and payments made to Jesse Buffington.

2032. Inventory of Deceased. Apr. 1, 1806,  Inventory of goods, rights and chattels of E. [?], deceased

2033. Request for Payment. Apr. 18, 1806, M.M. to pay Abrham Bailey for lime on account of Joseph Baker.

2034. Summons. May 16, 1806, Jesse McCall to appear before M.M as witness. Aaron Woodward vs Isaac Woodward re: Debt.

2035. Summons. May 16.1806, Isaac Woodward to appear before M.M. vs Aaron Woodward. re: debt.

2036. Note. May 18, 1806, Emmor Jefferis to Jacob Marshall. Joseph Jefferis to commence storekeeping.

2037. Note. July 16, 1806, To M.M. to pay Joseph Miller in  settlement of  account with Caleb Hannum.

2038. Summons. July 17, 1806, “Various” to testify in re: Jacob [Dinger] vs Gideon Wickersham. Debt.

2039. Note. Aug. 9, 1806, Meeting held in township of Goshen to appoint John Marshall and Jesse Matlack to assist the CountyMeeting.

2040. Agreement. July 23, 1806, Agreement in controversy over estate of Samuel Baily.

2041. Note. Aug. 9, 1806, Meeting minutes of “Constitutionalists” of the Township of Westtown. Appointments to committee.

2042. Note. Aug. 9, 1806, Meeting minutes of “Constitutional Democrats” of the township of West Fallowfield  to appoint delegates to congress.

2043. Note. Aug. 9, 1806, Meeting minutes of  “Constitutional Republicans” of  the township of  Sadsbury  to appoint delegates. These delegates to assist in drafting “ticket” for next election.

2044. Note. Aug. 9, 1806,  Results of election in CoventryTownship.

2045. Note. Aug. 9, 1806, Results of nominating meeting.

2046. Summons. Aug. 11, 1806, James Wollerton to appear before M. M. to answer John Taylor in plea of debt.

2047. Summons. Sept. 20, 1806, Abraham Lapp to appear before M.M. to answer Townsend Lamborn in an action of damages.

2048. Summons. Aug. 15, 1806, Thomas A. Park to appear before Robert Miller as witness. Thomas Wilson is Plaintiff and Thomas Lambert is Defendant.

2049. Public Notice. Sept. 3, 1806, General election notice for October 14 1806.

2050. Treasurers Account. Nov. – Oct. 1806, Receipts and Expenditures of William Wortington Esq. Late Treasurer of County Tax for the County of Chester.

2051. Note. Dec 2, 1806, To M.M. from Wm Clarke. M.M. to give Cyrus Carpenter $5.00

2052. Summons. Dec. 15, 1806, George Coplenad to appear before M.M. in regards Hadley Baldwin in a plea of debt.

2053. Summons. Dec. 27, 1806. Isaiah Harry to appear before M.M. to give evidence in an action between Wm. Nicholls and Joseph Gillis.

2054. Receipt. Mar. 10, 1807, Clayton vs White. Receipt for  cow and collar.

2055. Receipt. Dec. 1806, Receipt for feathers by John Bailey from Aaron and Isaac Woodward.

2056. Court Order. Jan. 21, 1807. From M.M. to  Constable of Borough of West Chester to bring Amos Warren to the county gaol.

2057. Articles of Agreement. Mar. 23, 1807. Between John Clayton and Thomas Baldwin.

2058. Settlement. July 27, 1807, Peter Baldwin account.

2059. Summons. Mar. 28, 1807, From M.M. to Constable of E. Caln . Caleb Coates 

to appear before M.M. in regards a pleas of debt owed to Tho. Parke.

2060. Note. Mar. 7, 1807, Promisory. Alex Graham to pay Abner Woodward.

2061. Receipt. Mar. 26, 1807, Received by Jesse [Gauss] of Jacob Marshal for schooling.

2062. Bill. Apr. 1806, Jno. Clarks Bill.

2063. Settlement. 1807, An Account of work on the Roads for 1807. Settlement with Jno. Treville – Road Tax.

2064. Summons. May 22, 1807, M.M. to Constable of West Bradford. Summon Robert Keech to appear and answer John Clark in a plea of debt.

2065. Summons. May 25, 1807, M.M. to the Constable of Newlin. Summon Amos Nichols to appear to answer Jesse Woodward in a plea of debt.

2066. Summons. May 25, 1807. M.M. to the Constable of E. Marlborough. Summon George Lucey to appear to answer Jesse Woodward in a plea of debt.

2067. Summons. May 25, 1807, M.M. to the Constable of W. Bradford. Summon Grovener Marsh to appear to answer Jesse Woodward in a plea of debt.

2068. Settlement. 1806 – 1807, Settlement of John Harry’s account.

2069. Summons. Jun. 22, 1807, M.M. to Constable of Newlin. Summon Abraham Scott to appear to answer A. Marshall in a plea of debt.

