Account book of Robert Townsend, merchant of Oyster Bay and New York. Daily accounts encompass May 12, 1772 through June 25, 1772; ledger accounts following encompass same through January 15, 1773. Townsend was a Revolutionary War spy for the Americans. This account book was lent to the Long Island Collection for digitization by Raynham Hall Museum. The original is retained by Raynham Hall, and the scans are part of the Robert Townsend Account Books Project.
Other Physical Details
36 pages : manuscript account book; 36 cm.
Language
English
Archive
Long Island Collection
Note
This account book was loaned by Raynham Hall Museum to the Long Island Collection for the purpose of digitizing and including in the Robert Townsend Account Books Project. The Long Island Collection only retains scans of the original account book. The account book scans are cataloged as: [Account book of Robert Townsend, merchant, of New York, N.Y., begun May 12, 1772, and continued through January 15, 1773].
Usage Statement
For educational use only. Please credit: The East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection. For any other use, please contact The Long Island Collection, East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton, NY 11937. 631-324-0222 x 4 or email lic@easthamptonlibrary.org.
