1864 Yonkers, NY ALS Joseph Blackwell Dr. To Wm Tompkins re: Shoes for Deceased
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1864 Yonkers, NY ALS Joseph Blackwell Dr. To Wm Tompkins re: Shoes for Deceased. By mid-century, however, its abundant water power from the Saw Mill River and proximity to New York City encouraged the growth of mills and factories. No major issues to note. Boldly written. Overall, in good to very good condition. No major issues to note. Boldly written. 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. 4 1/2" x 7" A best-effort 📜 Transcription: Yonkers, Sept. 19th 1864 Joseph Blackwell Dr. To Wm E. Tompkins July 7th — To 1 pr Kid Balm — $3.50 Deceased Mrs. Blackwell purchase this pr. of shoes of me and I permit the amount to Blackwell firm of Blackwell & Burr for settlement Wm. E. Tompkins 📜 Transcription (Reverse) Wm. E. Tompkins Bill Yonkers Sept 19th ’64 $3.50 (blue pencil “14”) ========================================================= 🧾 Historical Interpretation This document is a merchant’s bill and explanatory note, dated September 19, 1864, from Yonkers. 📌 Key Details Debtor: Joseph Blackwell Creditor: Wm. E. Tompkins (merchant) Charge: July 7 — “1 pr Kid Balm” (kid leather balmoral shoes) — $3.50 👞 What Was Purchased “Kid Balm” refers to kid leather Balmoral shoes, a common mid-19th century style: Lace-up ankle shoes Worn by both men and women Considered a quality, mid-range to finer footwear at the time ⚖️ Notable Context The lower note adds important clarification: The purchase was made by Mrs. Blackwell (now deceased) The merchant acknowledges: He supplied the shoes to her He is assigning the charge to Joseph Blackwell / his firm (“Blackwell & Burr”) The phrase: “I permit the amount to Blackwell firm… for settlement” indicates this was being transferred into a broader account or estate settlement 💰 Financial Context Total: $3.50 For perspective: This was a meaningful but not large purchase in 1864 Consistent with everyday retail goods rather than luxury items ================================================================ During the 1850s and 1860s, Yonkers was a rapidly developing Hudson River community transitioning from a semi-rural village into an important early industrial center. Located just north of New York City along the eastern bank of the Hudson, Yonkers benefited from both river access and improving transportation links, including the Hudson River Railroad (completed in the early 1850s), which connected it directly to Manhattan and upstate markets. Originally part of the vast colonial-era holdings of the Philipse family—centered around the manor at Philipse Manor Hall—Yonkers had been a quiet agricultural area through the early 19th century. By mid-century, however, its abundant water power from the Saw Mill River and proximity to New York City encouraged the growth of mills and factories. **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