2070. Receipt. Mar.- Apr. 1807, Sales of flour on account of Jacob Marshall.

2071. Summons. June 22, 1807, M.M. to the Constable of West Bradford. Summon Wm Nicholls to appear to answer Abraham Marshall on a plea of debt.

2072. Summons. June 22, 1807, M.M. to the next Constable. Summon Abraham Scott to appear to answer  Phineas Lewis in a plea of debt.

2073. Summons. June 23, 1807, M.M. to the next Constable. Summon Joseph Eckoff to provide evidence. Jno Clark is Plaintiff and Rob [Kurch] is def.

2074. Poetry. undated. From the London Courier.

2075. Poetry. undated. From the London Courier.

2076. Note. Sept. 12, 1807, William Dean’s Note.

2077. Receipt. Sept. 27, 1807 Account of Joseph England to Sam Cummins.

2078. Receipt. Sept 21, 1807, Account of Rebecca Myers to George [Entrikin].

2079. Account. Oct. 6, 1807, Cyrus Carpenter dr to Rachel Cooper.

2080. Summons. Dec. 12, 1807, M.M. to Constable of West Bradford. Summon Richard Woodward to appear to answer Robert Chalfant in a plea of debt.

2081. Account. 1807, Statement of John Taylor dr. to Mason Work on house.

2082. Election Talley. 1807, Vote Talley sheet.

2083. Notice. Dec. 21, 1807, M.M. to Joseph England. Notice to vacate certain premises.

2084. Settlement. 1807, David Stidham settlement of account.

2085. Account. 1807, Statement of account of Jno Harry.

2086. Summons. Jan. 27, 1808, M.M. to the next constable.  Summon John Taylor to appear to answer James Harry in a plea of debt.

2087. Summons. Jan. 2, 1808, M.M. to the Constable of West Bradford. Summon George Hoopes to appear to answer Rob. Chalfant in a plea of debt.

2088. Receipt  undated, Received of M. M. by Joseph [Cook] for Barley.

2089. Acccount. undated, List of accounts due to the estate of Sam Trimble.

2090. Receipt. Feb 29, 1808, Received of M.M. by Joseph Cooper for Barley.

2091. Summons. Feb. 12, 1808, M.M. to the next constable. Summon Daniel Leonard to appear to answer James Woodward in a plea of debt.

2092. Note. Mar. 22, 1808, Statement of account of Daniel Mercer’s account to the estate of Jacob Marshall..

2093.Town Election List. 1808.

2094. Summons. May 24, 1808, M.M. to next constable. Summon Grovener Marsh to appear to answer John Treville in a plea of debt.

2095. Account. 1807, Abner Bailey’s account.

2096. Account. 1807. Rachel Thornbury account.

2097. Summons. May 28, 1808, M.M. to Constable of West Bradford. Summon Aaron Archer to appear to answer John Clark in a plea of debt.

2098. Summons. May 28, 1808, M.M. to Constable of West Bradford. Summon John Taylor to appear to answer John Clark in plea of debt.

2099. Summons. May 28, 1808, M.M. to Constable of West Bradford. Summon James reed to appear to answer John Clark in plea of debt.

2100. Order. July 4, 1808, M.M. to the Constable of West Bradford. Order to take Hugh Smith to goal.

2101. Poem. June 1811, On the death of John Learoyd etc in BostonHarbor on July 17, 1808.  Copied by Sarah Marshall.

2102. Circular, August 11, 1808, announcement of meeting in West Chester at the sign of Gen. Washington where a committee was appointed for the township of West Bradford for carrying out the resolutions.  The men appointed were:  Moses Marshall, Richard Baker, John Mitchenor, John Valentine, John Marshall and Jesse Buffington. (see #2103.

2103. Circular, August 11, 1808, resolutions made at a meeting in West Chester.  Richard Thomas, Chairman and John G. Bull, Secretary. Sent to Moses Marshall. (see #2102).

2104. Summons, August 12, 1808, Moses Marshall,  for Jacob Combs to answer Ezekiel Baily by his legal guardian Samuel Marshall.

2105. Action of Damages, August 18, 1808, Charles Rodeback vs. William Buffington.  Moses Marshall, justice of peace.

2106. Summons, August 25, 1808, Moses Marshall, for Jonathan Townsend to answer Aaron Clayton, for debt.

2107. Summons, August 30, 1808, Moses Marshall, for Bernard Ogden to answer John Nutt.

2108. Judgment, August 31, 1808, Moses Marshall, of Downing and Baldwin vs. Aaron Archer.

2109. Summons, September 10, 1808, Moses Marshall, for William England to give testimony in case Thomas England, plaintiff, vs. Samuel Clark, defendant.

2110. Receipt, October 5, 1808, of Moses Marshall, executor of estate of Joseph Taylor, to William Lollar for crying vendue.

