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Account book of blacksmith (?) makes frequent mention of shoe sets, hammers and mending of steel goods. Later on in book many notations refer to farm labor work and handy-man jobs - Apr. 16, 1806-Oct. 25, 1857 (worked for Charles H. Barry in year of 1840), 1806-57

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Papers of the Charles H. Barry family of Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York, include family, store, and blacksmith account books, 1806-79; a few personal letters and deeds; justice dockett, 1841-63; report on the condition of the Troy Turnpike, ca.1867; trade cards; and miscellaneous papers.

Dates

  • 1806-57

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

.3 cubic feet. (.3 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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