This book lists receipts for the purchase of land, bar iron, and supplies for the forge, etc. Among the people represented are William Dunlap, James Franklin, Thomas Harrision, Samuel Fisher, and James Morris, Jr.
Benjamin Jacobs was the owner of Unicorn Forge in Philadelphia.
Provenance
Purchased from the Old Curiosity Shop ($50.00) and accessioned, 01/06/1971 (1971 21ms).
General physical description
1 volume, 46 p.
Early American History Note
The Benjamin Jacobs Collection contains a single bound, pocket-sized book that records a variety of financial transactions of this prominent Philadelphian businessman.
Genre(s)
- Business Records and Accounts
- Receipt books.
Personal Name(s)
- Dunlap, William, d. 1779
- Fisher, Samuel
- Franklin, James,1732?-1762.
- Harrison, Thomas, 1744-1829
- Jacobs, Benjamin.
- Morris, James, 1752-1820
Subject(s)
- Business and Skilled Trades
- Forge shops -- Equipment and supplies.
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