2111. Promissory note, October 6, 1808, from William Jackson to Amos Baldwin.

2112. Bill, 1808, Joseph Taylor debtor for schooling and wood, part of which was for Jesse and Ann Baker (paid by H. Baker).

2113. Receipt, October 8, 1808, of Moses Marshall, executor, for Joseph Taylor’s coffin, paid to John Mitchener.

2114. Receipt, October 24, 1808, of Moses Marshall, executor for estate of Joseph Taylor, for smith work done by Jonathan Madden.

2115. Receipt, October 8, 1808, of Moses Marshall, executor, for Joseph Taylor’s school bill to John House.

2116. Tally sheet, 1808, “Ticket forming of 1808,” lists candidates running for office in 1808 and has vote tally.  Includes Governor, Congress, Senator, Assembly, Cor.[coroner?], Commissioner, and Directors.

2117. Account, Oct. – November, 1808, for work done on the BrandywineBridge.  Front of document has itemized bill for “sawing &c” by John Harry.  Reverse has account for his masonry work.

2118. Account, 1807-1808, of John Ingram, laborer.  Lists expenditures.

2119. Summons, November 26, 1808, Moses Marshall, for William Baldwin to answer Moses Romans for debt.

2120. Complaint, November 13, 1808, Moses Marshall, Justice of the Peace, against Joseph Carpenter for “unruly, uncivil and abusive manner, in the house of John Carpenter.”

2121.  Receipt, December 2, 1808, of Moses Marshall, executor of Joseph Taylor, to Charles Carter for one weeks nursing and attendance of the deceased in his last illness.

2122. Summons, November 29, 1808, Moses Marshall, for Moses Archer to answer Buffington & Wilson for debt.

2123. Deposition, 1808 (day and month left blank), Moses Marshall, of Nathan Johnson that he saw Elizabeth Hope sign, seal and deliver a receipt to Joseph Pierce which Johnson signed along with Celia Pierce.

2124. Summons, January 2, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Nathaniel Jefferis to answer Abraham Williams.

2125. Letter, December 13, 1808, Marshalton, to Moses Marshall from George Carter to be special bail for John McGinley and Jacob Barr.

2126. Arrest, March 13, 1809, Joseph Smith and bring him before Moses Marshall to answer Abraham Baily for debt.

2127. Summons, January 2, 1809, Moses Marshall, for David England to answer Abraham Williams.

2128. Judgment, January 13, 1809, of William Buffington against David England before Moses Marshall.

2129. Judgment, March 18, 1809, of Mary Baily to the use of Isaac Carpenter vs. William Kinnard by Moses Marshall.

2130. Judgment, March 14, 1809, of Mary Barrack against Thomas Wilson with Joseph Baker as surety.  Summons, Moses Marshall, for Joseph Baker.

2131. Summons, February 25, 1809, Moses Marshall, for George Gray to answer James Wollerton for debt.

2132. Summons, February 28, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Joseph England to answer Andrew Farrell for debt.

2133. Judgment, March 5, 1809, of William Clark vs. Anthony McConnell.  Order from Moses Marshall to arrest McConnell for assault of Clark.

2134. Arrest, March 20, 1809, of Samuel Ash and bring before Moses Marshall, Justice of the Peace, to answer Samuel Marshall.

2135. Summons, March 27, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Daniel Leonard to answer John Thomas for debt.

2136. Request for rent payment, April 4, 1809, by Moses Marshall to Walter Craig, William Passmore, et al.

2137. Receipt, April 5, 1809, of George and William Passmore by the hand of John Harry to Moses Marshall.

2138. Receipt, May 3, 1809, of Moses Marshall, executor of Joseph Taylor, to Joseph Painter.

2139. Summons, May 2, 1809, of Henry Benner by Moses Marshall, Justice of the Peace, to answer James Smith for debt.

2140. Bill, April 15, 1809, of George Frankelbury and Ezekiel Leonard debtor to measuring carpenter work, to Joseph Hawley, John Worth and William Mann.

2141. Order and Report, April 1809, Moses Marshall, in case of George Frankleberry vs. Ezekiel Leonard.

2142. Summons, May 5, 1809, of Phineas Lewis by Moses Marshall, Justice of the Peace, to answer heirs of Caleb Marshall vs. Cyrus Carpenter.

2143. Instructions, May 13, 1809, from John Harry to grind ¾ ton of plaster for Samuel Gaus.

2144. Account, May 1809, of Moses Marshall with A. Baily. Purchases of food, dry goods, rent of pasture, etc.

2145. Summons, June 10, 1809, of John Clayton and Israel Lollar by Moses Marshall, Justice of the Peace, in action of Thomas Worth vs. John Keech.

2146. Promissory note, July 3, 1809, from William Jackson to enable any Justice of the Peace to pay Hadley Baldwin.

2147. Bill, July 10, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Benjamin Jefferis and James Chamberlin. Itemized.

