Mahlon Day (1790-1854) was a Quaker, publisher of children's books, printer, and bookseller in New York City. This is a contemporary copy of a diary kept by Day while on a tour of the West Indies (Nov. 1839-Apr. 1840) in the company of Joseph John...
Slaves--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Fragment containing request for "a barral [sic] of tar" to be given to Cuf, a slave belonging to Denyse Denyse. Addressed to Mr. Jones, a New York ship candler.
Art, American--20th century; Sales Records; Whitney Studio Galleries--Paperwork (Office practice)
Sales Record Book with chronological entries beginning in November 1928. Ongoing through April 1929. Each sale is given a page headlined by the artist's surname, medium, title, date sold, buyer's name and address, type of payment and date received....