Arcularius and Merrell record and account book

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Description: Philip Jacob Arcularius and Andrew Merrell ran a leather-tanning business in New York City. Arcularius, a German immigrant, also held various civic positions and was appointed superintendent of the Alms House in 1805. The volume contains two sets of entries for the periods 1787-1791 and 1788-1791, recording the number and type of hides turned, laid in bark, or placed in lime. The variety of animal hides treated includes goat, calf, horse, dog, seal and porpoise skins. Several pages list the "wht of Astor hides" purchased from Henry Astor, brother of fur-trader John Jacob Astor, with his signature acknowledging amount and receipt of payment. Also listed are quantities of bark received, 1791-1792, as well as payments to Tyle and Torit for leather inspections, 1790, and to named suppliers of bark, 1789. A loose voucher dated 1791 lists the number of hides short and their value.
Names: Arcularius and Merrell (Firm) (Creator); Arcularius, Philip I., 1746 or 1747-1825 (Manufacturer); Astor, Henry, 1754-1833 (Associated name); Merrell, Andrew (Manufacturer)
Dates / Origin: Date Created: 1787 - 1792
Library locations: Manuscripts and Archives Division; Shelf locator: MssCol 22285
Topics: Leather industry and trade -- New York (State) -- New York -- 18th century; Tanning -- New York (State) -- New York -- 18th century; Leather workers; Tanners
Genres: account books
Notes: Acquisition: Purchased from Sanctuary Books, 2013
Physical Description: Extent: .1 linear foot (1 folder)
Type of Resource: Text
Identifiers: RLIN/OCLC: 881181761; NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b20216435; MSS Unit ID: 22285; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 87385870-1d50-0135-7e52-089d63067985

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