2148. Receipt, May 2, 1809, of Moses Marshall, executor of Joseph Taylor, to William England for clerkship of vendue.

2149.  Arrest, July 12, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Elizabeth Osborn to appear before a Justice to answer Rebecca Young for debt.

2150. Summons, August 26, 1809, Moses Marshall, for James Smith to answer Benjamin McLoughlin for debt.

2151. Summons, August 21, 1809, Moses Marshall, of John Clark to answer William Woodward for debt.

2152. Letter, August 24, 1809, from John Clarke to Moses Marshall in regards to the William Woodward summons. 

2153. Summons, November 4, 1809, Moses Marshall, for Jonathan Seed to answer Ruth Farrell for debt.

2154. Summons for jury for Moses Marshall, October 28, 1809, from Titus Taaylor, sheriff, in case of Jabez Baily.

2155. Bill, Sept. 2, 1809, George Worth debtor to William Mann for carpentry work.

2156. Judgment, Nov. 16, John Clayton, (remainder of form not filled in).

2157. Bill, Aug. 6, 1805, Joseph Taylor (weaver) debtor to Jacob Baily, for a cart saddle pad. Settled by Moses Marshall, executor to estate of Joseph Taylor, Nov. 17, 1809.

2158. Receipt, Dec. 1, 1809, of Moses Marshall, executor of Joseph Taylor for road tax, from Isaac Taylor.

2159. Bill, June 12, 1809, Thomas Clayton debtor to Joseph Hawley, jr. for lime.

2160. Bill, Dec. 1, 1809, of John Brigs debtor to Abm. Williams.

2161. Bill, 1809, Joseph Taylor’s Estate debtor to Jacob Taylor, settled as part of estate by Moses Marshall, Dec. 19, 1809.

2162. “Examination of Ann Forrester, single women,…now in Chester County Poor house… believes herself to be with child and that Benjamin Dawson is the father of said child…” January 25, 1810, by Moses Marshall.

2163. “A list of articles willed to Elizabeth Taylor, by Joseph Taylor, decd.” Settled as part of estate of Joseph Taylor by Moses Marshall, Dec. 21, 1809.

2164. Summons, March 3, 1810, Moses Marshall, for George Hoopes, Charles Carter and Thomas Woodward to be at house of James Chamberlain to give evidence.

2165. Summons, Feb. 28, 1810, Moses Marshall, for Robert Woodward, James Woodward and Joel Baily to appear at house of James Chamberlain to give testimony.

2166. Account, Feb. 14, 1810, Jonathan Townsend vs. James McCorkhill, judgment May 28, 1810 [Moses Marshall].

2167. “Joseph Ingram’s Acct. Settlement, 1810,” for smithwork in 1804-1807 {Moses Marshall].

2168. “James Woodward vs. Jonathan Woodward, Order & Report,” Feb. 28, 1810, Moses Marshall.

2169. Summons, June 18, 1810, Moses Marshall, for George Worth to answer William Mann for debt.

2170. Judgment, August 27, 1810, Moses Marshall, William Mann vs. George Worth for debt.

2171. “At a meeting of sundry inhabitants…, June 2, 1870” Moses Marshall chosen delegate to represent West Bradford township at county meeting relative to election.

2172. “Proclamation.”  Election district, August 21, 1810. [printed broadside]

2173. “A list of bills presented to the Grand Jury, August Term 1810,” Moses Marshall, list of court cases for assault and battery, larceny, fornication and bastardy, adultery.

2174. “Circular” printed advertisement for a “Drug and Chemical Store” in Philadelphia run by Wallace Marshall, successor to the late Charles Marshall.

2175. Poem, “Sarah Marshall. Lines consecrated to the memory of Mary Hayes who died the 18^th of 9^th mo. 1810.”

2176. “Newlin list of taxables October 9^th 1810.”

2177. Arrest, November 1, 1810, Moses Marshall, of William Smith to answer Abraham Baily for debt.

2178. Legal document (application), Dec. 10, 1810, Moses Marshall, regarding advertisement of stray sheep found by Caleb Brinton.

2179. Judgment, December 25, 1810, Moses Marshall, Phineas Lewis vs. Gravener Marsh.

2180. Account, 1808-1810, James Smith debtor to Jacob Clark for labor (loading dung, hay, butchering, breaking and cleaning flax).

2181. Farming diary kept by [Sarah Marshall], July – September 1810. Includes record of farm laborers’ work

2182. Farming diary kept by [Sarah Marshall], October 1810. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2183. Poem, “Verses on a dream,” by [Sarah Marshall].

