1876 Farmingdale NY Isaac A. Griffing $200 Receipt on Account of Auction
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1876 Farmingdale NY Isaac A. Griffing $200 Receipt on Account of Auction. A best-effort 📜 Transcription & summary No major issues to note. Bold legible writing. Overall, in good to very good condition. No major issues to note. Bold legible writing. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos - please have a good look at the photos to access condition. It measures approx. 2 1/4" x 5" A best-effort 📜 Transcription & summary: “$200 — Farmingdale July 18/76 Rec’d from J. Powell Two Hundred Dollars on account of Auction Isaac A. Griffing Paid in Dec/76 by check $30.00” Summary / Context: This 1876 Farmingdale receipt acknowledges a $200 payment received by Isaac A. Griffing from J. Powell “on account of Auction,” suggesting proceeds or an advance connected with an estate, farm, livestock, household goods, or property auction. Auction sales were a common method of settling estates and dispersing farm assets on Long Island during the 19th century. Estate administrators frequently liquidated equipment, livestock, crops, furniture, or land holdings through public auction in order to satisfy debts and distribute proceeds among heirs. The later notation indicating partial payment “by check” in December 1876 reflects the increasing use of formal banking instruments in local business transactions during the post–Civil War period. The Griffing family was an old and prominent Long Island family name, particularly associated with Queens and Suffolk County communities during the 18th and 19th centuries, with many members involved in farming, landholding, and local commerce. ================================================================ During the 1850s and 1860s, Farmingdale was a small but steadily growing Long Island community situated along important transportation routes between New York City and eastern Long Island. Originally known as part of the broader farming districts of Oyster Bay and later South Farmingdale, the area was primarily agricultural, with local families engaged in crop farming, livestock raising, and small-scale trade. The arrival and expansion of the Long Island Rail Road during the mid-19th century played a major role in Farmingdale’s development. Rail connections improved access to New York City markets, allowing local farmers and merchants to transport produce, dairy products, and goods more efficiently. The railroad also encouraged modest commercial growth around the depot area, helping transform the village from a rural crossroads into a recognizable business center. During the Civil War era (1861–1865), Farmingdale remained largely agricultural, though many residents were affected by wartime economic changes and military service. Like many Long Island communities, local men served in New York volunteer regiments, while the home front experienced rising prices and increased demand for agricultural production. Small businesses, blacksmith shops, general stores, and local tradesmen supported both residents and the surrounding farming economy. By the late 1860s, Farmingdale was beginning to evolve into a more organized village community with churches, schools, hotels, and small commercial enterprises clustered near the railroad. Though still rural in character, the transportation advantages established during this period laid the groundwork for the substantial suburban and industrial growth the area would experience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. **Shipped securely in a new poly bag, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a new rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see matchbooks I have available. Click HERE to see transit and trade tokens I have available. Click HERE to see billheads I have available. Click HERE to see letterheads I have available. For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional similar items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates that can safely be shipped in the same package. I have over 63,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys. For U.S. orders on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items before paying. If the cart does not combine shipping costs, I will refund excess fees as I pack your order the following morning. I have enjoyed buying and selling vintage collectibles for over 40 years. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer are original and not reproductions. Please review photos for condition issues (if any) as they are part of the description, and contact me with questions before bidding or buying. All items are securely packed and shipped via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 11,000+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope all is well with you and your family — thanks for stopping by! – Jerry
