New York City Fourth of July bills and receipts, 1847
6 items
This collection is made up of 5 financial documents concerning celebrations held in New York City on July 4, 1847, and July 5, 1847.
This collection is made up of 5 financial documents concerning celebrations held in New York City on July 4, 1847, and July 5, 1847. The items pertain directly to agreements between a "committee of arrangement" and the providers of fireworks and musical performances. Alderman Theodore R. de Forest endorsed each item for its accuracy. One earlier receipt concerns a performance by an 18-member band (March 5, 1847). See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing for more information.