2184. Poem, “On the death of Lydia Trimble. S.M.,” by [Sarah Marshall].

2185. Poem, “Lines written by a young gentleman after visiting the spot where Indian Hannah’s Cabin was situated,” by [?]. “Morton Morton” written at end of poem

2186. Draft of a will of Abigail Seed of East Bradford, undated, Moses Marshall. “Abigail Seed’s will “on reverse.

2187. Poem, A copy of some lines wrote by Hannah Hickman a few weeks before her dissease [sic] which are as follows 1810 S.M.,” by [Sarah Marshall].

2188. “Order & Report, John Ingram vs. David Scott, Jan. 7, 1810,” Moses Marshall.

2189. Judgment, Feb. 5, 1811, Moses Marshall, Abraham Baily vs. James McCorkhill.

2190. Summons, Feb. 1, 1811, Moses Marshall, John McGinley to appear and answer Isaac Speakman for debt.

2191. Judgment, Jan. 15, 1811, Moses Marshall, Abraham Martin vs. Alexander Graham.

2192. Summons, March 4, 1811, Moses Marshall, Charles Shaw to answer Isaac Few for debt.

2193. Summons, Feb. 9, 1811, Moses Marshall, John Nutt to answer Isaac Woodward for debt.

2194. Summons, Feb.9, 1811, Moses Marshall, John Smith to answer James Smith for debt.

2195. Summons, Feb. 22, 1811, Moses Marshall, John Cain to answer Thomas Wilson for debt.

2196. “John Harry’s acct. all settled,” 1810-1811, laborer’s account with Moses Marshall.

2197. “Mortgage Deed, Joseph Baker,” April 1811, Moses Marshall, between Joseph and Elizabeth Baker of Newlin and Moses Marshall for land in Newlin.

2198. Farming diary, January – April 1812, kept by [Sarah Marshall]. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2199. Order to pay Moses Marshall, March 5, 1811, from Cyrus Carpenter to Isaac Carpenter.

2200. Judgment, May 3, 1811, Moses Marshall, Isaac Woodward vs. James McCorkhill.

2201. Notes on a trip to Strasburg, June 2 and 3, 1811, Moses Marshall. “Opened books for bridge stock…”

2202. Summons, June 6, 1811, Moses Marshall, for Charles Shaw to answer Phineas Lewis for debt.

2203. Summons, June 29, 1811, Moses Marshall, for Abraham Clark to answer Calvin Cooper for debt.

2204. Order & Report, Sept. 20, 1811, Moses Marshall, Margaret Speakman vs. Joshua Speakman, surviving executor of Ebenezer Speakman.

2205. “Clerks form of affirmation,” October 8, 1811, Moses Marshall, for Joseph Ingram and William England as clerks of the general election.

2206. “Inspectors form of affirmation,” Oct. 8, 1811, Moses Marshall, for Francis Carpenter and Enoch Wickersham as inspectors of the general election.

2207. “Judges form of affirmation, &c.” Oct. 8, 1811, Moses Marshall, for Moses Marshall, Joseph Baker and Levi Harlan as inspectors for the general election.

2208. “Synopsis of Chester County Election 1811,” Moses Marshall, lists candidates by office sought, votes by district and totals.

2209. Farming diary, July – Sept. 1811, kept by [Sarah Marshall]. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2210. Farming diary, Sept. – Dec. 1811, kept by [Sarah Marshall]. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2211. Farming diary, Dec. 1811 – Feb. 1812, kept by [Sarah Marshall]. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2212. Farming diary, March – May, 1812, kept by [Sarah Marshall]. Includes record of farm laborers’ work.

2213. Proxy vote, Oct. 12, 1811, Moses Marshall to vote for Joseph Ingram, for meeting of stockholders of Susquehanna Bridge Company.

2214. Search warrant, Oct. 9, 1811, Moses Marshall, for property of Jerry Powell to look for stolen salt pork of Richard Woodward.

2215. Notice, Oct. 27, 1811, from Jesse John, Prothonotary, to Moses Marshall appointed one of arbiters in court case.

2216. “Commonwealth vs. Jonathan Seeds,” Nov. 9, 1811, by James Wollaston, Justice of the Peace.

2217. Summons, Oct. 17, 1811, Moses Marshall, Richard Maybury to answer James Chamberlain for debt.

2218. Bill, Nov. 4, 1811, of John McNelly for turnips, bacon, etc.

2219. Bill, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1812, Moses Marshall debtor to John Carpenter for making coat.

2220. Bill, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1812, Moses Marshall debtor to Samuel Longstreth for coffee.

2221. Poems, “Mary Passmores Farewell to her parents,” also “The young womans experience,” “Sarah Marshall Writing 19^th of the 11^th mo. 1811.”

2222. “Joseph Baker vs. Thomas Oar, Order & Report of Referees,” Moses Marshall, Feb. 7, 1812.

2223. Arrest, Feb. 3, 1812, Moses Marshall, for Thomas Oar to answer to Joseph Baker for debt.

2224. Subpoena for witnesses, Feb. 8, 1812, Moses Marshall, for James Wollaston, John Clayton, John Baker and William Baker to appear to testify in case of Joseph Baker vs. Thomas Oar.

