Account book, 1757-1804 (bulk 1765).

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Account book, 1757-1804 (bulk 1765).

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Account book of the Gardiner family of Gardiners Island, N.Y., 1757-1804. The book was begun by David Gardiner (1738-1774). He kept accounts in pounds and shillings of foodstuffs, wheat, corn, oats, and other produce. The book also references tax payments. Entries after David Gardiner's death were kept by his son, John Lyon Gardiner (1770-1816), and consist primarily of accounts of livestock and their byproducts, hide and tallow.

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New-York Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7588075

New-York Historical Society Library

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Gardiner, John Lyon, 1770-1816.

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Gardner family.

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Gardiner, David, 1738-1774.

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Gardiners Island is the oldest family-owned estate of its kind in America, dating back to 1639, during the reign of Charles I of England. The 3,000-acre island is situated at the north end of Long Island. From the description of Account book, 1757-1804 (bulk 1765). (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 480218447 ...