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Guide to Research Collections Historical Society of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA Papers: ca. 1834-1849, 1 volume. A cashbook of Robert Jenkins documenting expenditures from October 4, 1934 through December 3, 1847. The book also contains receipts for school taxes, wheat seed, and services rendered for making shingles and roofing. Papers: In the Jenkins Family Papers, 1702-1902, approximately 500 items. Includes drafts and surveys of lands in Gwynedd, Carnarvon, Salisbury, and Honeybrook townships, as well as other places in which Robert Jenkins was interested. The Winterthur Library Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera Winterthur, DE Papers: 1823-1845, 1 volume. An account book of Robert Jenkinss company, the Windsor Forge in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA. The book begins as a daybook, recording daily sales of forged iron items, such as crowbars, scallops, horseshoes, wagon tires, ploughs, and pump handles. There are also copies and drafts of business letters to and from Robert Jenkins concerning the purchase of raw materials, most notably pig metal, and reminders of payment due Robert Jenkins by his customers. |