2225. “Joseph Baker vs. Thomas Ore, Subpoena for Joseph Smith & William Ore,” Feb. 11, 1812, James Wollaston, Justice of the Peace.

2226. “A bill of cost due Jno. Clayton constable,” Feb. 15, 1812.

2227. “Subpoena witnesses J. Baker & Thomas Oar,” Feb. 8, 1812, Moses Marshall.

2228. “Joseph Baker vs. Thomas Oar Subpoena Harry Chalfant, ”Feb. 12, 1812, James Wollaston, East Marlborough Justice of Peace.

2229. Summons, April 22, 1812, Moses Marshall, for Charles Rodeback to appear to answer John Hawley for debt.

2230. “Commonwealth vs. George Worth, assault and battery on David Scott,” Feb, 28, 1812, John Graves.

2231. Summons, March 23, 1812, Moses Marshall, for Moses Archer to appear to answer Abraham Baily for debt.

2232. Judgment, April 25, 1812, Moses Marshall, John Dowdall vs. James McKorkhill.

2233. Proxy, May 4, 1812, Moses Marshall for Margaret Marshall, for stockholder’s meeting of the Susquehanna Bridge Company.

2234. Summons, May 11, 1812, Moses Marshall, for Charles Shaw to appear an answer Francis Carpenter for debt.

2235. Warrant, for Joseph Leonard, May 26, 1812, John Graves [Justice of the Peace].

2236. “Commandment, Andrew Wiring,” May 28, 1812, by Robert Miller, Justice of the Peace, to have Andrew Wiring “A man of color,” conveyed to the county jail after charge of assault against Joseph Leonard and to be kept safely there until resolution of case.

2237. “Store rob’d the 3^rd of June 1812,” Abraham Martin, Marshallton. Lists money and bank notes taken from store.

2238. Summons, June 6, 1812, Moses Marshall, for John Bunting to appear and answer Phineas Lewis for debt.

2239. Bill, July 1812, of Jacob Clark. “Jacob Clark settlement, 1813,” on reverse.

2240. Summons, august 15, 1812, Moses Marshall, for George Worth  to appear to answer John Smith for debt.

2241. “Commonwealth vs. Samuel Jefferis and others,” August 15, 1812, Moses Marshall, for arrest Samuel Jefferis, George Jefferis and Mary Jefferis for pulling down house of Catharine Barnes.

2242. Summons, August 24, 1812, Moses Marshall, for John Smith to appear to answer Joshua Smith for debt.

2243. Summons, August 15, 1812, Moses Marshall, for Richard Woodward to appear and answer Jacob Smith for debt.

2244. “At a large and very respectable meeting of the inhabitants of ChesterCounty, friends of peace and commerce, convened at the Centre House in W. Bradford this 18^th day of September, 1812 in order to form a ticket for the ensuing general election,” Moses Marshall, lists candidates.

2245. “Order & Report, Trespass & Damages,” David Scott vs. Richard Woodward, ”Nov. 21, 1812, Moses Marshall. Damages done by two cows of David Scott on Woodward’s property.

2246. Articles of agreement, Dec. 1812, between Joseph Ingram, blacksmith and John L. Ingram, for John L. Ingram to rent and run farm as tenant. Detailed agreement written by Moses Marshall.

2247. Legal documents related to land let to Jane Crosson by Joseph Pennock, and ensuing dispute, Feb. 1812, Moses Marshall. (Fragment)

2248. Bond, between George Carter and Mary Carter, Elizabeth Carter and Rachel Carpenter for let of farm, etc. April 1813, Moses Marshall.

2249. Bill, August 25, 1813, Moses Marshall debtor to Calvin Cooper for cash and interest in school fund, also Margaret Marshall debtor to Cooper for some old gowns dyed brown.

2250. Newspaper clipping, undated, article on politics copied from the Washington City Gazette.

2251. Bill, undated, “Francis Carpenter to estate of M. Marshall deceased,” for writng a deed, turnips, etc.

2252. Bill, Feb. – March 1817, Alice Marshall, for horseshoeing, etc.

2253. Note, Philadelphia, August 17, 1817, to “Mrs. Marshall,” from Daniel [Hotz?] to let Mark Connell have [“8 stears”].

2254. “Alice Marshall in acct with Samuel Davis,” June 14, 1817, for shoes.

2255. Newspaper clipping from [Village Record], poem, undated.

2256. Newspaper, banner from Village Record, May 8, 1822 with poem.

2257. Newspaper clipping from [Village Record], poem,, undated.

2258. Tax bill for Jacob Marshall, 1829.

2259. Account, 1825-1830, of John Palmer with [?] for grain, etc.

2260. “I am the oldest son of what once and still might have been a respectable family….” [Humphrey, oldest son of Moses Marshall, was ten years old when his father died in 1812] short reminiscences includes mention of his great uncle Humphry Marshall and that Moses Marshall helped his uncle with his botany work.

