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New York City Fourth of July bills and receipts, 1847
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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.
. William L. Bloomfield ADS; New York., 1847 March 5
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections, Folder 9
Financial document regarding money received from D. Morrison for the services of an 18-member band. Five signatures of approval.
. James Conner ADS; New York., 1847 July 6
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections
Financial document regarding payment from the Common Council of the City of New York to the New York Brigade Brass Band for services at Tompkins Square on July 5, 1847. Endorsed.
. Corporation of the City of New York AD; New York., 1847 July 12
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections
Financial document regarding fireworks at Tompkins Square on July 5, 1847. Endorsed.
. AD to the Mayor and Common Council; Jersey City., [1847] July 12
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections
Financial document regarding fireworks by Isaac Edge, Jr., at City Hall and Harlem on July 5, 1847. Endorsed.
. [William?] Adams ADS to William Stanton; Hoboken, New Jersey., 1847 July 16
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections
Financial document regarding fireworks by Stanton at Blackwell's Island on July 4, 1847. Endorsed.
. Common Council of the City of New York AD to J. Turrell; New York., 1847 August 4
1 page
Box 6, Small Collections
Financial document regarding fireworks at Washington Parade Ground on July 4, 1847. Endorsed.