Call Number:

C0397

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 21 boxes
• 1 package

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Abraham Brinkerhoff business records, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1797-1844 (inclusive)

Creator:

Brinkerhoff, Abraham

Form:

Business records -- New York (State) -- New York -- 19th century. and Commercial correspondence, American -- 19th century.

Abstract:

Consists of business records relating to the nineteenth-century dry goods (especially cotton) business of Abraham Brinkerhoff in New York City.

Abraham Brinkerhoff was an American dry goods merchant in New York City.

The collection consists of Brinkerhoff's business records relating to his dry goods (especially cotton) business in New York City. The collection contains the accounts of individuals and companies, such as the Oriskany Manufacturing Company, orders, receipts, shipping invoices, records of property purchased and land holdings, and miscellaneous other business papers. In addition, there is a letterbook containing copies of correspondence, accounts, and invoices.

Arranged in this order: correspondence (1797-1833), business receipts (1804-1829), miscellaneous business papers (1800-1830), miscellaneous business and personal correspondence, assorted business papers, letterbook, ledger.