2261. Diary of farming, August 1830 – March 1831, kept by [Humphrey Marshall, son of Moses Marshall? ]. Detailed farming record, also includes comments on news. 4 pages.

2262. Diary of farming, March 1831 – Nov. 1, 1831, kept by [Humphrey Marshall, son of Moses Marshall?]. Detailed farming record (see 2261 above). 4 pages.

2263. “Receipts for 1831,” list of items sold/income for Jan. – Nov. 1831, kept by [Humphrey Marshall, son of Moses Marshall].

2264. Accounts, 1831, of expenses, kept by Humphrey Marshall [son of Moses Marshall]. “Humphry Marshall Marshalton Chester Cou.”

2264.5 “Mariners Compass 1831,” drawing

2265. Miscellaneous notes, 1832, “Humphrey Marshall.”

2266. Diary of farming, Nov. 1831 – Feb. 1832, kept by Humphrey Marshall [son of Moses Marshall]

2267. Tax bill for 1833 for Joseph Groce from Joseph Hawley, Assessor.

2268. Promissory note, Feb. 26, 1833, James Miller and Humphrey Marshall to pay Ziba Gray.

2269. Poem, “The minstrels return from the wars,” March 19, 1833, by [Humphrey Marshall, son of Moses Marshall]

2270. Bill, 1832, S. Davis debtor to [Humphrey Marshall, son of Moses Marshall], for corn, wheat, etc.

2271. Note, Oct. 4, 1833, to Humphrey Marshall request by Ann Wolf to pay Thomas W. Ford on her account

2272. Note, Jan. 4, 1834, to Humphrey Marshall request by James B. Miller to pay Fred[erick] Andress on his account.

2273. Bill, 1833-1834, John Wolf debtor to George W. Carpenter for tuition, paid by Humphrey Marshall.

2274. Bill, July 23, 1834, Humphrey Marshall to William Hoskins.

2275. Bill, July 5, 1834, Humphrey Marshall to William Hoskins for shirts and vest.

2276. Receipt, Aug. 22, 1834, of Humphrey and Aquila Marshall for paying George Martin.

2277. Receipt, Nov. 28, 1835, of Humphrey Marshall for paying John Hickman.

2278. “Commonwealth of Penna. To the use of Humphrey Marshall vs Moses Marshall,” action of debt, 1836, also Aquila Marshall vs. Moses Marshall.

2279. Certificate of election, Oct. 30, 1836, of “Humphrey Marshall, jr.” as assessor of West Bradford.

2280. Bill, 1834-1835, Ruth Young debtor to George Martin, fro shoes and muslin.

2281. Bill, 1834-1836, George Martin in account with Humphrey Marshall.

2282. Note, Jan. 23, 1837, to Humphrey Marshall from Charles W. Raborg requesting Marshall to pay Abner Martin on his account.

2283. “Charles W. Raborgs order,” Jan. 31, 1837, for Humphrey Marshall to pay John Turner for oxen.

2284. Letter, Oct. 16, 1836, to Humphrey Marshall from T. Andress, wishing Marshall to come see him about the suit.

2285. Letter, Philadelphia, June 21, 1837, to Humphrey Marshall from Benjamin Miller jr. Wishes to hear news of old friends and family.

2286. Accounts with farm labor, 1838-1839. Humphrey Marshall in account with several laborers.

2287. Letter, Sept. 4, 1839, Philadelphia, to Humphrey Marshall from Hervey Boraces jr. asking Marshall to send four cattle to Tuckers.

2288. Accounts, 1840-1842, kept by Humphrey Marshall of farming.

2289. Letter, April 11, 1840, to Humphrey Marshall from Thomas Gillespie on selling his cattle.

2290. Receipt, Dec. 3, 1842, of Humphrey Marshall from Schofield & Buchanan for pork.

2291. Note, March 2, 1842, to Humphrey Marshall from John Brubaker asking Marshall to pay Hugh [ ] money owed him for a steer.

