1833 New York Capt. Benj. Carpenter / Ramdeen & Lawrence Maritime Bill Receipt
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1833 New York Capt. Benj. Carpenter / Ramdeen & Lawrence Maritime Bill Receipt. Transcription (1833 Account Sheet) Sli. Ramdeen & Lawrence Capt. Benj. Carpenter New York June 14, 1833 To Oliver Knowl(?). 6 or 8" Rope etc — 11.74 March 3 — 12 Manila at 14 — 2.81 April 19 — 36½ Manila at 14 July 9 to 4 gals oil at July 6 — 11.14 July 9 — 5 gals Rosin Varnish at 36 2 Kegs No. 2 at 24 — 8.19 — 20 lbs Copperas at 6½ Verdigris 4 Can(?). Showing only minimal signs of age & wear. Expected fold creases from posting. Has several pin hole sized tears along the center horizontal fold crease. N o major issues to note. B old attractive writing. Overall, in fair to good condition. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos - please have a good look at the photos to access condition. It measures approx. 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" Transcription (1833 Account Sheet) Sli. Ramdeen & Lawrence Capt. Benj. Carpenter New York June 14, 1833 To Oliver Knowl(?) Dr. 1831 March 26 — 4 27² Manila rope blk pitch at — $5.72 1832 June 16 — 15" Rope 11½c Lawl(?) 6 or 8" Rope etc — 11.74 March 3 — 12 Manila at 14 — 2.81 April 19 — 36½ Manila at 14 July 9 to 4 gals oil at July 6 — 11.14 July 9 — 5 gals Rosin Varnish at 36 2 Kegs No. 2 at 24 — 8.19 — 20 lbs Copperas at 6½ Verdigris 4 Can(?) 6 — 4.84 — 12 blk pitch at 4 papers lamp black at — 1.63 Interest on the above account — 3.47 49.54 By cash rec’d on a/c by R. Hicks — 11.00 March 30 — Rec’d payment Jan. 27, 1834 Oliver Knowl(?) 38.54 3.49 ——— 35.04 =========================================================== Observations & Historical Notes This detailed 1833 New York mercantile account sheet appears to concern maritime or ship chandlery supplies sold to Captain Benjamin Carpenter. The listed goods strongly suggest outfitting or maintenance for a vessel, including: Manila rope Black pitch Rosin varnish Lamp black Copperas Verdigris Oil These were all common marine-use materials during the early 19th century. Manila rope was prized for its durability aboard ships, while pitch, varnish, and lamp black were used in waterproofing, sealing, painting, and maintenance. Verdigris and copperas had applications in pigments, preservation, and industrial treatments. The account heading “Ramdeen & Lawrence” may refer to a merchant or chandlery firm operating in New York’s waterfront trade economy. During the 1830s, lower Manhattan was a major center for maritime supply businesses serving coastal schooners, packet ships, and merchant vessels operating along the Atlantic seaboard. The presence of a captain’s name, together with marine supply items, suggests this account likely related to vessel provisioning or repairs connected with New York harbor commerce. ============================================ **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