2292. Bill, 1841-1842, Humphrey [“Umphree”] Marshall debtor to Quay & [?] Cunningham for lime, etc.

2293. Receipt, Dec. 17, 1842, to Humphrey Marshall for butter.

2294. Account of “Wheat from H. Marshall, May 25, 1843” paid by Joseph T. Price & Co.

2295. Receipt, Jan. 21, 1843, to Humphrey Marshall from George Martin for butter and eggs.

2296. Letter, Nov. 1843, to Humphrey Marshall from Frederick Andress.

2297. Letter, Oct. 6, 1843, to Humphrey Marshall from Frederick Andress, offering cattle for sale.

2298. Bill, Dec. 1845, Humphrey Marshall debtor to C.W. Parish for medicine and attendance to Price Jones’ family.

2299. Bill, April 24, 1844, Hannah Young debtor to George Martin for fabric.

2300. Note, March 12, 1845, to Humphrey Marshall from William Jones requesting Marshall to pay William [?].

2301. Receipt, March 15, 1844, of Hannah Young for George Martin.

2302. Receipt, April 11, 1849, of Humphrey Marshall for William H. Gardiner for subscription to American Agriculturist.

2303. Receipt, July 14, 1847, of Hannah Young for Joseph G and John M. Dickinson.

2304. Bill, Oct. 1849, Humphrey Marshall debtor to George W. and Thomas P. Hawley for cutting shingles.

2305. “Corn from M. Marshall, Sept. 25, 1848,” paid by James E. Price & Co.

2306. Account, undated, Humphrey Marshall in account with Nathan Linton for teaching Emmor Reynolds.

2307. Tax bill, 1851, for Humphrey Marshall.

2308. Note, May 1, 1851, to Humphrey Marshall from Michael Ronar[?] asking Marshall to pay George Martin on his account.

2309. Bill, June 11, 1850, Aaron Wright debtor to D.C. Woodward for boots, making pants, etc.

2310. Bill, Jan 22, 1855, Humphrey Marshall debtor to Palmer & Good.

2311. Bill, Oct. 22, 1851, Humphrey Marshall debtor to M & [J] Palmer for shingles.

2312. Fragment of letter showing address only [to Frederick Andress, Marshalton]

2313. Receipt, Nov. 3, 1852, of Humphrey Marshall Jr. for George Martin.

2314. “Humphrey Marshall’s Barn,” list of thirteen walls with dimensions. “James Fling” on reverse.

2315. Invitation to funeral of William Ingram, Nether Providence, Jan. 24, 1858, (printed) sent to Humphrey Marshall.

2316. “Map of the Seat of War. District of Columbia, Washington city, Military posts, Fortresses and Surrounding Country.” Lithographed and printed by E. Sachse & Co., Baltimore, MD. Published by O. Bohn, 568 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. [date illegible, 18[6?].

2317. Letter, May 1, 1862, to “Dear Friend,” from Joseph M. Dickinson (accompanying a book).

2318. Bill, Oct. 16, 1862, Humphrey Marshall debtor to Silas D. Yerkes for coal.

2319. “Assignment,” of rights in patented improvement to sheep rakes and troughs by Andrew Ralston to Humphrey Marshall for use in West Bradford

2320. Receipt, May 24, 1864, of Humphrey Marshall for C. Townsend for wheat.

2321. Receipt, Aug. 30, 1869, of Humphrey Marshall for county and state taxes.

2322. Certificate, Aug. 186[?], that Humphrey Marshall “has been under the great sheet of water,” Niagara Falls, C.W.

2323. “Draft of a proposed road,” undated, West Bradford.

2324. Receipt, 1873, of Humphrey Marshall for Charles Thon for “an atlas of ChesterCounty.”

2325. Letter, Oct. 1871, to “Dear Uncle,” from “Your Niece, Anna M. Marshall,” on serious illness of her father (“let Uncle Aquila know”).

2326. Receipt, Jan. 2, 1872, of Humphrey Marshall, for insurance from Mutual Fire Insurance Company of ChesterCounty.

2327. Letter, Feb. 28, 1875, to “Dear Phebe,” from A. M. Marshall, Honey Brook, with family news.

2328. Letter, Nov, 1, 1872, to Humphrey Marshall, from J. [Sergeant], Notary Public who writes that Sallie F. Carpenter’s note, endorsed by Marshall must be paid by him.

2329. Letter, May 19, 1873, to “Uncle” from [nephew] Linneaus, about his mother’s visit to Marshallton and being short of money.

2330.County tax bill, April 20, 1875, for Humphrey Marshall.

2331.County tax bill, April 19, 1876, for Humphrey Marshall.

2332. Subscription form for “Religio-Philosophical Journal,” for Humphrey Marshall, June 21, 1875.

2333. Receipt, Aug. 9, 1876, for County and state tax paid by Humphrey Marshall.

2334. Bill, June 27, 1876, for “U.” Marshall debtor to E.T. Cope & Sons.

2335. Bill, May 1, 1876, “Mr.” Marshall debtor to Robert G. Smith for flour.

2336. Notes, undated, of [Humphrey Marshall], on his uncle Humphry Marshall, also some family birth, death and marriage dates.

2337. Notes on life of Humphry Marshall, written by Humphrey Marshall [son of Moses Marshall] in answer to a series of questions from [Gilbert Cope?]

2338. Poem, undated, author unknown [possibly Moses Marshall or James Marshall?]

2339. “List of Delegates attending the County Convention, May 5, 1873, broadside. [found laid in Buffington – Marshall volume]